Ida’s aftermath, assessing the damage

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Hank’s Place is a muddy mess. Owner Anthony Young said there was well over seven feet of water that got into the restaurant.

Business owners have begun assessing the damage and cleaning up after Wednesday night's storm and flood courtesy of Hurricane Ida. As a result, several businesses will be closed for at least two weeks. Hank's Place and Leader's Sunoco won't be doing any business for a while. Leader's will be closed for two to three weeks, according to Dan Leader. Even with equipment in the service…

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Boost Your Business: Entrepreneurship characteristics

What are entrepreneurship characteristics? It’s an important question when you’re considering self-employment. It’s natural to want to know if you have what it takes before you move forward. Ask yourself these important questions: Are You a Visionary? A primary difference between an employee and an entrepreneur is motivation. Some people are perfectly happy doing the same job or working in the same industry until retirement.…

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Road Report Sept. 4 to Sept. 10

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 Sept. 4 to Sept. 10. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Utility construction will aye lane closures on Wawaset Road between Lenape Unionville…

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Business Briefs Sept. 3

• The Chadds Fed Business Association will have its September event on Thursday, Sept. 9, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Brandywine Prime. The cost is $30 for members, $35 for non-members. To pay online, members should click here,  non-members here. • The Business and Professional Association of Western Delaware County will hold its Home Home on the Range event at 6 p.m. on Wednesday,…

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