Recently the Philadelphia Inquirer (Monday, Aug. 23) printed an article “An ‘environmental justice’ fighter.” This contained the ongoing discussion of a woman who has continued to fight for her neighborhood in Chester. Her fight concerns the trash to steam and other facilities that are breaking down waste. This brings to mind the decision by the Chadds Ford Township ...
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Heavy rain and flooding possible
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on August 31st, 2021
The National Weather Service advises there could be heavy rain and flooding possible in the region from tomorrow through Thursday in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. The service said periods of rain will begin early Wednesday morning and become the heaviest Wednesday evening, before ending on Thursday morning. There could be 3-6 inches of rain look likely to fall ...
Mask mandates are back in school
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on August 31st, 2021
In a reversal from just last month, Gov. Tom Wolf's administration has issued a new mask mandate for all K-12 schools and childcare centers. The mandate goes into effect on Sept.7. Wolf had said that it would be up to the individual school districts. Last week he asked the state legislature to enact a law for the mandates, but legislators declined. Next, he said he ...
Lesia Moulder, formerly of Kennett Square
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on August 31st, 2021
Ms. Lesia Moulder, 59, of Carneys Point, N.J., and formerly of Kennett Square, died Saturday, Aug. 28, at the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia. She was the wife of Thomas C. Moulder. Lesia was a long-time resident of the Kennett Square area and a graduate of Kennett High School class of 1980. Born in Ashe County, N.C., she was the daughter of Ray and ...
Leedom Richard Smith of West Grove
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on August 31st, 2021
Leedom Richard Smith, 95, of West Grove, died Sunday, Aug. 29, at Chester County Hospital. He was the husband for 53 years of Joyce (Crossan) Smith who died on April 22, 2016. Born on Aug. 1, 1926, in West Chester, he was the son of the late Leedom V. and Clara M. (Sharp) Smith. Leedom was a graduate of Kennett High School. He proudly served his country in the Navy ...
Photo of the Week: Silver Lining
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on August 31st, 2021
It's said that clouds have a silver lining. This one has a ling that makes it look a little like Woody the Woodpecker. https://www.myinstants.com/instant/woody-woodpecker-laugh/
School is back
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on August 30th, 2021
School bells are ringing again, and the kids are back in class. Chadds Ford Elementary School Principal Danielle Clark is looking forward to the 2021-2022 academic year. “It’s fantastic to start a more normal school year,” she said while greeting early drop-offs at the school and waiting for the buses to arrive. The student body at the school is expected to be 357 ...
Adopt-a-Pet Aug. 30
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on August 30th, 2021
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Ziggy The ever so handsome Ziggy will make an excellent addition to a loving home. Z-man has lived with other dogs and done well with kids. His big smile and stature match his big personality and he's more than ready to shower a very lucky family with all his love. To help ...
PAWS for People Wag & Walkathon set
Posted by Press Release on August 28th, 2021
PAWS for People, the Newark-based pet therapy organization, will host its annual month-long, cumulative Wag & Walkathon, Sept. 16 – Oct. 16. This year’s event will include a Facebook Live Step Off event, a month of mile-tracking & fun challenges, and conclude with an optional in-person Cross the Finish Line Celebration at Glasgow Park in Newark. For those ...
Mary Elizabeth Mastantuono
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on August 27th, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Mastantuono died peacefully at home on Aug. 23. Mary Elizabeth was born on Jan. 11 1943 in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late Robert and Rose ( Donato ) King. Mary Elizabeth was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved nothing more than being with her family and was so proud of them. She was always there whenever someone needed her to ...
Theresa R. Caligiuri of West Grove
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on August 27th, 2021
Theresa R. Caligiuri, 92, of West Grove, died Wednesday, Aug. 25, at Twin Pines Health Care in West Grove. She was the wife of the late John A. Caligiuri Sr. who died in 2015. Born on April 29, 1929, in New Garden Township, she was the daughter of the late John and Marie (Bucci) Biondi. Mrs. Caligiuri was a graduate of Kennett High School in the class of 1947. She ...
