Concord Township has extended its office closures to visitors through April 10. A press release said the staff is prepared to return to their offices on April 13 but, until then, all non-essential township business will be handled while employees work remotely from home.
Essential functions, such as sewer plant operations, will continue as normal. Residents are advised to contact Township staff via phone at 610-459-8911 by leaving messages for the appropriate staff members and/or via email. All correspondence will be responded to within 24 hours.
Although the building will remain closed, the township Council plans to host its regular public meeting on April 7. The meeting will be live-streamed, and remote public comment options will be made available. All other committee and board meetings are canceled during the month of April.
Township trails remain open, but residents are reminded to adhere to the governor’s request for social distancing and self- isolation. Park and pavilion rentals are canceled through April 13. Township playground structures and equipment are closed until further notice.
The Decorative Arts Trust announced the extension of the nomination deadline for the Prize for Excellence and Innovation from March 31, 2020, to June 30.
The deadline is moved back 90 days.
“We are sensitive to the demands on our friends in the field as they tackle essential efforts and address changes to institutional priorities,” explains Trust Executive Director Matthew A. Thurlow. “In this uncertain climate, the Prize’s significance has only increased, with the potential to engender optimism and reinvigorate conversations about exciting projects that will enhance our collective appreciation of the arts.”
The inaugural Prize for Excellence and Innovation will award $100,000 to a scholarly endeavor undertaken by a non-profit organization, such as museum exhibitions, print and digital publications, and online databases.
Projects for consideration must advance the public’s appreciation of decorative arts, fine arts, architecture, or landscape design.
Nominations and self-nominations should describe the defined mission and outcomes of the project and include a budget, project timeline, and list of key personnel and partners, if applicable. Projects can extend 1–5 years for final completion after the prize is awarded, but no longer. Collaborative endeavors that unite multiple institutions will also receive consideration.
For more information about the Decorative Arts Trust Prize for Excellence and Innovation, visit decorativeartstrust.org/prize, email thetrust@decorativeartstrust.org, or call 610.627.4970. The Trust welcomes additional financial support to endow the Prize, including contributions, appreciated securities, and IRA and other retirement fund disbursements.
Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.
The Center for Leadership at Neumann University has launched a new Facebook group as a central location for small businesses and non-profits who offer essential services — such as restaurants, food providers, retail shops, etc — that are currently offering pick-up or delivery services. Our goal is to connect individuals with those businesses who remain open for business — while also supporting our local small businesses here in Delaware County. We encourage individuals and small businesses to share information about their business. JOIN #OPENINDELCO on FACEBOOK
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak and the significant economic impact it is having on our regional economy, the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce has launched the “Delaware County Guide to Local Carry-Out Establishments” on their website.
Developed as a resource for the public to utilize and as a vital marketing tool for these service industry businesses whose operations have been altered per Gov. Wolf’s orders to close all dine-in facilities to help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
“All businesses are navigating new changes and obstacles and it is important to know that the chamber is your partner moving through the COVID-19 crisis,” said Trish McFarland, president of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce. “The restaurant industry has experienced unprecedented hurdles with the state-mandated closure, but their innovation and incredible work ethic have resulted in new delivery services, curbside pick-up and takeout options to support all residents of Delaware County at this time.”
In partnership with Delaware County Council, the Delaware County Commerce Center and by working side-by-side with Delaware County Planning Department, these community leaders produced this all-encompassing tool to alleviate some of the strained communication regarding these business’s reformed operations, services and menu items they are required to have in place.
“Data is one of the greatest tools that we can use as we navigate this crisis and prepare for eventual recovery. The Chamber is performing a great service for the community in putting this together,” said Patrick Killian, director of the Delaware County Commerce Center
“Many Delaware County restaurants have evolved to include delivery services and curbside pick-up during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Delaware County Council Chairman Brian Zidek. “This tool allows them to promote their businesses and makes the community aware. This is one way we can support some of our favorite Delco restaurants and our community during very challenging times.”
Food industry businesses are encouraged to complete the quick survey on the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce’s dedicated coronavirus resource landing page which can be found at here. After completing the survey, the establishment’s information will be automatically generated and added to the map that has more than 125 entries.
“Small businesses and locally-owned restaurants are the heart of Delaware County. Everyone loves to support their local businesses,” said Deanna Doane, principal and owner of Click Canyon. “In Wayne, we are seeing our community come together and support those restaurants offering takeout and delivery.”
From Margaret Kuo’s promoting their award-winning Chinese food on the Main Line for curbside pickup to Bogart’s Bar & Grill on Naamans Creek Road displaying their array of menu items they are ready to package for takeout – this map has a take-out option for anyone looking for a delicious meal and a way to support our local businesses at the same time.
As vice president of The Wayne Business Association and a board member of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, Doane is well-versed in the needs of the business community. “This map put together by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is just another way to access the information and make it easier to support these restaurants.”
“Pinocchio’s would like to thank the Chamber of Commerce for creating a map of open restaurants during this time of need,” said Athena, Tim and Ted Volikas, part-owners of Pinocchio’s Restaurant. “Local restaurants like us are grateful for their support.”
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is committed working side-by-side with the local business community and providing support, advocating for policy response and delivering the most up-to-date resources in order to get through the COVID-19 outbreak.
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines, initiated two Chadds Ford residents into the society. They are Zachary Hurst, who is studying at Widener University, and Ann Leon, who is studying at Pennsylvania State University.
They are among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.
Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 under the leadership of undergraduate student Marcus L. Urann who had a desire to create a different kind of honor society: one that recognized excellence in all academic disciplines. Today, the Society has chapters on more than 300 campuses in the United States and the Philippines. Its mission is “To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others.”
Essential functions, such as sewer plant operations, will continue as normal. Residents are advised to contact Township staff via phone at 610-459-8911 by leaving messages for the appropriate staff members and/or via email. All correspondence will be responded to within 24 hours.
