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 Feb. 20 to Feb. 26. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Tree trimming will cause lane restrictions on Route 1, between Scott and…
Changes are instore for Longwood Gardens. It’s called Longwood Reimagined: A new garden experience. The project has been announced on the botanical garden’s website. In a video, Longwood Director Paul Redman said Longwood is doing for landscape architecture and landscape design what art museums do for art — collect. “That’s exactly what Pierre DuPont was doing from the moment he began and visioning Longwood,” Redman…
Due to the inclement weather, Chester County Government offices, facilities, and courts are closed today, Thursday, Feb. 18. While county government and court buildings will be closed for public services during this time, many county programs and services continue, with staff working remotely as able. If you have a need to access county services, we encourage you to call or e-mail the department which provides
When Brent Schweitzer lived with his parents on Joshua Way in Pennsbury Township, he took pride in the elaborate Christmas displays he created. Now his creative energies have moved into a more entrepreneurial direction. He is now making protein bars. Schweitzer, now 32 and a mechanical engineer, calls his product Outclass Nutrition Protein Bars. The bars are organic certified and non-GMO, with 18 grams of…
• Local author and historian Gene Pisasale has a new book out, “Forgotten Founding Fathers: Pennsylvania and Delaware in the American Revolution.” According to Pisasale, the book focuses on 10 of the Founding Fathers who signed the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. • The Foundation of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its virtual professional development program, Leadership Delaware County…
The second impeachment trial of Donald Trump is over. His bid for a second term in 2020 is over. He didn't win the election, and he didn't drain the swamp as promised, but he was right about one thing. Mr. Trump — after spending four years Tweeting with the emotional maturity of a 14-year-old Valley Girl — told the truth. But it was grossly misapplied.…
Ruth Ann Burton, 95, of Wilmington, formerly of Chadds Ford, died Jan. 22. A public viewing will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at Bethel AME Church, 604 N. Walnut St., Wilmington, with a celebration of life to follow. In the interest of public health, the wearing of masks and the practice of social distancing will be enforced. For a full…
Another winter weather front is moving in, according to the National Weather Service. The latest information does not give any estimated accumulation but does say snow could start sometime tonight and continue through early Thursday morning. Snowfall may be heavy between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. Snow could also last into Friday. Snowfall amounts will depend on how much mixing occurs. There are some indications…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • Police said Austin Pepper, 23, of Chadds Ford, was arrested for DUI following a one-car crash on Route 1 just east of Ring Road on Feb. 8. The accident happened at about 1:30 a.m. According to the report, Pepper crashed his Mazda CX-5 into snow and ice on the road's right shoulder. The airbags were deployed. Police determined Pepper…
Brandywine Hospital – Tower Health received doses of the recently approved COVID-19 drug bamlanivimab, a monoclonal antibody to treat individuals diagnosed with COVID-19. The drug, developed by Eli Lilly, was approved by the FDA for patients 12 years and older under “emergency use authorization,” according to a press release This status allows new medications that have passed general safety tests and have preliminarily demonstrated effectiveness…
UPDATE: The vehicle has been recovered but Dougherty remains on the loose. End UPDATE Christopher Dougherty is wanted by the Pennsylvania State Police – Media Barracks, Criminal Investigation Unit, for the home invasion and robbery of an 80-year-old female that occurred on Feb. 11 at approximately 6:30 p.m., in Middletown Township, according to a state police press release. Police said Dougherty forcefully entered the victim’s…