June 7, 2021 - Chadds Ford Live

Lane closure on Rt.1 south

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on June 7, 2021

The left lane of southbound Route 1 across the bridge over the Brandywine Creek is closed for repairs.

Motorists traveling south on the bridge carrying U.S. 1 over the Brandywine Creek will experience a left lane closure between Creek Road and Fairville Road in Chadds Ford and Pennsbury townships, due to the deterioration of two structural support pedestals discovered during a recent bridge inspection, PennDOT announced today. Motorists traveling south on U.S. 1 in this area are advised to allow extra time for…

Posted by Press Release on June 7, 2021

Read more about the article BRM reopening June 20

Plane propeller Ralston Crawford (1906-1978), Plane Propeller on Tarmac, 1945, photograph, 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. Vilcek Collection

The Brandywine River Museum of Art will reopen to the public on Sunday, June 20, with a new special exhibition, Ralston Crawford: Air & Space & War. During its temporary closure, the Museum underwent several facility renovations to the second and third floors, including a complete refurbishment of the restrooms on the second floor — making them fully ADA accessible — as well as switching…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on June 7, 2021

Elena Bingham, 74, died suddenly on May 24, following emergency surgery. Elena came to the United States in 1960 at the age of 14 along with her brother Ricky, two among the many children fleeing the Castro regime in Cuba as part of Operation Peter Pan. She spoke no English when she arrived, but she would go on to earn her Bachelor of Science and…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on June 7, 2021

Read more about the article Adopt-a-Pet June 7

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Mark Mark is a fun-loving lab/husky mix with incredibly beautiful and unique markings. His outgoing personality makes him a real charmer and he'd make an excellent match for an active family who enjoys spending their free time outside adventuring. Mark loves to play with toys and enjoys a nice…