Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin and The Philadelphia Orchestra will connect with audiences at home and around the world through HearNOW: An At-Home Gala on June 6, at 8 p.m. Hosted by Nézet-Séguin, the hour-long event will feature performances by The Philadelphia Orchestra, individual members of the Orchestra, and an all-star lineup of guest artists including Wynton Marsalis, Steve Martin, Nicola Benedetti, Lang Lang, and more.…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • A 47-year-old from Concord Township was the victim of identity theft. Police said an unknown suspect used the victim's debit card information to make a withdrawal from the account. The incident happened on May 20. • Police said a Wilmington woman was an assault victim in Concord Township on May 9. According to the report, the woman was in…
The Brandywine Valley SPCA has teamed up with Terra Technical Services again to hold four more drive-thru pet food pantries to help families financially impacted by COVID-19. Free cat and dog food will be distributed at the following drive-thru pet food pantries. The two closest locations are the Kennett Area YMCA, 101 Race Street on Friday, May 29, and Frawley Stadium, 801 Shipyard Drive in…
Mary Margaret DiNorscia, 97, of Kennett Square, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 21, at Brandywine Senior Living at Longwood, in Kennett Square. She was the wife of Guy J. DiNorscia who passed away in 1998, and with whom she spent 54 years of marriage. Mary was born in Drexel Hill and was the daughter of the late Pietro Antonio DeCicco and the…
Margaret Harris Cook, 89, fondly known as Peg, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, at Kendal at Longwood in Kennett Square. Peg was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Ben Cook, in 2011. Peg was born on May 24, 1931 to George and Philena Harris of West Grove. She and her brothers attended Avon Grove High School. Ben and Peg were married in 1948…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Daffodil Daffodil is a sweet-natured beauty queen who is looking for a lap to warm. She enjoys a gentle petting session and rewards with a vibrant purr. Daffodil is hoping for a quiet home with unconditional love that will help her grow more confident. Her wants are quite basic:…
Longwood Gardens’ staff joined together this week in a very unique way to recognize and thank community members who are battling on the frontlines of the global pandemic. Longwood staff placed more than 700 luminarias in the Gardens’ iconic Italian Water Garden to read “Thank you” to honor those who have been points of light in our community during these unprecedented times. "While we look…
With Gov. Tom Wolf announcing this afternoon that all of Pennsylvania will be deemed in the yellow zone by June 5, Chester County Commissioners have issued the following statement: We are pleased that the governor has responded to our appeal to relax restrictions in Chester County, and on June 5, Chester County can begin to move forward in a safe and cautious way. Our “Restore…
Concord Township will have several precincts with a change in polling location for the June 2 primary election. • Precinct 1 (West Precinct), which usually votes at Darlington Arts Center, will vote at Garnet Valley Middle School, 601 Smithbridge Road. • Precinct 9 (South East Precinct), which usually votes at Garnet Valley High School, will vote at the former Pennington School, 245 Bethel Road. •…
PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of May 23-May 29. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • On May 28, motorists should expect lane restrictions on Route 1 — between Parkersville…
