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…
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 defeating former Kennett Square Mayor Leon Spencer 13,543…
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 the center stage…
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.
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 said an unknown male stole a 2012…
The Unionville High School Art Gala is this weekend and UHS senior Elissa Stoop has been selected as the 2022 Senior Student Featured Artist. Local artist and Student Art Show Committee member Sarah Snyder-Dinsel said, “I am constantly amazed at the high caliber of artwork created by UHS students. It is such a pleasure to view their pieces, and our selection of one senior artist…
The scheduled Nov. 10 continuation of the Nov. 2 supervisors' meeting has been canceled due to not having a quorum. It is presently unclear when they'll get back to the budget presentation and discussion.
Birmingham Township Board of Supervisors Monday night authorized advertising of the 2023 budget. Supervisors are scheduled to vote on the spending bill during their Dec. 5 meeting. While there was no lengthy discussion on the budget, Supervisors Chairman Scott Boorse said there would be no tax increase. The millage rate would remain at 1.6 mils. (A mil is a tax of $1 for every $1,000…
The peeling bark of a River Birch is just one of the course textures, along with the soil, mulching deadfall, the shrubs, and the stone wall. And they are punctuated with the smooth window trim and glass, and the vertical drainpipe.
According to an email from Concord Township, all lanes at Route 1 and Conchester Highway are closed at least until 6 p.m., Nov. 7. This is due to a truck accident that brought down a utility pole affecting the traffic signal.