The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Happy This beautiful, 3-year-old girl’s personality is true to her name – Happy. Happy is a sweet and loving girl who is ready to find her forever family. Bring your family and any other dogs for a meet. You can name your adoption fee for Happy through Sunday, Nov.…
From animal portraiture to trash to dirty clay, art is subjective. The 47th Unionville High School Art Gala saw the return of some well-known area artists, as well as some who are lesser known. Among the known names in this past weekend's event were Carol Appicella, Annette Alessi, Christine Burke, and Diane Micklin, as well as this year’s featured artist, Shawn Faust. And there were…
The word “moron” has cropped up a few times regarding a proposed bill by U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa. It’s called the Dairy Pride Act, and it would outlaw the use of dairy terms for nondairy products. Under the proposal, such things as coconut milk, almond milk, soy milk, etc., could no longer be called “milk.” Instead, they’d have to be referred to as beverages,…
Dominic DeDominic, 94, of Kennett Square, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, at the Chester County Hospital. He was the husband of Esther Ranalli DeDominic, who died in 2002, and with whom he shared 50 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Peter DeDominic and the late Margaret Bucci DeDominic. Dominic was a hairdresser and the owner/operator of the Longwood…
PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Nov.18 through Nov. 24. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Vegetation management continues to cause lane closures on Old Kennett Pike between Route 82 and Burnt Mill Road in Kennett Township…
Chadds Ford Township supervisors are considering a new tax to help Concordville Fire & Protective Assn. That possible new tax is now included in the proposed budget that can be found on the township website. The tax, recommended by township treasurer Laura Lim, would be for 0.11 mils, and amount to $102,300 for the year. She said the tax would mean about a $55 increase…
• The Delaware County Symphony Explorers are offering a free introduction to symphonic music for school-age children accompanied by a parent or guardian. The children will learn about the violin and have the opportunity to experience part of a rehearsal. DCS Symphony Explorers will take place on Monday, Nov. 27 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Please verify attendance by emailing: symphonyexplorersdcs@gmail.com. Symphony Explorers will be…
Except for some comments, Concord Township’s budget hearing Tuesday night was a virtual repeat of last year’s hearing. The millage rates are almost identical with no tax increases planned. Anticipated revenue and expenditures for the 2024 budget are $4.18 million, with a general fund millage rate at 0.206. Additionally, there are 0.064 mils for the library fund, 0.061 for fire hydrants, and 0.044 for fire…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • State police said they arrested 40-year-old Glenn Gartner, of Pedricktown, N.J. on shoplifting charges. The arrest happened shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 8 at Wegmans in Concord Township. According to the report, Gartner is accused of stealing $11.49 worth of sushi and $1.50 worth of Wegmans chicken wings. • Police from the Media barracks are also investigating a…
On Nov. 2, the Chester County History Center premiered the powerful Netflix feature film, Rustin. The film focuses on civil rights activist Bayard Rustin and the iconic Aug. 28, 1963, Washington March for Jobs and Freedom, which he envisioned, organized, and brought to reality. Born in West Chester in 1912, Bayard Rustin was raised by his maternal grandparents, attended Quaker meetings where he learned the…
Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board members need to consider upgrading the wastewater treatment facilities at Chadds Ford Elementary School. The topic has been under consideration for several years and a final decision is approaching. The current system was installed in 1964 and treated water is discharged into Ring Run which feeds into the Brandywine Creek. It’s rated to treat 6,000 gallons per day but is currently…