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UHS Art Gala turns 46

Posted by Press Release on October 22, 2022

The Unionville High School Art Gala is Nov. 11 and 12 at the school.

Unionville High School Art Gala celebrates its 46th year. The annual art show and sale, to be held Nov. 11 and 12 at Unionville High School, showcases local working artists, Unionville High School Alumni, and current UHS student artists. In addition to beautiful artwork, there is live music to entertain and delicious desserts to enjoy. Funds raised will benefit the UHS PTO, contributing to Educational…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on October 21, 2022

Francis J. Reilly, 85, of West Chester, died Monday, Oct. 17. He was a proud member of the U.S. Marine Corps and worked for 30 years at the Sunoco/Philadelphia Refinery. Francis was the beloved husband of Patricia (nee Lamond) Reilly; loving father of Brian P. Reilly (Teresa), Brendan M. Reilly, Sean C. Reilly (Mary), and Megan Marley (Michael); caring grandfather of Patrick Reilly, Andrew Reilly,…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on October 21, 2022

Read more about the article Firsts, a last, and an always at The Carve

Chuck Feld is interviewed by QVC’s Mally Roncal next to his finished sand sculpture. Feld's sculpting and QVCs's presence were firsts for The Carve.

There were a few firsts for The Great Pumpkin Carve of 2022. There was also a last. And it had its always. The always is that it’s fun. As long-time carver Deb Parry said when asked why she keeps coming back, “It’s just joyful.” This was Parry’s 19th year at The Carve. April Margera lost count of how many years she’s been dismembering pumpkins. She…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on October 21, 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 Oct. 22 through Oct. 28. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Pavement repair and concrete patching operations will take place next week on Route 1. Motorists…

Posted by Victoria Rose on October 20, 2022

Read more about the article Not That Brandywine Tradition

The first few weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown were a time of sudden change for everyone. New routines had to be created on the fly, daily challenges overcome, and disruptions creatively solved. Teachers and students at every level turned to technology and ingenuity to continue their lessons. But what happens when your entire practice is hands-on, not just in terms of teaching but the…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on October 20, 2022

• She had no numbers to share yet, but Pennsbury Township Manager Kathy Howley told supervisors Wednesday night that she’s working on the preliminary budget for next year and will have it finished by the end of October. It will be posted on the website on Nov. 9 and ready for a vote in December, she said. • Supervisors heard a request for guidance from…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on October 20, 2022

Read more about the article Around Town Oct. 20

• It’s time to do the time warp again. A live version of The Rocky Horror Picture Show is coming to Penn Cinema on Oct. 28. The doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7. Tickets are $30. • A reminder that Westtown Township will hold its second informational meeting regarding an open space tax to preserve Crebilly Farm. The meeting is…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on October 20, 2022

It’s interesting how memories blend events in our minds and how intertwined those events are in our lives. Fifty years. October 1972. Specifically, Oct. 20, 1972. That’s the day I was promoted from staff sergeant to mister, the day I was separated from active duty in the Air Force. It was also the first time I heard of a guy named Joe Biden. It was…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on October 19, 2022

Walter C. Lenk, 75, formerly of Chadds Ford, died peacefully on Friday, Oct. 7, in the comfort of his Cambridge home with Debby Knight, his longtime partner in life, music, and dance at his side. Walter grew up as a Quaker in Chadds Ford and attended Westtown School, an experience that had a major impact on his life. At an early age, he became immersed…

Posted by Monica Fragale on October 19, 2022

Kennett Township supervisors will consider advertising their draft budget and finalizing a proposed tax increase at tonight’s (Oct. 19) meeting. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the New Garden Township building, where recent meetings have been held while the township’s meeting room is remediated for mold. The meeting will not be live-streamed. Final budget approval is slated for the supervisors’ Nov. 16 meeting. The…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on October 19, 2022

Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • Police said they arrested a 51-year-old man from Camden — not identified in the report — for trying to cash a fraudulent check at the Sun East Federal Credit Union on Route 1 in Concord Township. • State police are investigating the theft of more than $300 worth of merchandise from the Walgreens on Route 202 in Concord Township…