Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • State police arrested a man who had an active warrant from Maryland. The police report said troopers observed Robert Waddell, 51, of Newark, walking along Route 202 at 4:25 a.m. on Feb. 17. Troopers made a welfare check and found there was a warrant for his arrest. • Police said they arrested two men in connection with a Dec.…
PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from March 3 to March 7. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Utility installation will cause periodic daytime lane closures on Route 1 between Joshua’s Way and Fairville Road in Pennsbury Township…
• Longwood Gardens has released the schedule for its summer performance series. Performances kick off on May 30 with The Savoy Company performing The Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan. On June 5 it’s BalletX. For a full list of summer performances, go here. • There’s going to be a Park Day at the Brinton Run Preserve on Oakland Road in Chadds Ford Township. The day…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • State police are now reporting that a harassment complaint was filed against a 34-year-old man from Philadelphia. The suspect, not identified in the report, is alleged to have made phone threats to his former girlfriend working at Citizens Bank in Concord Township. The calls came in through the bank's public phone line. Police were called into the case on…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Jakey The shelter is no place for a senior dog. Jakey is an 11-year-old who needs a soft place to land and in a home that will help him shine in his golden years. Jakey is super sweet and allows all handling from humans. He still has lots of…
Tufts University announced that two students from Chadds Ford made the school’s Dean’s List for the fall 2024 semester. Those students are Melissa Griswold and Maille Mojica, both in the Class of 2028. Dean's List honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater.
PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Feb. 24 to Feb. 28. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Utility installation will cause daytime lane closures on High. Street between Sharpless and E. Nields streets in West Chester through…
• One exhibit is leaving but two more are underway. The Andrew Wyeth exhibit Up East: Andrew Wyeth in Maine at the Brandywine Museum of Art is closing this Sunday, Feb. 23 but another two exhibits are already on display. The photo exhibit Robert Frank and Todd Webb: Across America, 1955 (https://chaddsfordlive.com/2025/02/08/new-photo-exhibit-at-brandywine/) runs through May 11, while Tell Me a Story Where the Bad Girl…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Snow Snow is a beautiful 4-year-old inside and out. She is pure white with beautiful yellow eyes. Her very affectionate and loving personality compliments her lovely exterior. Please come meet Snow soon. You can name your adoption fee for Snow through Sunday, Feb. 23. Twinkie Meet Twinkie. This handsome…
Regarding your recent article, “Sanville Defends Recommendation,” I think Mr. Stookey raises some common sense objections to the project’s financial analysis prepared by the school district. The school board should exercise its duty to the community and think independently of the school administration. To lay to rest any doubts, the board should postpone its vote on an RFP and adopt Mr. Stookey’s suggestion to engage…
PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Feb. 17 to Feb. 21. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Utility installation will cause daytime lane closures on High. Street between Sharpless and E. Nields streets in West Chester through…