Academic Achievement March 26

• Sandrine Haab, of Chadds Ford, was named to the Dean's List at Lehigh University in the Fall 2020 semester. Dean’s list status goes to students who earned a scholastic average of 3.6 or better while carrying at least 12 hours of regularly graded courses. • Macklin Fishman, of Chadds Ford, a member of the Colgate University Class of 2023, has earned the fall 2020…

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Road report for March 27 to April 2

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 March 27 to April 2. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Road restoration work will be done on High Street, between Union and…

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Chadds Ford marijuana ordinance ‘close’

In the words of Chadds Ford Township Planning Commission Chairman Craig Huffman, a medical marijuana ordinance is “close” to becoming a reality in Chadds Ford. “Basically, it sounds like we’re very close. We just need to figure out the distance from residential property,” Huffman said after an hour-long conversation on the ordinance during the March 24 commission meeting. “We might be ready to recommend passage…

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Around Town March 25

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The band Unabridged knocks out some tunes as Thornbury Farm opens its spring and summer activities. Throughout the warmer weather, the farm will play host to live music, tavern games, and colonial reenactments.

• Thornbury Farm CSA is taking memberships for the season. According to farmer Randell Spackman, memberships are $700 for a full share in which members can pick up their produce weekly and $395 for a half share in which members can get theirs every other week. • Concord Township’s annual Easter Egg Hunt, scheduled for this Saturday, March 237, is now a drive-by for this…

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Traffic engineer questioned in hearing

The latest session in the conditional use hearing for Toll Bros. planned development of Crebilly Farm was a wrap-up of questioning for the Westtown Township traffic engineer. Organizations and individuals with party status and township supervisors asked Al Federico a variety of questions to clarify his and other previous testimony. During the questioning, Federico clarified the anticipated number of morning drivetime trips out of the…

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Police Log March 24: Thief wants clean teeth

Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • Police are investigating the theft of a $120 Oral B electric toothbrush from the CVS in Concord Township shortly before 9 a.m. on Feb. 25. The incident report said store management recognized the suspect from previous retail thefts, but the report didn't include the suspect's description. • Someone used a stolen credit card to buy two humidifiers with a…

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Art Live: New beginnings

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Summer Campers at CCAA

The beloved Chester County Art Association (CCAA) is gearing up for a spring re-opening. With a new director hired, the West Chester organization is excited about a fresh start with new possibilities. John Baker, President of the Board of Directors, said, “As we look to restart our programming and offer classes, summer camps, and exhibits in the post Covid world, we are delighted to have…

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Chester County COVID-19 memorial

In observance of the one-year anniversary of the first recorded COVID-19 death in Chester County, the county commissioners plan for three memorial displays at three places in the north, central and south parts of Chester County. Special memorials will be featured in Warwick Park in Pottstown, Springton Manor Farm in Glenmoore, and Nottingham Park in Nottingham over the weekend of March 27 and 28, giving…

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New project for HKS

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Kennett blooms this spring.

While Kennett Square is famous for being the mushroom capital of the world, the area was first known for its flowers. Nineteenth-century Quakers who were growing carnations, roses, and chrysanthemums in local greenhouses began growing mushrooms to put the dark, warm, and unused space under greenhouse benches to good use. With an eye on the borough’s flowery roots, Historic Kennett Square is launching a new…

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Adopt-a-Pet March 22

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Charlie Charlie is a handsome midnight-hued kitty who can be shy at first, but once he becomes comfortable, he enjoys affection from a gentle hand. He’s a quiet feline and would appreciate a calm and quiet-natured home where his true personality can come to life. You can adopt Charlie…

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