November 2019 - Page 6 of 6 - Chadds Ford Live

Art Live: Gallery supports community

Posted by Constance McBride on November 5, 2019

The Art Trust Board Members -left to right - John Baker, Liz Ruff, Joe Ennis, Ginger Richardson with students at Meridian Bank Awarding Scholarships

Liz Ruff is a tireless arts advocate in West Chester. She leads the Art Trust in its mission to support its local community as president of the board. Her work in the arts began many years ago. An engineer by trade with a B.S. degree from Penn State, her passion for art led her to take numerous art courses over the years. After a long…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on November 5, 2019

Birmingham Township Supervisors are keeping an open eye — and an ear — on the Crebilly Farm situation in Westtown Township. And they’re making plans to become a party to the next round of hearings on the Toll Bros. application to develop the farm. The topic came up not as an agenda item during the Nov. 4 Board of Supervisors meeting, but rather during the…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on November 5, 2019

Autumn Mist

A light mist rises from the Brandywine Creek on a sunny Sunday morning in early November.

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on November 4, 2019

Read more about the article Adopt-a-Pet Nov. 4

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Rosa Rosa is a 4-year-old with an infectious smile. She enjoys spending her mornings hanging out in playgroups and playing with her other laidback friends. She has been housebroken, crate-trained, and dog-friendly. She would do well in almost any home where she can just relax. She can be adopted…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on November 2, 2019

Walter S. Soliwoda, 97, of West Grove, died Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Ware Presbyterian Village. He was the husband of Helen Galloway Soliwoda, who died in 2015, and with whom he shared 72 years of marriage. Born in Williamsburg, Mass., he was the son of the late John Soliwoda and the late Rose Dombkowski Soliwoda. Walt graduated from Haaren High School, in Midtown Manhattan, N.Y.,…

Posted by Chef Sylvie on November 2, 2019

Read more about the article The French Chef: Trumpet mushroom ragoût with creamy polenta

Mushroom ragout served over creamy polenta

Mushrooms are such a versatile and tasty vegetable. How lucky are we to live near Kennett Square: The mushroom capital of the world. As a child, I spent a few years with my family near Bordeaux, “les Landes”. It gave me the chance to go mushroom forging with my dad during the Autumn season. The landscape and abundance of many forests plus the rich moist…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on November 1, 2019

Helen F. Citino, 97, of Kennett Square, died Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the Chester County Hospital. She was the wife of Ralph Citino, who died in 1979, and with whom she shared over 20 years of marriage. Born in Kennett Square, she was the daughter of the late Angelo Fragale and the late Marie Aiello Fragale. Mrs. Citino was a cafeteria worker at the Kennett…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on November 1, 2019

PECO is reporting that there are multiple power outages in Delaware and Chester counties with more than 20,000 customers affected. A company spokesman said crews are working to restore power but couldn’t say when that would be accomplished.

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on November 1, 2019

PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect residents in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of Nov. 2-Nov. 8. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Tree trimming is expected to cause lane restrictions on Kennett Pike — between Hillendale…