Photo of the Week: Rock Steady
Rock Steady
Late afternoon sun brings out the texture and mid-winter coloring in the rocks and landscape along the stream leading to the Brandywine Creek along Beaver Dam Road.
Author: Rich Schwartzman
New photo exhibit at Brandywine
Todd Webb, Four Men, Burlingame, KS, 1955, ink jet print. The Todd Webb Archive, Portland, ME.
Those who love black and white photography can get an eye-full at the Brandywine Museum of Art through May 4. The message of the exhibit may give some people pause, however. "Robert Frank & Todd Webb: Across America, 1955" has an eye on “America as Myth,” as one panel in the third-floor gallery says. “In 1955, each from their own perspective, they started to question…
Henderson approval on hold
A rendering showing the tiered roofline of the proposed new building at Painters Crossing.
It will take the Chadds Ford Planning Commission at least one more month before it votes on whether to recommend a new building for the Painters Crossing shopping center. As has been reported, The Henderson Group, which owns the center, wants to erect a new 15,000-plus square foot building with five units in the southeast corner of the center where Farmers’ Road, Arby’s, and the…
Concord recognizes residents
Allison O’Donoghue, fourth from left, is recognized for her 20 years of service to Concord Township as a member of the Parks & Recreation Board.
It was a night for Concord Township Council to recognize individuals and groups for a variety of efforts. Leading off during the Feb. 4 council meeting was the recognition of Allison O’Donoghue for years of service to the township. O’Donoghue retired after more than 20 years with the Parks and Recreation Board. She had served as director and as events coordinator during that time. Her…
Birmingham awards bids
Birmingham Township supervisors Monday night awarded bids for the 2025 Road Program and for mowing several township-owned properties. They also set a date for a long-awaited hearing to amend the zoning code. The road program went to AF Damon Co. for $182,147. Damon’s was the lowest of 11 bids received, according to Supervisors’ Chairman Scott Boorse. Damon’s bid was lower than the $340,000 that the…
Photo of the Week: Ice Paddle
Ice Paddle
Rob Swanson, of West Grove, finds areas of the Brandywine that aren’t frozen so he can enjoy his paddleboard on a cold Feb. 1.
Sanville calls it quits
Unionville-Chadds Ford Superintendent of Schools John Sanville, who has faced criticism during the last few years, announced late Friday that he’s retiring at the end of this July. He did not give any reason in his message except to say, “This decision comes after much reflection and conversation with my bride Debbie, and while not made lightly, I know the timing is right.” Chadds Ford…
Winterfest is coming
Winterfest is comin f. (Courtesy photo)
In “Game of Thrones,” viewers became aware of the phrase “Winter is coming.” In. Kennett Square, though, people know Winterfest is coming. And this year teetotalers can attend with a smaller admission cost. The 2025 Winterfest, put on by Kennett Collective, is now in its 13th year and is set for 12:30-4 p.m. on Feb. 22 at 600 S. Broad Street in Kennett Square. New…
Hearing board denies B&B
The Chadds Ford Township Zoning Hearing Board Tuesday denied a request for a variance from the requirement that the owner of a bed and breakfast live on the property. The vote to deny was 3-0. At issue was the 40-plus acre property at 1465 Smithbridge Road owned by Smithbridge Partners, L.P. with William D. Gardner as principal. Opposing the request were Kirsten Werner and Jared…
Photo of the Week: Rock Gobbler
Rock Gobbler
A giant mouth, a fossil, from the long-extinct Rock Gobbler species, is found along the banks of the Brandywine.
Board considers sewer loan
The Chadds Ford Sewer Authority is looking to borrow $300,00 and needs the township to guarantee that loan. The matter was discussed during the Board of Supervisors work session on Jan. 22 and could be voted on in February. Supervisors’ Chairman Timotha Trigg said the loan would be from the Delaware Valley Regional Finance Authority to replace the Woodland Pump Station. “Originally planned for future…