Chadds Ford Township supervisors Wednesday night voted to eliminate the penalty period for 2020 township taxes as long as property owners pay by the end of this calendar year. Supervisors Chairman Frank Murphy said during the April 29 workshop — held via Zoom — that the decision was based on the emergency declarations made because of the Coronavirus pandemic and ...
Archive for April, 2020
Around Town April 30
• The Rachel Kohl Library is offering virtual storytimes on Facebook. Virtual storytimes with Ms. Mindy are Fridays at 11:30 a.m. If you can't make it for the live stream, you can always go back and watch it later. Be sure to check the library's Facebook for any changes to the schedule. • The Chester County Historical Society will hold a virtual book discussion from ...
Musings: Safe, sane and solvent
How do people stay safe, sane and solvent in a world that has seemingly turned upside down? How can people make their own best choices for their own lives and that of their family members? It's not easy when everyone looks to some level of government for the answers. Getting into the weeds of the pandemic is best left to medical personnel first and politicians last — ...
Mixed news from Chester County
Chester County Commissioners today announced they are extending the essential-services-only operation for county government through May 15, but plan to open county-owned parks beginning next week. "The continuation of essential services-only helps to protect the health and safety of Chester County's 2,400 full and part-time employees, as well as anyone from the ...
Patricia Ann Day of North East, Md.
Patricia Ann Day, 78, of North East, Md., died at home Saturday, April 25. Born in Hyattsville, Md. on July 24, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Joseph T. and Bernice Quinn. She began her career working for Scott Paper, later on, opened a children's clothing shop in Chadds Ford, and then retired from the Franklin Mint. She was active in the Chesapeake Isles ...
Police Log April 29
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • State police from the Media barracks recovered 84 items stolen from the Target store in Concord Township on April 22. In the process, police also arrested three women, a 17-year-old from New Castle, Del., and two adults from Wilmington. Police identified the pair as Jnasia Mason, 31, and Brianna Henry, 39. According to the ...
Telephone town hall for DelCo
Delaware County will host a Phone Town Hall Presentation for residents on Wednesday, April 29 at 3:30 p.m. Various speakers will present information on resources including mental health, drug and alcohol recovery, services for the elderly population and food resources. The presentation is open to all residents. Phone 1-833-380-0659 to take part.
Photo of the Week: Sunny Spring Morning

The Red Clay Creek flows passed fresh greenery and budding trees along the Pennsylvania/Delaware border.
$13.5 million for businesses in Pa
Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Davin announced that 160 companies in 43 counties have received $13.5 million in funding during the second round of the COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program. Funds awarded under the program to date total more than $23 million awarded to a number of diverse businesses like restaurants, ...
Adopt-a-Pet April 27

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Noelle Quite the looker, Noelle is a stunningly beautiful, petite girl who loves the quiet life. She is sensitive and gentle with an easygoing disposition. At just 2 years old, Noelle is looking for a home for her lifetime where she can explore and lounge around on the ...
Chadds Ford meeting online
Chadds Ford Township supervisors will conduct their April 29 workshop via Zoom webinar beginning at 7 p.m. To register in advance, go here. Once registered, people will get a confirmation email with information on how to log into the session. Contact township Manager Maryann Furlong at 610—399-8800, ext. 104, or at mgr@chaddsfordpa.gov if there are problems. For copy ...