Letter to editor, So ironic how timing is everything. The letter below was released exactly six years ago today, in Chadds Ford Live, October 18th, 2016. It was the very first piece I wrote and read to the Westtown Township Planning Commission, my first plea to pretty much anyone who would listen- stand up and fight for a better outcome for Crebilly Farm! Little did…
As anticipated, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board voted not to change school start times next academic year. The vote was unanimous, but the matter will likely come up again. School board directors had been talking about a change to a later start time for secondary students, but the administration recommended last week not to make any changes yet. As previously reported, the proposal called for…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Cricket Cricket is more than ready to find his forever home. He’s been in our care going on a year, and we don’t know why. He loves people, going on hikes, walks well on a leash, and loves car rides. He still has a lot of puppy energy and…
Deborah Jeane Reardon, 74, of Chadds Ford, died Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Christiana Hospital. Debbie was born in Wilmington to Charles and Regina Paruszewski. She attended Ursuline Academy through 10th grade before transferring to and graduating from Brandywine High School in 1965. She graduated from Virginia Intermont College and the University of Delaware. Debbie was a staple in local theatre for almost 20 years. She…
“For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes…
You may have read about the recent not-guilty verdict in the WCU sexual assault case in Chester County. We are writing as this coverage, like most coverage of sexual assault cases, may have the unintended consequence of triggering victims/survivors of sexual violence. For those victims/survivors who have either faced the same outcome or decided not to pursue a criminal case against their assailant, we would…
Art passes our eyes more times a day than most of us realize. It is used to inspire, sell, distract, and convince. Sometimes it is easy to let it just wash over our consciousness, consume it without intent. That is one of the values of dedicated gallery spaces: the chance to experience art intentionally, carefully, thoughtfully. The Infinite Page: Drawings by Armando Veve at the…
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. 15 through Oct. 21. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Work continues on Route 1 in Chadds Ford and Concord townships next week. From…
Do you know that 51% percent of consumers believe that businesses should be available to answer questions 24/7? And 42 percent of people say they prefer live chat to interacting on the phone. If you have a business that sells retail products (especially online), or an essential service that some may want immediately, live chat may be something for you to consider. It allows your…
• Hank’s Place has opened in its temporary location, at Kennett Steak and Mushroom on Birch Street in Kennett Square. Hank’s co-owner Katie Young said she and Anthony, her husband, signed a two-year lease for the Kennett location but are still committed to reopening back on Route 1 at Creek Road in Chadds Ford. They have applied for a conditional use hearing as part of…
