The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Mars Mars is quite a handsome, 13-year-old orange man. With the demeanor of a professor emeritus, this dignified gentleman fully believes in taking life a day at a time while staying open-minded to new experiences and meeting new people. Mars would love to say hello to you soon. You…
This month, the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation will distribute 58,239 new winter coats to underprivileged children living in the five-county region of Philadelphia via its 2022 Driving Away the Cold program. Since the program started 14 years ago, The Auto Dealers Caring for Kids Foundation has warmed the bodies and souls of more than 575,000 children. David Kelleher, President of David Dodge Chrysler…
Not everyone thinks the Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board or the district administration has acted in good faith during the last several years. Chad Williams, a U-CF parent from Birmingham Township is one. Another is state Sen. Scott Martin, chairman of the Senate Education Committee. Martin, R-13, went so far as to call two U-CF officials “arrogant” in how they responded to requests for information about…
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 Nov. 5 through Nov. 11. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • From Monday, Nov. 7, through Friday, Nov. 11, motorists should expect daytime lane closures…
In a 15-minute meeting Wednesday, the Kennett Township supervisors approved a confidential settlement agreement and an open space grant application formally appointed a chief administrative officer for pensions and finalized two appointments to the planning commission. The confidential settlement agreement that was unanimously approved was for a matter of personnel, according to township Manager Eden Ratliff. Ratliff said at Wednesday’s meeting, held at the New…
Marie H. Spencer, 97, of West Grove, died peacefully on Monday, Oct. 31. She was the wife of Bryan Spencer who died in 2000, and with whom she shared 55 years of marriage. She was the daughter of the late Mary Kelly and Irving Chambers and was born on May 17, 1925; Marie grew up in Hockessin. Marie is survived by one daughter, Judy Hoopes…
Art events are in full swing throughout the region! Take advantage of the beautiful fall weather and explore all the exhibitions, fests, and fairs this November in the Brandywine Valley. Check websites and social media for updated health and safety measures for each venue. Is there anything better than rambling through a big old building full of treasures? Aston Mill Arts (formerly Heron Studios/Heron Crest…
Meetings and polling places usually held at the Kennett Township building will be held elsewhere while remediation and repair work continues in the township’s meeting room. Kennett Township residents who normally vote in elections at the township building will instead vote at Bethany Presbyterian at 316 Kennett Pike, according to a press release. Election Day in Pennsylvania is Tuesday, Nov. 8. “On Oct. 6, the…
• Phillies Fever has reached the Chadds Ford area as the above photo of a merchandise stand at the Sunoco station at Routes 1 and 202 shows. Several members of Concord Township Council also wore Phillies jerseys during their Nov. 1 meeting. The Phillies and Houston Astros are tied at two games a piece in the best of seven World Series. • The Chester County…
In a quick Chadds Ford Township Board of Supervisors meeting Wednesday night, township Manager Matt Baumann gave a very brief rundown of the timeline for adopting the 2023 budget. No numbers were yet ready, but he said the tax rate would continue to be one of the two lowest in Delaware County. He said a full presentation would be ready for the Nov. 30 work…
Rosalie, an Italian restaurant, is eying the Shops at Brinton Lake as a new location. Already in Wayne, Rosalie wants to move into the site of the former Ruby’s Diner. Concord Council wrapped up a conditional use hearing for the restaurant before the start of its Nov. 1 meeting. At issue was approval for outdoor dining, but there won’t be a decision until Nov. 15.…