Photo of the Week: Table Manners
Table Manners
Mildred is startled by Ralph burying his face into their breakfast.
Monthly Archives: February 2021
Adopt-a-Pet Feb 15
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Rhylee Rhylee is a beautiful tuxedo kitty who is both affectionate and independent. She enjoys company, especially at mealtime, but is also happy being on her own. At the shelter, this laid-back lady's favorite pastime is watching everyone else’s antics. Her nosy ways are quite cute. You can adopt…
Rabbinic Reflections: ‘All You Need is Love’
Robert Indiana's 1977 sculpture 'Ahava' at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. In Hebrew, ahava means love.
The Beatles got it right. Love is a crucial component of our ability to be in the world. “Nothing you can do, but you can learn how to be you in time — It’s easy.” When we are loved, we learn to be ourselves. Lately, though, it seems that we need more love than before to be able to get what we need to be…
School district webinar on reopening
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District will host a virtual Community Conversation to discuss changes to the district’s instructional model including what the near future may hold, according to an email from John Sanville, superintendent of schools. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 6:30 p.m. Sanville said the district wants to hear from UCFSD parents, students, district staff, and community members. “We will…
Winter weather advisory
A winter weather advisory is in effect for possible ice storms from this afternoon through Sunday morning, according to the National Weather Service. Less than an inch of snow and ice is anticipated, but the freezing precipitating can make for difficult and unsafe travel conditions. Motorists are advised to slow down and use caution while traveling.
BRM closing for four months
Renovations to close BRM until June.
In a press release issued Friday, Feb. 12, the Brandywine River Museum of Art announced it will close for renovations beginning Monday, Feb.15. The closure will allow time for the museum to upgrade its second and third-floor facilities. “Upgrades include a complete refurbishment of the restrooms, making them fully ADA accessible, as well as switching their current location with the second floor Strawbridge Gallery,” the…
Road report for Feb. 13 to Feb. 19
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. 13 to Feb. 19. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • There will be lane closures on Unionville Road, between Street and Willow…
Academic Achievement Feb. 12
• The University of Delaware named nine students from Chadds Ford to the Dean’s List for fall 2020. Those students are Mimi Nielsen, Sydney Flambaum, Megan Sapp, Madison Holt, Jeffrey Lin, Yash Jitendra Oulkar, Adam Kerzner, Laura Boznango, and Arnav Patel. • Charles Bukovacz, of Chadds Ford, was named to Susquehanna University's Dean's List for the fall 2020 semester. • Daniel Astin, of Chadds Ford,…
Planning marijuana ordinances
(Image from The Motley Fool)
Medical marijuana dispensaries won't be opening up in Chadds Ford Township anytime soon, but they eventually will, and one is already considering coming to town. So, the township Planning Commission is now preparing ordinances to control where they may open and how they must operate. Medical marijuana is legal in Pennsylvania, and the state requires municipalities to accommodate all legal businesses within their zoning codes.…
Around Town Feb 11
Learn abut baseball and Chester County on March 11.
• Learn how baseball history has a footprint in Chester County during Chester County History Center’s History Matters Speaker Series when Michael Peich explores the life and legacy of William “Bill” Killefer. Killefer was a catcher who played thirteen years in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Browns (1909-1910), Philadelphia Phillies (1911-1917), and Chicago Cubs (1918-1921). A resident of Chester County from 1917-1955, he…
Margaret A. DiNorscia of Kennett Square
Margaret A. DiNorscia, 94, of Kennett Square, died Saturday, Feb. 6. She was the wife of Alfred J. DiNorscia, with whom she shared 72 years of marriage. She was born on May 11, 1926, in Kennett Square to the late Eugene and Caroline (Vanore) DiFilippo. In addition to her parents, Margaret was also predeceased by her brother, Robert DiFilippo, and sisters, Splendora Giuseppe and Virginia…