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Around Town Nov. 14

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on November 14, 2019

Nobuntu, an all-female a cappella quintet from Zimbabwe, performs Saturday, Nov. 16, at 7:30 p.m., in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall in West Chester.

• West Chester University’s WCU Live! performing arts series continues its 25th anniversary season with the internationally acclaimed Nobuntu, an all-female a cappella quintet from Zimbabwe. The show is on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 7:30 p.m., in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building, 700 S. High Street, West Chester. Tickets range from $15-$27 and are available at www.wcupatix.com or 610-436-2266. • Unionville High School’s annual…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on November 13, 2019

For the second time in less than two years, Concord Township Council rejected a conditional use application for Pulte Homes. In the process, part of the hearing for the 254-unit housing development turned into a shouting match between two attorneys. Township Council in August of 2018 denied conditional use approval for the proposal. That decision was appealed to Delaware County Court of Common Pleas where…

Posted by Crozer Keystone Staff on November 13, 2019

Read more about the article Revolutionary treatment for aortic valve disease

The name of the procedure is a mouthful, but the impact it’s having on patients is huge. It’s called transcatheter aortic valve replacement—TAVR for short—and it’s revolutionizing how patients with aortic valve disease are treated at Crozer Keystone Health System. “Put simply, TAVR involves the replacement of a diseased or malfunctioning aortic heart valve through a very small incision in the groin you cannot even…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on November 13, 2019

Pennsylvania State Police • Brinton Adams, 42, of Concord Township, was arrested on several charges related to a domestic dispute earlier this month, a police report said. According to that report, troopers responded to a Naamans Creek Road address and Adams failed to comply with a lawful order and resisted arrest. After further investigation, he was arrested for harassment, disorderly conduct and criminal mischief as…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on November 12, 2019

Pennsylvania is overdue when it comes to reforming charter school laws. Parents and taxpayers are weary of the untruths that are often purported to prevent any type of charter reform. It’s also worth noting that proponents of charter reform are quickly and often accused of “trying to shut down charters” which is untrue. Advocating for transparency and fiscal responsibility does not equal elimination. One of…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on November 12, 2019

Two Chadds Ford students, Haithm Abdou and Daphne Liang, were named to the summer 2019 Dean's List at the University of the Sciences. Selection for this award is based on completing and passing all assigned courses with no grade below a "C" and attaining an academic average of at least 3.4 for courses taken in the summer of 2019.

Posted by Constance McBride on November 12, 2019

Read more about the article Art Live: Online and in gallery

Cherry Street by Teresa Haag

Online and in her studio-gallery in Phoenixville, Teresa Haag is passionate about her art and engaging with her community. In a recent interview, she spoke about her journey, becoming a gallerist and the upcoming exhibition Unwrap an Original which is a sneak peek for the online project 25 Days of Minis. Haag has had a lot of success as an artist. When asked how she…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on November 12, 2019

The Southern Chester County Regional Public Safety Commissioners announced that the Intermunicipal Agreement between New Garden Township and West Grove Borough, originally adopted on July 6, 2016, received overwhelming support from both communities to renew the agreement, which ensures the continued operations of the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department through December 31, 2023. According to a press release, this event marks another successful and…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on November 12, 2019

David Borrelli, 91, of Newark, formerly of Avondale, died Sunday, Nov. 10, at his residence. He was the husband of Yolanda Zaraco Borrelli, who died in 2010, and with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Born in Langhorne, he was the son of the late Cesidio Borrelli and the late Josephine Borrelli. He was a technician for the Delmarva Power & Light Co., for…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on November 12, 2019

Bookends

Horses graze in symmetry in Kennett Township.

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on November 11, 2019

Vernon Wayne Ramberger, of West Grove, died at his home on Thursday, Nov. 7. He was 79 years old. Born in Rough & Ready, Schuykill County, Vernon was the youngest child of Raymond Ramberger and Helen Rothermel Ramberger. He was the beloved husband of Sara Ann Ramberger (nee Tice) for 58 years; father of Vernon "Chip" Wayne Ramberger, Jr. (Janice) and Raymond Michael Ramberger (Tammy);…