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Chadds Ford passes budget

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on December 20, 2023

Supervisor Noelle Barbone, left, with a bouquet from fellow Supervisor Samantha Reiner. This was Barbone’s final meeting after eight years on the board.

It took three meetings, but Chadds Ford Township now has a budget for 2024. As Supervisors’ Chairman Samantha Reiner said, “The third time is the charm.” But the third time also became the last time for one supervisor to sit at the big table. There was no opposition to the budget proposal during the Dec. 19 work session despite including a fire tax to help…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 20, 2023

Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • Kelle Wyly, 37, of West Chester, was arrested for drug possession in Concord Township, a state police report said. The arrest came at 6:05 p.m. on Nov. 20 on Temple Road. According to the report, police were dispatched to the area for a suspicious person, and troopers found a person matching the description given. It was also determined that…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 19, 2023

Thanks to the joint efforts of the Brandywine Valley SPCA, the South Coatesville Police Department, and a good Samaritan, a suspect has been identified and charged in the abuse of a dog found with multiple injuries to the face and amputation of her back leg. Police were alerted to a South Coatesville home by a tipster who heard the dog crying and yelping in pain.…

Posted by Press Release on December 19, 2023

Dermatology Partners, the leading Mid-Atlantic, privately owned, physician-led dermatology group, is excited to announce the acquisition of Chadds Ford Dermatology, a well-established dermatology practice in the Chadds Ford community. This strategic acquisition, effective December 18, 2023, signifies a significant step in expanding Dermatology Partners' presence in Pennsylvania. Chadds Ford Dermatology – located at 6 Dickenson Drive in Chadds Ford - has been a prominent part…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on December 19, 2023

Moon Over Kuerner’s

A crescent moon and a patch of blue punctuate the old Kuerner farmhouse. Is there mystery in the darkness?

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 18, 2023

Read more about the article Adopt-a-Pet Dec. 18

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Corduroy Meet Corduroy, a curious 4-year-old boy who enjoys playing. He would make a great companion who likes being outside. He would also make a great hiking buddy. Please come to meet him. You can name your adoption fee for Corduroy through Sunday, Dec. 24. Dude Senior gentleman Dude…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 17, 2023

Boleslaw E. Brzoska, 77, of West Grove, died Tuesday, Dec. 12, surrounded by his loving family at ChristianaCareHospital. He was the spouse of Alicja (Dziegielewska) Brzoska, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Born in Peczerzyno, Poland, he was the son of the late Edward and Bronislawa (Grabowska) Brzoska. He was predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law, Lucja (Miroslaw) Zaionc. In his youth, Boleslaw attended Gdansk…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 17, 2023

Dr. Joseph Allen Kobeski, 53, of Kennett Square, died suddenly of an apparent heart attack, doing what he loved best, hunting on his farm with friends, on Saturday morning Dec. 9. He was the beloved husband of Jena Elise (Iannuzzelli) Kobeski, with whom he shared 14 years of marriage. Born in Chicago, Ill., he was a son of the late Walter Dan Kobeski and Virginia…

Posted by Victoria Rose on December 17, 2023

Read more about the article Trains & cheer at Winterthur

Chief Conductor Kirk Lindvig

The classic Twelve Days of Christmas may include lords a-leaping, ladies dancing, and a few too many birds, but Yuletide at Winterthur styles the holiday a bit differently this year. Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library has added a variety of new displays, including “Twelve Days of Christmas,” a fantastical toy train display that presents antique favorites for children both young and young at heart. “I…

Posted by Press Release on December 15, 2023

Delaware County Council unanimously approved the County’s FY 2024 budget at the Dec. 13 public meeting. Next year’s budget represents the county’s investment in the community it serves including investments in services to residents, county infrastructure, public safety, and the county team who work to serve residents each day. It also reflects the reality of running a County in the wake of spiking inflation, addressing…

Posted by Maria Novak Dugan on December 15, 2023

The world has been talking about millennials for years. While nonprofits should continue to account for millennials, since they are the largest part of the current workforce, it’s now time to start examining Gen Z. Its members were born between 1996 and 2012 and make up an estimated 30% of the population in the United States. A Global Trends in Giving Report noted that Gen…