Archive for August 28th, 2020

Emily Joyce Doubet Chadds Ford

Emily Joyce Doubet, 83, Chadds Ford, died peacefully at home on Aug. 26. Born in Chester, Joyce was the daughter of the late Eugene and Myrtle Wood. Joyce, along with her husband Joe, owned and operated their jewelry business, Joseph Doubet Jewelers in Media for 25 years. Joyce was active with the Media Business Association, the Pennsylvania Veterans Museum, and ...

 
 

Op/Ed: When Democracy Fails

Democracy fails when the few are permitted to hijack the concerns of the many. When elections become referendums on personalities and political parties are used as weapons against advocates and activists. When any party becomes a tactical weapon for special interest, it loses all ability to speak for or to, the people. We are at a pivotal point. We see the ...

 

Road report for Aug. 29 to Sept. 4

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 Roadwork for Aug. 29 to Sept. 4. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Milling is expected to cause lane ...

 

Business Briefs Aug. 28

• The Chadds Ord Business Association will hold a virtual Happy Hour on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 5 p.m. The guest speaker — James J. Pace, the business development officer with BCHU — will discuss PPP forgiveness and other programs that may be available to small business owners. Join the Zoom Meeting at ...