I needed to pinch myself. I caught myself partially agreeing with two Democratic Party politicians. And I generally do not like politicians from either of the two old parties. An email came in from state Reps. Jared Solomon and Chris Rabb, both representing legislative districts in Philadelphia, calling for open primaries in Pennsylvania. Yes, open primaries are ...
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Winery awaits zoning decision
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on September 21st, 2023
Concord Township residents and the owner of Penns Woods Winery must wait until November to learn whether the Zoning Hearing Board OKs a request for a special exception. The winery wants to replace its 1,400-square-foot barn with a 4,500-square-foot structure. The proposed new building would have 2,500 square feet of storage space and an additional 2,000 square ...
County tries to allay fears
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on September 19th, 2023
Chester County officials are still dealing with the fallout of the Danelo Cavalcante escape. County commissioners, the acting warden, and the director of emergency services told residents basically the same thing Monday night, the county failed the residents. “We need to regain your trust,” said Commissioner Josh Maxwell during a town hall meeting held at Pocopson ...
Photo of the Week: Autumn Approaches
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on September 19th, 2023
A patch of orange leaves in the late afternoon sun signals the coming of fall.
Mystery owner buys Galer Winery
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on September 18th, 2023
It’s the end of one era and the beginning of a new one for Brad and Lele Galer. Sunday was the last day for Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery, and plans are underway for the couple to move to New England. As previously reported, the Galers were selling and now the winery has been sold. New owners take over this week. But who that new owner is remained a secret ...
Reenactors bring history to life
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on September 17th, 2023
It was a great day for a battle reenactment. Sunshine and clear skies greeted visitors and reenactors alike this weekend as the Chadds Ford Historical Society hosted the Battle at Chadds Ford and a traditional Chadds Ford Days. The two-day event commemorated the Sept. 11, 1777, Battle of Brandywine. More than 80 reenactors and 20 camp followers were on hand to show ...
Dealership gets recommendation
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on September 14th, 2023
A car dealership for Hyundai and Genesis received the recommendation of the Chadds Ford Township Planning Commission for land development Wednesday night. Piazza Auto Group will now go to the Board of Supervisors for final land use approval. Piazza received the Planning Commission’s recommendations for a zoning map change and conditional use earlier this year, as ...
Cavalcante captured
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on September 13th, 2023
It’s over. Danelo Cavalcante, the convicted murderer who escaped from Chester County Prison on Aug. 31, is back in custody. The capture went down with no major incident, according to state police Lt. Col. George Bivens who headed up the manhunt. Cavalcante still had the rifle he had stolen two nights earlier, but no shots were fired. One of the canine units, a ...
Shots fired at Cavalcante
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on September 12th, 2023
Escaped prisoner Danelo Cavalcante has been considered dangerous before, now he’s “armed and dangerous,” according to Pennsylvania State Police Lt. Col. George Bivens. Bivens confirmed during a 9:30 a.m. press conference Tuesday that Cavalcante stole a rifle from a garage in South Coventry Township, but the homeowner was present, drew a pistol, and fired at ...
Photo of the Week: Late Summer
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on September 12th, 2023
The Brandywine Creek flows gently under later summer sunshine.
Cavalcante still at large
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on September 11th, 2023
The message from the Monday, Sept. 11 press conference regarding the search for Danelo Cavalcante didn’t change much from what was said Sunday. Cavalcante remains at large in the E. Nantmeal, E. Pikeland, and Phoenixville area. And that’s where police are focusing their search. State Police Lt. Col George Bivens, the deputy commissioner for operations, said he ...
