July 2023 - Page 2 of 6 - Chadds Ford Live

Police Log July 26: Indecent contact, thefts

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on July 26, 2023

Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • The Pennsylvania State Police, Troop K, Media, Criminal Investigation Unit, is investigating allegations and information received regarding Daniel C. Waters, 57 years old, of Glen Mills. Waters has been charged with multiple felony criminal charges involving indecent sexual contact with minors, corruption of minors, endangering the welfare of children, firearms charges, and other related charges. Waters is a high…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on July 25, 2023

Saturday in the Park

The Mallards take a quiet after-lunch stroll through Anson B. Nixon Park in Kennett Square.

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on July 24, 2023

Read more about the article Changes planned for BRM

A change in grade is planned for the entrance to the Brandywine River Museum of Art. (Architect's rendering.)

Some changes are in store for the Brandywine River Museum of Art. And those changes should make access to the museum easier for some people. The Chadds Ford Zoning Hearing Board last week granted a waiver to the museum to allow fill (soil) to be used in the flood plain to regrade the main entrance to the museum’s courtyard so that entrance can be ADA…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on July 24, 2023

Read more about the article Adopt-a-Pet July 24

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Stretch Armstrong Say hello to Stretch Armstrong. Stretch is an awesome, 6-year-old, big orange and white cat and quite the volunteer favorite. He is such a mellow, sweet, and gentle boy... what's not to love? We hope you'll come say hello to this chill and friendly fellow very soon.…

Posted by Victoria Rose on July 22, 2023

Read more about the article Brandywine Art Guide: Rose Squared Art Show

Art lovers rejoice. After a surprise cancellation of the annual Summer Fine Craft Fair held by the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen, a new organizer has stepped in to put on a show full of fine art, crafts, food, and more at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington. On July 29 and 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Rose Squared Art…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on July 21, 2023

Due to a water main break, water service will be interrupted on the 400 block of Maple Alley. The Borough estimates repairs to be completed this evening. After completion and restoration of water service, as a precautionary measure, the 400 block of Maple Alley will be on a boil water notice until the evening of evening Monday, July 24, to allow for testing of the…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on July 21, 2023

Kennett Square’s water main on E. South Street — between S. Union Street and S. Walnut Street — will be replaced this summer, according to an email from the borough. The work is tentatively planned to start on or about Aug. 7 and is expected to be completed by November. The contractor, Barrasso Excavation Inc. will work from approximately 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on July 21, 2023

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from July 22 through July 28. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Curb and storm sewer installation will cause periodic daytime lane closures on Hannum Avenue between W. Washington Street and N.…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on July 21, 2023

• Madison Carr of Chadds Ford was named to President's List at Coastal Carolina University. Students who made the President's List have achieved a 4.0 grade point average during the semester. • Samuel Biddle of Chadds Ford was among 2,650-plus students who received their degrees at the spring 2023 commencement ceremonies at Middle Tennessee State University. • Johnathan Fager, of Chadds Ford was named to…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on July 20, 2023

Read more about the article Around Town July 20

• A new exhibit of unseen Andrew Wyeth Art, Abstract Flash: Unseen Andrew Wyeth will soon open at The Brandywine River Museum of Art. The exhibit features 38 never before seen abstract watercolors and includes rare archival documents that show Wyeth’s encounters with abstract expressionism and geometric abstraction. Abstract Flash runs from July 29 through Feb. 18. • Pennsbury Township supervisors enacted a new parking ordinance…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on July 19, 2023

Read more about the article Rehabbing thoroughbreds at Maui Meadow

Nina Lyman takes Rajun Bull for a light workout in the rink.

Life for professional athletes takes a big turn after retirement. They’re no longer as active and some have to adjust their eating habits. Others, still, have to take care so their bodies can mend after years of hard use. That goes for horses as well as humans. And that’s where Maui Meadow Farm comes into play. Maui Meadow Farm, on Pocopson Road in Pennsbury Township,…