For anyone who’s ever sighed over the story of Cinderella or dreamed of scaling a beanstalk like Jack, “Into The Woods” is for you — especially if you ever wondered whether happily ever after was all that it was cracked up to be. The Resident Theater Company’s cast of 19 – its largest yet, according to RTC Artistic Director Kristin McLaughlin Mitchell – brings to…
Former textile mills along the Brandywine Creek south of Hagley helped grow the city of Wilmington.
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Sheba Sheba is inquisitive and independent with beautiful markings. She is shy at first but will engage on her own terms. Sheba enjoys being stroked and laying on your lap. Sheba can be adopted for a fee you name through Sunday, Dec. 29. Panchito Panchito is a 2-year-old who…
Who doesn't like homemade baked goods? Fresh baked cookies rime always with childhood memories, the smell from the kitchen that tickles your nostrils and invite you to at least “try.” But once you do, you just can not just have one.... A small delicious delectable piece of heaven that we allow us to indulge without feeling guilty. A wonderful culinary treat that is accessible and…
The Brandywine Conservancy already knows what one of its Christmas presents is going to be this year — almost $100,000 from Patagonia Action Works. Patagonia Action Works is a match-making effort to connect committed individuals to organizations working on environmental issues in the same community. The conservancy was one of 1,000 environmental organizations targeted for matching funds. According to the conservancy’s Nicole Kindbeiter, “Supporting the…
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 Dec. 21-Dec. 27. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Water service installation will cause lane closures on Baltimore Pike — between Penn Green…
• The next meeting for the Chadds Ford Business Association is 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9 at Brandywine Prime. The cost is $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers. For tickets, go here. • Iron Hill Brewery is finishing 2019 in a giving way. Through the year-round Triple Chocolate Hill charity initiative that supports both CureSearch for Children’s Cancer and local charities, in tandem with…
The House of Representatives has impeached President Donald Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The president feels he has been wrongfully and unfairly charged. As someone who chose to become a public defender because I identified with the working class and poor communities that have historically borne the brunt of prosecutors rushing to judgment, I am admittedly hypersensitive to cases where someone…
Round two of the Toll Bros./Crebilly Farm conditional use hearing in Westtown Township is underway. There was nothing special during the first night, which began the same way as round one went in 2017 with residents and others requesting party status. Having party status allows people to cross-examine witnesses and appeal the supervisors’ decision if they feel that is necessary. Gregg Adelman, the attorney representing…
• Calling all Chester County artists. The Chester County Studio Tour provides artists an opportunity to showcase their creative work environment with the public by way of a professional, well-publicized, and anticipated event. The 10th annual Chester County Studio Tour will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17. Those who participate stand out among their peers and are award-winning artists who have…
Hundreds of people turned out Tuesday night to demand answers from the Kennett Township supervisors about why it took so long to discover the former township manager’s alleged embezzlement of more than $3 million. The Red Clay Room was standing-room-only for the almost four-hour-long meeting. Many in the audience called for the supervisors to resign and questioned why no one had discovered the embezzlement and…