Schools closed
All schools in the Unionville-Chadds Ford, Kennett Consolidated, and Garnet Valley school districts are closed today, Jan. 16.
Monthly Archives: January 2024
Photo of the Week: Duckin’ the Cold
Duckin' the Cold
The duck seems apprehensive about going into the cold water.
Schools unite for MLK Day
Volunteers gather in the Hillendale Elementary School gymnasium to take part in the Martin Luther King Day of Service.
The traditional observance of Martin Luther King Day in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District was a little different this year. There were activities in most of the district elementary schools in years past, but this year Pocopson and Hillendale Elementary schools teamed up for projects in the Hillendale gym. According to Pocopson Principal Cliff Beaver, “We do have a tradition of doing MLK Day at…
Adopt-a-Pet Jan. 15
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Austin Meet Austin, a handsome 1-year-old dog looking for a forever home. Austin is a very intelligent and very fun dog. Great with other dogs and would be perfect for a family. WOW-Sound like a great dog? We think so too. Please bring the family to meet him today!…
Rabbinic Reflections: Season for optimism
Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel marching with other civil rights leaders from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, on March 21, 1965. From far left: John Lewis, an unidentified nun, Ralph Abernathy, Martin Luther King, Jr., Ralph Bunche, Abraham Joshua Heschel, Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth. (Image from https://jwa.org/media/abraham-joshua-heschel-on-selma-march-1965)
Optimism is hard to come by these days. From the weather to Philly sports to politics and global affairs, there is so much to lament. I count myself lucky that winter is not usually a downer for me. As I looked for inspiration to hold onto the light of the holiday season or to the growing light of each day, I found myself thinking about…
Brandywine Art Guide: Solo Series at Abington Art Center
Dine by Summer Yates
Presenting artists and artworks in relation to each other is one of the many magics of galleries. Whether it is comprised of single pieces from dozens of artists or collections of a few, bringing various mediums, styles, forms, and viewpoints together in one physical location allows for interesting juxtapositions and interpretations. At the Abington Art Center, the Winter 2024 Solo Series features four artists, Mia…
Academic Achievement Jan. 12
• Chadds Ford resident Olivia DiMarino, majoring in nursing, made the Fall 2023 Dean's List at DeSales University. To qualify for Dean's List, a student must have a minimum 3.50 GPA on no fewer than 12 credit hours. • Julia Boettler of Chadds Ford was named to the Dean's List at Slippery Rock University for the fall 2023 semester. The dean's list consists of SRU…
Road Report for Jan. 13 through Jan. 19
PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Jan. 13 through Jan. 19. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • PECO utility improvements will cause several daytime lane closures along Route 1 in Chester County. From Monday, Jan. 8 through…
Around Town Jan. 11
• The West Chester International Short Film Festival will celebrate its 18th Fest from Friday, April 26 through Sunday, April 28. With three days of film blocks, parties, workshops, Pop-up Blocks, and more, the Festival brings films from dozens of countries to Downtown West Chester, in a celebration of independent filmmaking. During the weekend, dozens of short films from filmmakers around the world in every…
Another storm, another flood
Don’t try to drive through standing water. These cars got stranded on Route 1 just west of the intersection with Creek Road.
For the second time in less than a month, rains caused the Brandywine Creek to spill its banks along Route 1 in Chadds Ford early Wednesday morning. Four cars became stranded in the flooded roadway. Heavy winds knocked out power in parts of Chester and Delaware counties between 7 and 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, but the creek didn’t flood the roadway until a little…
Police Log Jan. 10: Thefts
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • Someone stole a furnace and three tankless water heaters from a construction site on Route 202 in Concord Township on Nov. 29. The value of the stolen property is estimated to be more than $5,000. • Five Guys in the Concordville Town Centre was ripped off on Nov. 21. An unknown individual stole four gift cards totaling $250, police…