September 2020 - Page 3 of 7 - Chadds Ford Live

SIW produce stars at Field to Fork

Posted by Karen Myers on September 21, 2020

Chefs Khoran Horn (left) and Gerald Allen (right) of BLVCK. Courtesy Mark Likosky.

This week's Field to Fork dinner at SIW Vegetables features Chefs Gerald Allen and Khoran Horn. The two chefs created a dinner menu featuring SIW produce for the Wednesday, Sept. 23 event in H. G. Haskell’s SIW historic Pennsbury Township barn. "We bring local chefs together with local produce so that people can taste and experience the produce," said Mike Tobin, manager of the SIW…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on September 21, 2020

Luis Fernando Fonseca, 35, of Aberdeen, Md., died Saturday, Sept. 12. He is survived by his mother Lanea Fonseca and his father Concepcion Fonseca. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings, Chon Fonseca (Jessica), Ana Fonseca, and Julio Fonseca. He also left behind his ex-wife Nicole and their two children, Nicholas and Annabelle; girlfriend Danielle Hamburg, and daughter Hadley. He is…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on September 21, 2020

Read more about the article Adopt-a-Pet Sept. 21

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Tank Tank lost his whole world when his family lost their home to a fire and were unable to find housing that would accommodate him. He’s found the change a little overwhelming, but he’s showing his soft side as he’s gotten accustomed to the shelter. He can be a…

Posted by Will Stern on September 20, 2020

If you look at the beliefs section of the church I pastor in Garnet Valley, Hope Presbyterian, you’ll notice that we desire to be “gospel-centered.” Now, if you don’t know what the word gospel means, I encourage you to read the book of Romans in the New Testament and explore this link, which summarizes the gospel in clear language. I would also love to buy you coffee and meet up…

Posted by Press Release on September 19, 2020

Read more about the article Chrysanthemum Festival to open October 22

The Thousand Bloom Chrysanthemum--one plant with more than 1,000 perfect blooms--is a highlight of Longwood Gardens' Chrysanthemum Festival.

The colorful hues of fall are on display indoors and out at Longwood Gardens during the much-anticipated Chrysanthemum Festival on view October 22-November 15. Longwood’s grand Conservatory showcases a vibrant display of chrysanthemums and other autumnal plants, while outdoors, guests can roam nearly 400 acres of gardens, meadows, and woodlands in spectacular fall form. Display highlights include the Thousand Bloom Chrysanthemum, a single chrysanthemum plant…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on September 18, 2020

A rally to reopen Unionville-Chadds Ford School District schools with in-person education is planned for 5:15 p.m., Monday, Sept. 21. Organizer Chris Brill, of East Marlborough Township, said Friday morning that at least 10 people said they intend on attending the rally to be held in front of the District Administration offices in the high school parking lot. School Board directors had initially planned to…

Posted by Monica Fragale on September 18, 2020

Read more about the article Kennett Twp. cops: Obey the stop sign

Police fear possible major accidents if motorists ignore the stop sign at Marshall Bridge and Kaolin roads.

Kennett Township police have a message for drivers who ignore the stop sign at Marshall Bridge and Kaolin roads. Prepare to be ticketed. “We’re going to be enforcing that, and you will be getting tickets,” Acting Police Chief Matt Gordon said at Wednesday’s supervisors’ meeting. “People have just decided it’s going to be a speedway, and it’s not.” Construction workers and the township’s Public Works…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on September 18, 2020

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 Sept. 19 to Sept. 25. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Motorists should expect overnight lane restrictions on Creek Road — between Route…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on September 18, 2020

Read more about the article YouTube for growing a business

YouTube is the second largest search engine with millions of viewers per day, so it pays for companies to have a YouTube channel. That, according to Randi Penfil, a trainer with Grow with Google. Google owns YouTube, and Penfil — a former member of the Chadds Ford Business Association before she and her family moved to Baltimore — hosted a webinar for CFBA members and…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on September 17, 2020

• On Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m., Newlin Grist Mill’s Director Tony Shahan and programs manager Laura Adie will present “Clues, Craft, and Cookery: Reconstructing a 1739 Kitchen.” They will talk about the process of documenting, restoring, and furnishing the original kitchen and pantry of the Trimble House in order to accurately interpret foodways on site. Register for “Clues, Craft, and Cookery” here. •…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on September 16, 2020

Longtime restauranteur Jack McFadden of West Chester died unexpectedly on Sept.11. He was the husband of Yvonne Przemyski McFadden; together, they had recently celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his brother Thomas McFadden (Patty), his brother Michael McFadden (Kathleen), and many nieces and nephews. Jack will be remembered as a devoted husband, friend, mentor, and bon vivant.…