It’s been two years since Hurricane Ida destroyed Hank’s Place on Sept. 1, 2021. Flooding filled the entire iconic eatery with seven feet of water. That’s two years since owners Anthony and Katie Young have been caught up in a bureaucratic Catch-22, with their hands and feet bound by red tape edicts from the federal and municipal government. On the positive side, the Youngs have gotten…
As the new school year is just days away from starting, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District preparing for a momentous milestone in the history of the district - the upcoming Centennial School Year. For a century, the UCFSD community has been dedicated to fostering excellence in education, and now it's time to celebrate this remarkable journey together. As the district embarks on this momentous occasion,…
Fall starts with an explosion of art in the Brandywine Valley. With new shows, festivals, workshops, and workshops, it is a wonderful time to explore the local art scene. The Brandywine Festival of the Arts celebrates the best of the local art scene again this year on September 9 and 10 at Brandywine Park in Wilmington. With more than 240 artists, vendors, a free flu…
PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Aug. 26 through Sept. 1. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Motorists should expect daytime lane closures on Beaver Dam Road between Beaver Valley and Creek roads from Monday, Aug. 28…
• The next meeting of the Chadds Ford Business Association is Thursday, Sept. 7 at Brandywine Prime beginning at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $35 for hors d'oeuvres plus first drink. Go here to RSVP. • Brandywine Professional Association of Western DelCo will meet again from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13 At Maple Spring Farm, 360 Glen Mills Road in Thornton. The…
• Lila Downs, one of Latin America’s most influential artists, is coming to Longwood Gardens on Sept. 20. This Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter is known for her charismatic performances and unique compositions that combine diverse genres and rhythms as diverse as Mexican rancheras and corridos, boleros, jazz standards, hip-hop, cumbia, and North American folk music. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. and tickets start at $35. Get tickets…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • A 60-year-old man from Virginia said he lost $100 in a bathroom at Wegmans on July 19. According to the police report, he placed his wallet on the toilet. He then left the restroom without his wallet and when he went back to retrieve it, he noticed money was missing. The value of lost currency is $100 in the…
The Brandywine Conservancy has launched a new flood study with the hope of mitigating damage from any future major flood event along Brandywine Creek. Teaming up with the conservancy are the Chester County Water Resources Authority and the University of Delaware Water Resources Center. Also included are both Chester and Delaware County governments, The study will also include input from Stroud Water Research Center, West…
As anticipated, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board voted to buy two diesel buses while it runs a pilot program on electric buses. The buses are from Rohrer Bus Sales for $283,050 ($141,525 each) and they’ll go into service during the 2024-2025 school year. Delivery is expected in July 2024. Director Rashi Akki said buying the diesel buses is a straight-up purchase, but also explained how…
A butterfly hangs out in the early evening sunshine.
A new café with a Latin flair is open on Route 1 and Hickory Hill Road in Pennsbury Township where Mushrooms used to be. Margie Perez opened the shop with no fanfare in February. She describes the shop as a light fusion of Columbian and the more standard North American flavors. As she said, “I’m living the dream.” Ironically, Perez said she never cooked while…