PennDOT has announced that more than 80 municipal police departments from Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties will join the Pennsylvania State Police in a coordinated aggressive driving enforcement wave to help reduce the number of crashes, injuries, and fatalities on area roadways as part of a statewide mobilization that runs through April 23. The enforcement wave will focus on distracted driving, speeding, and work…
Chadds Ford Elementary School will present its 74th Annual Art Show and Sale on Friday, March 17, from 7-10 p.m., for an adults-only opening night, as well as a family-friendly day on Saturday, March 18, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. We are excited once again to host the time-honored, volunteer-run event at Chadds Ford Elementary School. There is no admission fee for this event.…
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline today approved a grant of $4.2 million awarded to Westtown Township for the preservation of Crebilly Farm. The latest funding is added to a $2.15 million Preservation Partnership Grant that the Commissioners awarded to regional conservation non-profit Natural Lands at the Feb. 8 public meeting, bringing a total County contribution for saving Crebilly Farm to…
The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association is partnering with Delaware Valley University and Whysper Wynd Farm to provide a live-stream view of expectant mares as they prepare to give birth to their foals. With several foal cameras installed at DelVal's breeding facilities and at Whysper Wynd Farm, viewers will have access to a live view of the birth of nine foals (five from DelVal and four…
Longwood Gardens and The Conservation Fund have entered into a binding agreement with Granogue Reserve, LTD., LLC (GRLLC) for Longwood to acquire and operate Granogue, the 505-acre estate and long-time residence of the late Mr. and Mrs. Irénée du Pont, Jr. located in New Castle County, Delaware. The agreement is based on a plan that was worked on jointly between Longwood Gardens, The Conservation Fund, and GRLLC over…
The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce kicked off the year with clear and actionable goals, at its annual meeting, during which the 2023 Board of Directors was introduced. Speakers included Tim Moore, Immediate Past Chairman who shared strategic accomplishments and initiatives, Doug Doerfler, 2023 chairman shared his vision and objectives, and President & CEO Cheryl Kuhn recognized the outstanding service of members. More than…
Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer announced today that multiple felony charges of child endangerment, aggravated indecent assault, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, sexual assault, and related crimes, have been brought against Anais Munoz, 19, of Chester. The four minor victims range in age from 7 to 13. It is alleged that the abuse occurred over a two-year period beginning in 2020, the year that the…
A new partnership provides a pathway for Delaware County Community College graduates of selected associate degree programs into Muhlenberg’s accelerated bachelor’s degree programs. The two schools reached the agreement on Dec. 2, it was announced today. It applies to DCCC students who graduate from specified programs with an associate in arts, associate in science, or associate in applied science degree. Admitted Muhlenberg students may earn…
The Brandywine Conservancy recently celebrated milestone achievements in land conservation as it ended 2022 with more than 500 total conservation easements held by the organization, while also exceeding 70,000 acres of land that have been permanently preserved through both direct and facilitated easements. Staff completed a total of 32 conservation projects throughout the year, resulting in the protection of 1,033 additional acres of land in…
During the cold month of January, when winter blues are likely to set in, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) invites area families to leave the house for a dose of good, old-fashioned family fun. Between January 21 and 28, YMCA branches across Chester County will open their doors to the public, hosting free open houses. It’s all to celebrate the Y’s expansion of family-friendly…
The Chadds Ford Township Board of Supervisors are pleased to announce the opening of the Studios of Painter’s Folly: Community Art Space. Available to six painters per month, the community art space is located in the mansion known as Painter’s Folly and famous for being one of Andrew Wyeth’s biggest inspirations. The studios are located in two rooms (Wyeth and Pyle Studios) on the second…