Archive for November 9th, 2022

Passion for Place at Gallery 222

The heart of art is passion—for the subjects being painted, the landscapes shown, the medium, and for art itself. Beyond that passion lies the history of not just the artist, but the tradition in which they have worked and lived. All of this combines to create scenes both familiar and new to entice the viewer into looking for more than meets the eye. This feeling is ...

 
 

Dems win, Westtown taxed

While vote totals are not yet official, it appears at this point that incumbent state Rep. Craig Williams, R-160, was the only Republican to win a race in the general Chadds Ford area. Unofficial totals indicate he defeated Democratic Party challenger Cathy Spahr 14,734 to 12,203. In the 158th Legislative District, incumbent Democrat Christine Sappey won reelection ...

 

Blogging Along the Brandywine: Unfinished Business

I got an earworm last Saturday morning. It’s not contagious, just annoying. And I blame it all on Michael Hall. But more of that later. Last Saturday morning was the always enjoyable and ever-popular Kennett Symphony Orchestra concert in the round in the soaring Grand Ballroom of the Mendenhall Inn. If you remember the Valley Forge Music Fair in Devon, you’ll recall ...

 

Barbara DesJardins

 

Chadds Ford meeting update part two

The continuation of the Nov. 2 Chadds Ford Board of Supervisors meeting planned for Nov. 10 is back on. It had been canceled due to a lack of a quorum, but there will be at least two supervisors taking part, based on an email from the township. The meeting is for a discussion on the 2023 budget and will start at 9 a.m.

 

Police Log Nov. 9: Thefts, crashes

Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • State police are investigating a burglary on Huntingdon Farm Drive in Concord Township. Unknown suspects broke through a back door, entered the home, and stole diamond earrings before fleeing, the police report said. The burglary took place on Oct. 17. • Police are also investigating a car theft in Concord Township. Police ...