Lucy Lattanzio DiUbaldo, 81, of Avondale, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the Jennersville Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Robert V. Lattanzio, Sr. and the late Mary D’Annunzio Lattanzio. Lucy was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church. She enjoyed cooking, hosting parties for her family and friends,…
Helen V. Jingeleski, 90, of Kennett Square, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, Feb. 4, at Chester County Pocopson Home. She was the loving wife for 70 years of John J. Jingeleski. Born on Nov. 17, 1930, in Mount Carmel, Pa., she was the daughter of the late August & Blanche (Tamanini) Bridy. Mrs. Jingeleski was a graduate of Mount Carmel High School…
Albert Z. Fresco, 83, of Chadds Ford, died Jan. 27from complications brought on by SARS-Cov-2. Albert was born in Cairo and resided in Maadi. He attended Victoria College, a British-established public school and, upon graduating, Albert set off for university in Manchester, England, earning a doctorate in chemical engineering, but more importantly, meeting his beloved wife of 57 years, Marcelle, who pre-deceased him in 2018.…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Dakota Dakota is a sweet, high energy boy who always wants to play. He's also quite the gentleman when that's called for — house trained, sleeps through the night in his bed, and knows sit, stay, and down. Dakota hopes for a home as the only furkid in the…
One month ago, hundreds of rioters stormed the Capitol building. Minutes earlier, then-President Donald Trump had urged his supporters to march on the Capitol; specifically, he told them “if you don’t fight like hell, you’re not going to have a country anymore.” Weeks before that, then-Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had congratulated Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on their victory. He acknowledged, correctly, that the…
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. 6 to Feb. 12. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Expect lane closures along Foulk Road in Bethel Township through March 26…
Chadds Ford Township supervisors Wednesday night granted conditional use approval for an in-law suite on Atwater Road, and for a Mercedes Benz dealership between Route 202 and Oakland Road. Supervisors also gave preliminary land approval to the dealership — Mercedes Benz of West Chester — and approved a zoning map change the dealership had requested. The conditional use approval for the 1,000 square foot in-law…
Area businesses are stepping up to provide a wide array of options for a covid-safe celebration of Valentine’s Day. Restaurants are operating below capacity for safe dining and many have upped their take-out options for those preferring to savor a decadent meal at home. Area wineries have both in-person and take-out options and sweet treats abound at area bakeries and chocolatiers. Arugula Ristorante Italiano is…
• Mt. Cuba Center suggests that people who have no gardening experience but want to give it a go might consider growing native plants. There are some bullet-proof species to get you started. Garden coach Nancy Bell discusses these plants’ merits and how they have adapted to their local habitats, including soil type, sun and shade patterns, moisture levels, and more. By planting the right plant in…
As the political division in our country grows larger, it can seem harder, if not impossible, to find common ground. That’s why the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is relaunching its Youth & Government program this month. The program, which was halted last spring due to COVID-19, helps middle and high school students develop into strong citizens who are knowledgeable in determining the future of our…
Concord Township Council Tuesday night reaffirmed its approval for a joint replacement surgical center on Route 202 near Watkin Avenue. Astoria Healthcare applied for — and was approved — for the facility that includes the option for patients to stay at the center for up to 48 hours after surgery to help with recovery. Council Vice President John Gillespie said the reaffirmation was needed because…