The Unionville Chadds Ford School Board directors voted Monday night to spend more than $2 million on various facility projects. Roofing projects for two schools were the largest expenses. Directors approved a bid of $1.6 million for a roof replacement at Unionville High School and a partial roof replacement at Patton Middle School for a cost of $602,222. School board director Rashi Akki, who chairs…
The Gilpin House and a majestic sycamore tree — at the Brandywine Battlefield Park — are witnesses to American History. The house was the home of the Gideon Gilpin Family during the Battle of Brandywine and the tree, according to the National Arborist Association and the International Society of Arboriculture assert that the tree has been there since the signing of the U.S. Constitution.
Emidio “Junior” Frezzo Jr., 87, a longtime resident of Kennett Square, died peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Jenner's Pond Retirement Community. He was the husband of Barbara Mason Frezzo, with whom he shared 44 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, PA., he was a son of the late Emidio Frezzo Sr. and the late Josephine Delaurentis Frezzo. Junior served our country in the United States Army. He was a progressive mushroom grower who was eager to learn,…
Thomas Arnold, 95, of West Chester, died Monday, March 4, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Mary C. Arnold, with whom he shared 66 years of marriage. Born in Hoboken, N.J., he was the son of the late Thomas Arnold and the late Carolyn Martina (Schmidt) Arnold. Survivors include his two sons, Clarke Arnold of West Chester,…
Gregg A. Pyle, 62, died Monday, March 11, ,at his home in Kennett Square. He was the loving husband of Gail (Burns) Pyle, who he met in 2006 and married in 2012. Born in West Chester, he was the son of Robert Pyle and Mary (Carpenter) Pyle. Gregg graduated from Unionville High School and RETS Electronic School in Marple. He then went on to be…
C. Robert Barnett, 84, of Kennett Square, formerly of West Grove, died Sunday, March 10, at Linden Hall, Kennett Square. Born in West Grove. he was the son of the late Walter E. Barnett and the late Dorothy Hopkins Barnett. He was a crane operator at Lukens Steel Co. in Coatesville, for many years Mr. Barnett was an avid Phillies fan. He went to Clearwater,…
It’s finally going to happen, according to PennDOT. Twin Bridges, the old span over the Brandywine Creek on S. Creek Road between Chadds Ford and Pennsbury Township will be closed for replacement in two weeks and stay closed until autumn of 2025. In addition to the bridge, the project includes replacing the approach roadway, the guide rails, and signing/pavement marking upgrades. The anticipated start date…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Chip Meet Chip. This handsome 2-year-old is currently interviewing for his forever home. Chip is dog-friendly and kid-friendly. He will gladly show you how a dog should sit and stay for a small treat. He also loves to play tug and fetch. When he's not in a playful mood,…
The new format for the Chadds Ford Elementary School Art Show and Sale, which coincided with the show’s 75th anniversary, seems to have been a hit. And while some artists bowed out for this year, the show picked up 23 new artists, professionals who haven’t shown there before. Changes for this year included having it on one day only, Saturday. Gone was the Friday night…
As you walk into Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled, the new exhibition opening March 17 at the Brandywine Museum of Art, you are greeted by an entirely unexpected experience. An automaton, a hidden music box spreading sinister tinkling tones, a taxidermic animal of indeterminate origin sitting on a vintage flotation device, all accompanied by a projection that highlights the automaton in full motion, in all its grotesque…
PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from March 18 through March 22. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Vegetation management will cause lane closures through the end of the month on Route 52 between Route 1 and Burrows…