Photo of the Week: Autumn Morn
Autumn Morn
The sun shines brightly over Anson Nixon Park on a Sunday morning after a gray and soggy Saturday.
Monthly Archives: October 2023
Adopt-a-Pet Oct. 16
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Charlie Charlie is a handsome, 3-year-old guy who is currently looking for his forever home. He enjoys receiving pets and showing off how good he looks in his lion costume. You can name your adoption fee for Charlie through Sunday, Oct. 22. Mentos Meet Mentos, an 8-year-old female who…
Brandywine Art Guide: ‘Rooted’ at BRM
Joe Cepeda, illustration for Rafa Counts on Papá, 2022, oil over acrylic, on illustration board, 14 x 27 in. Lent by the artist.
Never judge a book by its cover — but sometimes, those covers are so gorgeous that it simply can’t be helped. The new exhibition at the Brandywine Art Museum, Rooted: Family and Nature in Contemporary Children’s Book Illustration, showcases the amazing artworks that illuminate stories and tell powerful tales of their own. The exhibition includes more than 75 illustrations from eight picture books, each by…
Road Report for Oct. 14 through Oct. 20
PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Oct. 14 through Oct. 20. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Milling, paving, and utility adjustments will cause a lane closure on Springlawn Road between Cheyney and Glen Mills roads in…
Around Town Oct 12
The annual Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens is underway through Nov. 12.
• Now through Nov. 12 is the annual Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens. The more than 5,000 chrysanthemum plants in rich colors of yellow, orange, lavender, maroon, and more transform the Grand Conservatory at Longwood Gardens into an autumnal dream. Through Oct. 28, the gardens are open Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 a.m.…
Hearings for Wegmans and Terrain in Concord
Concord Township Council held conditional use hearings for Terrain Café and Wegmans Tuesday night and decisions are expected in November. First up was Terrain. The garden shop at Route 1 and Evergreen Drive has an indoor dining area but went to the council for a hearing to get permission for an outdoor dining area that would seat about 82 people. But much of the discussion…
Police Log Oct. 11: Fatal DUI, assault
Pennsylvania State Police Avondale Barracks • Pennsylvania State Police said Elaine McQuillin, 67, of West Chester, was killed in a two-car crash in Pocopson Township on Oct. 3. A juvenile passenger in McQuillin’s vehicle was injured, transported to a trauma center, and later released. The police report said she was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, Lenape Road just north of Overlook Circle.…
Photo of the Week: Stillness
Stillness
Shallow roots lay motionless but if they start to wiggle, run.
Symphony goes for love and nature
The Kennett Symphony begins its 83rd season this Sunday, Oct. 15, withy a concert at Longwood Gardens.
When Kennett Symphony Music Director Michael Hall learned that the orchestra’s 83rd season would open at Longwood Gardens, he started thinking about nature. The concert is this Sunday, Oct. 15 beginning at 7:30 p.m. “The inspiration came from Longwood,” he said. But then he wondered what music would work. There’s plenty of music about nature, he said, but he let his imagination go and looked at…
Adopt-a-Pet Oct. 9
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Donner Looking for a larger dog? Meet Donner, a 7-year-old male. This handsome guy is described as easy to leash, loves to approach people, and accepts affection. He is found to be housebroken too. Please bring your family and any other dogs for a meeting before you welcome this…
School district celebrates 100 years
What’s a parade without a marching band?
Unionville-Chadds Ford School District celebrated its 100 years in service with a brief parade Friday. The parade started where the district began in 1923, at Unionville Elementary School, and made its way down to the high school football field before the start of the homecoming game. Here's the parade in photos.