At its meeting on Aug. 15, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board tabled proposed amendments to Policy 203. According to its president, the board did so out of a concern for fairness and a desire to get things right. That is a remarkable distortion of the truth. Policy 203 has an interesting history. It was adopted in 2017 and gave the school board the authority to…
• Kids can learn how to float their boat at Hagley Museum on Saturday, Aug. 27. Visitors can learn about buoyancy, density, and how boats stay afloat. Folks from the Kalmar Nyckel will be on hand to give a demonstration. This is a drop-in activity running from noon to 4 p.m. and is part of Hagley’s Summer Saturdays Program. Activities are included in the price…
It’s back to the Planning Commission for Hank’s Place now that the Chadds Ford Zoning Hearing Board granted the restaurant the requested zoning variances. “I’m gratified that the board granted the relief,” said Lou Colagreco, the attorney for Anthony and Katie Young, owners of Hank’s Place. “The board paid attention to the testimony and agrees that Hank’s is a treasure.” Anthony Young said he was…
Southern Chester County's favorite mid-day networking event recently gathered at Hartefeld National Golf Club. More than 35 members and guests from various regional industries enjoyed lunch while connecting and expanding their contacts. Event sponsor Kennett Library captivated the room with their presentation “We the People,” as the group envisioned a vibrant space where the community gathers, culture is celebrated, organizations and businesses thrive & enjoyment…
Pennsylvania State Police Avondale Barracks State troopers from the Avondale barracks will conduct a sobriety checkpoint this coming weekend, Aug. 19 to 21. Kennett Square Police Department Crystal Thompson, 43, of Rockland, Del., was arrested and charged with DUI and related traffic offenses, according to borough police. A report said she was driving 51 m.p.h. in a 25-m.p.h. zone. The incident occurred on Aug. 7,…
Parents of students in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District will have to wait another month before learning whether the district will disallow “moral/philosophical” reasons for vaccine exemptions. School board members tabled a vote on the proposed policy change during their Aug. 15 meeting. If the change goes through, students in the district will no longer be exempted from certain vaccines due to moral or philosophical…
The baker pulls bread from the colonial-era beehive oven at the Chadds Ford Historical Society's John Chads House.
Robert "Bob" V. Daliessio, 79, of Chadds Ford, died peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Aug. 6. Bob, one of 13 brothers and sisters, was born in Chester to the late Joseph Daliessio and Susan Iaconelli Daliessio on Nov. 8, 1942. Bob, a 1960 graduate of Ridley High School, excelled as a student-athlete through college and later earned his doctorate in…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Enoki Enoki has the most beautiful markings on her white fur. This sweet kitty loves attention but is also fine just doing her own thing. She is a staff favorite, but she is ready to be with a family that will cherish her forever. Stop by the shelter to…
Lucetti Luke Cellini, 90, a much loved and respected local family physician for more than 45 years, died Monday, Aug. 8, surrounded by his loving family. Dr. Cellini is predeceased by his wife, Edna Vincent Cellini, whom he has missed very much, his parents, Frank and Mary Grace (Rosato) Cellini, and his brother Peter Cellini. He is survived by children: Lia Hassebrock (Douglas) of Leesburg,…
Did you see John Moran’s glass olive in episode five of “Blown Away,” season three? It was not just gorgeous, it was immense. Granted the challenge was to make an oversized version of a real-life object, but his glass olive was so full of color and texture, including the pimento stuffed inside, also made of glass. The glass olive seemed to have more life than…