February 25, 2022 - Chadds Ford Live

Longwood Orchid House reopens

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on February 25, 2022

Longwood Garden's restored Orchid House reopens to the public on Feb. 26

The first part of the Longwood Reimagined project is ready for the public. Longwood Gardens redesigned Orchid House is open to the public as of Saturday, Feb. 26. Trish Evans, Longwood’s public relations director, said there will be a familiar feel to the room. “We brought back the original grandeur…We redid the orchid house as it was originally designed in the 1920s.” The redesign allows…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on February 25, 2022

Marion L. Reppert, 97, of Chadds Ford, died Saturday, Feb. 19, in her residence with her family by her side. She had previously resided in Shillington for more than 50 years. Born in Tamaqua, she was a daughter of the late Henry S. and Minnie M. (Schoener) Ensminger. She was the wife of the late Miles N. Reppert who passed away April 18, 2000. They…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on February 25, 2022

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 Feb. 26 through March 4. Motorists are urged to allow extra time to travel through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Pipe replacement and utility construction will cause daytime lane closures and detours on Cheyney…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on February 25, 2022

• Cierra Breeding, of Chadds Ford, was named to the University of Mississippi's Fall 2021 Honor Roll lists. Breeding was named to the Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00. • Reilly Green, of Chadds Ford, was honored for academic achievement by being named to the Dean's List at Delaware Valley University for the Fall 2021 semester. •…