• Members of the Chadds Ford Business Association got their second lesson on how to “Grow with Google” during a Wednesday morning webinar. The hour-long session, hosted by former Delaware County resident Randi Penfil, dealt with the importance of businesses setting up Google Business accounts. Joe Lafferty, president of the Chadds Ford Business Association, commented at the end that business owners should definitely consider establishing…
A day after Kennett Township Manager Eden Ratliff said the township was waiting to get the official word from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the township announced the reopening on its Facebook page and website. The bridge reopened Thursday morning. “The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has reopened the bridge carrying Kaolin Road over the west branch of the Red Clay Creek in Kennett Township,” according…
Raymond H. Clarke, Jr., 79, of Hockessin, died peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 11, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Born in 1941, to the late Raymond H. Clarke, Sr. & Hilda M. Sutliff in Flushing, NY, Raymond attended PS 41 in Bayside, N.Y. & Bayside HS. He then went on to pursue his higher education at Fordham University in Bronx, NY. Raymond began his…
As Thanksgiving and the holiday season approaches, many people look forward to spending time with family and friends. This year looks much different due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Delaware County is recommending residents to reconsider traditional holiday plans, according to a press release. COVID-19 cases in Delaware County have been rising and the county has now exceeded the highest number of outbreaks since the…
Chadds Ford Township supervisors Wednesday night voted unanimously to extend the outdoor dining permits for another 120 days. Supervisors began issuing the permits this spring to help restaurants that were forced to close due to Gov. Tom Wolf's pandemic response order. No extra fees are included in the extension unless the building inspector has to make a return visit to verify that tents are safe…
• Even Charles Dickens has to take a seat to COVID-19. Celebrate the Holiday season with West Chester Studio at Uptown! for a virtual presentation of “Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol,” a family musical adapted from Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Showtime is 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 18. The show will be recorded on stage with a three-camera crew and professional sound edited and streamed to…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • State police arrested a 35-year-old man from Clayton, Del. for stealing toilet paper and Tide Pods from the Wegmans in Concord Township on Nov. 8. A report identified the suspect as Paul Murphy and said he fled the store after stealing more than $57worth of Charmin Extra Strong toilet paper, Tide Pod Sport, and Tide Pod Original. • Police…
Students at Unionville High School and CF Patton Middle School are back to virtual classes only. School Board directors agreed on the move Saturday, then re-affirmed with a vote during Monday night's regular meeting Monday, Nov. 16. The change was effective that morning. Superintendent of Schools John Sanville said he wanted to change over the weekend out of concern over the rising number of COVID-19…
The Center for Creative Arts (CCArts) in Yorklyn, Delaware aims high to provide a stimulating space for investigating the arts. Its mission of quality arts programming for artists of all ages and abilities extends to all the members of the community. CCArts not only provides its community with high quality arts programming in music, art, dance, and drama but it’s also a gathering space. Melissa…
A miniature horse looks longingly for an experience outside the enclosure. Is the grass really greener?
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Petey This handsome, buff-colored guy is equal parts affectionate and independent. He is confident, curious, and happy to just hang out without needing constant attention but will readily engage when given affection. Petey is hoping for a home that lets him flow at his own pace. You can adopt…