John D. Biondi Jr. of Toughkenamon

John D. Biondi Jr., 99, of Toughkenamon, died Tuesday, August 9, at the home he built in Toughkenamon. He was the husband of Antonette DiMarco Biondi, with whom he shared 75 years of marriage. Born in Devon, he was a son of the late John Biondi Sr. and the late Marie Bucci Biondi. John enlisted in the Air Corps and was later transferred to the…

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Craig Brown, formerly of Chadds Ford

Craig Brown, 73, of Wilmington, died peacefully in the presence of loving family members on Friday, Aug. 5. He was born in Wilmington to James "Fred" and Sarah (Phillips) Brown. He grew up in Wilmington and Chadds Ford, graduating from Brandywine High School in 1968. Soon after graduation, Craig enlisted in the U.S. Army where he completed a tour in Vietnam and was later recognized…

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Apartments and twins proposed for CF property

A mixed residential development is being proposed for a property in Chadds Ford Township. The property in question is the 17-acre Camp property at 1597 Baltimore Pike, situated between the Barn Shops and Stonebridge Mansion. The township Planning Commission heard the proposal as a sketch plan — nothing firm or engineered, just a concept — presented by developer Wayne Megill. He prefaced his remarks by…

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Around Town Aug. 11

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The next summer concert at Mt. Cuba Center is Friday, Aug. 19.

• Summer concerts continue at Mt. Cuba Center. "Beat" the heat with live R&B/Rock music from The Bickel Brothers on Friday, Aug. 19, from 5-8 p.m. Local food trucks will be on-site, and beer and wine will be available for purchase. Included with admission, free for members. General admission tickets are available here. • Concord Township’s next movie in the park is Godzilla vs. Kong.…

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