Mary M. Peirson, 83, of West Grove, died Friday, Feb. 14. She was the wife of the late Norwood M. Peirson Jr. with whom she spent 46 years in a beautiful and loving marriage. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were the loves of her life. Mary loved her home, music, the changing of seasons, and nature; but most of all spending time with her family.…
We typically celebrate women’s achievements in March, during Women’s History Month but Gallery222 owner Andrea Strang is getting the party started earlier this year. An all women show is opening at Gallery222 in Malvern this Wednesday, February 19th. “The Maine Event” features plein air works by seven award winning artists who are highlighting the beauty of Maine. Strang said, “As a female gallery owner, I…
The backside of an old smokehouse is in ruins behind the Trimble House adjacent to the Newlin Grist Mill property in Concord Township. Tony Shahan, Newlin’s executive director, believes the old smokehouse was likely a brewhouse considering its location to the Trimble House and the fact that beer was considered food for mill workers.
When a 6-year-old girl, a kindergartener with Down Syndrome pointed a finger at her teacher and said, “I shoot you,” the school called the cops on her. She’s 6 years old and has Down Syndrome. Does anyone really think she posed a threat to the teacher? The teacher and the principal at Valley Forge Elementary School in the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District didn’t think so. But…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Spontaneous Spontaneous does enjoy living in the moment. This sweetheart loves attention and a good game of fetch with a tennis ball. She’s also made an awesome running partner in the shelter’s Doggers program. Spontaneous is open to meeting other dogs in the home. This 2-year-old can be adopted…
If you went out to the street in America and ask people what they think Christianity is all about, you would get a lot of different answers. Some might say that Christianity is about rules and regulations. Others might say that Christianity is about church buildings, robes, and ceremonies. Others might say that Christianity is about bigotry and holding on to outdated values. But most…
The 2020 Kennett Winterfest on Leap Day will offer festival goers the opportunity to enjoy a great variety of beer experiences—from IPAs to stouts, porters, lagers, Pilsners, and saisons. This winter-warming community party, with great beer, live music, and food, is the perfect way to spend the extra day in 2020. While Winterfest brings together an amazing array of beers from A to Z—Argilla Brewing…
• The Home 2 Suites by Hilton are up and running in Concord Township. The newest member of the famous hotel chain opened in November but held a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 13. According to General Manager Ryan Greene, the facility at 75 Applied Bank Boulevard near Wegmans, is an extended stay facility with each room having its own full-service kitchen and guests use…
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 Feb. 15-Feb. 21. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • There will be a lane closure on Newark Road — between Hillendale and New…
Mercedes Benz of West Chester is looking to move into Chadds Ford. The dealership is currently in Birmingham Township but is leasing the space and wants its own property. Lou Colagreco, the attorney representing the dealership, presented a tentative plan Wednesday night to the township Planning Commission about a site along Route 202 just south of Brinton’s Bridge Road. The site includes the Leon Chetty…
• The ‘Mare’ was back in town this week. A production crew was in Chadds Ford Monday and Tuesday shooting more scenes for the HBO limited series “Mare of Easttown” starring Kate Winslet. Crews used the parking lot of the Brandywine River Museum as a staging area. As Chadds Ford Live reported in November during the initial shoot, the series is expected to air this…