In an effort to help provide its customers with improved service and increased convenience, PennDOT announced today that customers who have a Person with Disabilities Parking Placard can now have the option to renew, receive a replacement or update their address on their permanent Persons with Disabilities Parking Placard online from the comfort of their home. “This new online service is an added convenience for…
Preston Davis, 70, of Chadds Ford, died Wednesday, July. Born August 25, 1951, in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late George Preston and Carole (nee Daknis) Davis. Preston graduated from West Catholic High School in 1969 and was known by the nickname “Freeze.” He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. Preston retired from the Valero refinery in Paulsboro, N.J., in 2008…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Charlie Charlie is a great dog who is housetrained and loves people. This cutie has lots of fun energy, so he loves playing and running around. If you would like to meet Charlie, please bring your family and other dogs in the home to the shelter for a meet…
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 July 23 through July 29. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Southbound Route 1 motorists in Concord Township will encounter a lane closure between Routes…
• Ithaca College student Thomas Oakes of Chadds Ford was named to the Dean's List for the spring 2022 semester. • Widener University named two students from Chadds Ford to the school’s Dean’s List for the spring semester. They are Nicholas DiCostanza and Matthew Winnick. DiCostanza is studying biology while Warrick is studying business administration. To be eligible for the school’s Dean’s List, a student…
There is no question that Longwood Gardens is one of the stars of the Brandywine Valley. You might not think it could shine any brighter, but Bruce Munro has taken on that challenge yet again. Throughout the Gardens, Light: Installations by Bruce Munro transports viewers into a universe of light. On display now through October 30th, it is an experience not to be missed. Munro…
• Pennsbury Township Supervisors Wednesday night approved an amendment to the township’s zoning ordinance related to solar panels. Planning Commission Chairman Dennis Smith said the major factor in the amendment is that some residents wanting to install rooftop solar systems might not need to go through a conditional use hearing for approval. The key element, he said, is that the solar panels are not visible…
• Intern Erica Hutchins, an art education major at Kutztown University, will introduce women artists from the exhibit Gatecrashers: The Rise of the Self-Taught Artist in America. The Gatecrashers Gallery Talk is Wednesday, July 27, at 2 p.m. The talk is included with the price of admission. The exhibit runs through Sept. 5. • Galer Estate Vineyard & Winery is hosting a Three Band Party on Saturday,…
Alfred J. Di Norscia Sr., “Al,” 95, of Kennett Square, died peacefully on Friday, July 15, at Chester County Hospital. He married the love of his life, Margaret Di Filippo Di Norscia, with whom he shared 72 years of marriage. Margaret died on Feb. 6, 2021 Born in Kennett Square, he was the son of the late Joseph Anthony Sr. and Mary Gale Di Norscia.…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks Troopers from the Media barracks will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint this weekend, July 22 to 24. The report didn’t mention any location. Avondale Barracks • Police are looking for a 2003 BMW in connection with a retail theft at the East Marlborough Township Walmart on July 9. Few details were included in the report. It said $513 worth of…
Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board directors voted in 2017 to have high school and middle school students start classes 25 minutes later than they had. Now the board is considering moving start times again. Now, instead of starting at 8 a.m., the thought is to start those classes at 9 a.m., while elementary classes would start at 8. A vote on that possible change — 9…