Chadds Ford Township supervisors accepted a HARB recommendation and issued a certificate of appropriateness for the demolition of Hank’s Place. The vote came Wednesday evening during a joint session with the Planning Commission.
As previously reported, the iconic Chadds Ford restaurant on Route 1 at N. Creek Road was ruined when hit by the flood associated with Hurricane Ida on Sept. 1. Floodwater filled the building to the ceiling. Anthony and Katie Young, the owners of Hank’s Place, need the demo permit to raze the current building before rebuilding.
The plans for the new building have not yet been released, but the goal was to start the demolition this month and start new construction in March with the hope of reopening in September.
Anthony Young said the building would be up on stilts to avoid future flood damage. Those stilts will raise the building 9 feet. He also said plans would include a raised deck for outdoor dining.
Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.
Longwood Gardens is reopening its Orchid House on Feb. 26 and 27.
•Longwood Gardens will reopen its Orchid House on Feb. 26 and 27. The century-old Orchid House at Longwood Gardens was restored and it will exhibit up to 50 percent more orchids throughout the year, showcasing one of the most important collections in the world in an open, gallery-like space. Each day, at least 300 to 500 blooming orchids will adorn custom-made trellises in varying depths, heights, and arrangements on an ever-changing, curated basis. Restoration and renewal of the Orchid House is the first completed milestone in the Longwood Reimagined project, a sweeping yet sensitive transformation of 17 acres of the Gardens’ central visitor area and the most ambitious revitalization in a century of America’s greatest center for horticultural display.
•Pennsylvania job seekers and employers in or near the 610/484 area codes are encouraged to participate in JOBS610.com, a virtual job fair from Feb. 14-28 at jobs610.com. During JOBS610.com, individuals seeking employment can browse through employer thumbnails and select specific companies to learn more information. Jobseeker registration is free. For more information, call 717-285-1350 or email info@onlinepub.com.
Longwood Gardens is reopening its Orchid House on Feb. 26 and 27.
•Ready to tear up the front \yard and start over? Mt. Cuba Center might help with its online program, The Front Yard Revolution, on Feb. 23. Move beyond boring, look-alike landscape plantings of Japanese barberry, burning bush, and Bradford pear. Instead, substitute these invasive plants with native trees, shrubs, and perennials that feature multi-seasonal interest, support songbirds, and provide wildlife habitat. With the knowledge gained in this class, transform your landscape from an ecological desert to a beautiful, bountiful oasis, one plant at a time. The virtual class runs from 6-7:30 p.m.; the cost is $19. Register here.
Rachel Kohl Library is offering a virtual art tour on Feb. w22.
•The Rachel Kohl Library is offering a virtual tour of the Museum of the American Revolution’s limited-time exhibition of Don Troiani’s original artwork inspired by some of the more pivotal events of America’s fight for independence, including the 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill, George Washington’s 1776 attack on Trenton, the 1777 Battles of Saratoga and Oriskany, and the Franco-American victory at Yorktown in 1781. It will also reveal insight into Troiani’s research-based artistic process. This program will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Click here to register.
•Delaware County Council is searching for centenarians to honor at its annual Centenarian Luncheon, scheduled for Monday, May 16. Anyone turning 100 or older in 2022 is welcome to attend this luncheon at the Drexelbrook Banquet Center. Centenarians and one guest are admitted for free. Additional guests may purchase tickets for $25 each. Guests also receive a commemorative photo from the day along with a special proclamation from Delaware County Council. For more information or to register to attend the luncheon, contact Debbie Hedgepeth at 610-872-1406.
