Road report for May 13 through May 17

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from May 13 through May 17. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • The widening of Route 1 continues. From Tuesday, May 14 through Monday, June 3, motorists should expect traffic delays because…

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Around Town May 9

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Third Thursdays return to Kennett Square on May 16.

• They’re back. Third Thursdays are returning to Kennett Square, beginning May 16 and extending into October. Kennett Collaborative works with the Borough to close down the street to allow for outdoor dining, live music, extended shopping, cultural celebrations, and other fun activities for families and neighbors. Kennett Collaborative said Chatham Financial will be the lead sponsor for one of Kennett Collaborative's most beloved programs,…

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Road report for May 6 through May 10

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from May 6 through May 10. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • The widening of Route 1 continues. From Tuesday, May 14 through Monday, June 3, motorists should expect traffic delays because…

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Around Town May 2

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Yoga on the Brandywine, May 11.

• The Brandywine River Museum of Art is hosting Yoga on the Brandywine on Saturday, May 11, from 10-11 a.m. This is an inclusive and beginner-friendly yoga class designed for practitioners of all levels to explore the transformative benefits of yoga in just one hour. The class will be held indoors in the museum's Waterview Room, which features floor-to-ceiling window views of Brandywine Creek. The…

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Road report for April 29 through May 3

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from April 29 through May 3. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Southbound Route 202 between Route 1 and Hillman Drive will have daytime lane closures for stormwater improvements on Monday, April…

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Around Town April 25

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Learn to incorporate native plants into your garden at Mt. Cuba Center.

• For those planning a new garden or want to incorporate native plants into an already existing garden, Mt. Cuba Center is offering a 2-hour eco-gardening consultation. The private consultation is $234, with. a two-person limit. From novel plant combinations and seasonal maintenance tips, and from difficult garden spots to attracting your favorite wildlife visitors, a Mt. Cuba consultant will provide a customized experience to…

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Light turnout for primary

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Chester and Delaware counties are reporting light voter turnout in Tuesday’s primary. Both say turnout was just less than 23 percent.

As is often the case with primary elections, turnout can be low. That’s, especially so when there are no contested races. In many cases, campaign signs outnumbered voters at any given time. At the Concord Township municipal complex on Thornton Road yesterday, pickleball players often outnumbered voters at the two precincts at that complex. But while the turnout was low — an average of less…

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Road report for April 22 through April 26

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Ridge Road between the Ridings and Coopers Hawk Road remains closed through the end of the month for storm sewer replacement.

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from April 22 through April 26. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • PennDOT announced today that the bridge carrying Smithbridge Road over Webb Creek has reopened following the completion of a $1.7…

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Around Town April 18

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Steve and Jackie Sonsini are in the final stages of preparing the new Chadds Ford Coffee House. It's schedule to open on April 24.

• The Chadds Ford Coffee House is about to open in the location of the former First Keystone Bank/Bryn Mawr Trust in the little strip center with the U.S. Post Office. The shop is scheduled to open on Wednesday, April 24. Plans call for the shop to be open seven days per week, from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to…

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Road report for April 15 through April 19

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from April 15 through April 19. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Through April 20, the right lane of southbound Route 202 will be closed overnight between Brinton’s Bridge and Oakland roads…

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Around Town April 11

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Wildflower Weekend is coming to Mt. Cuba Center on April 19 through 21.

• Mt. Cuba Center’s annual Wildflower Weekend is Friday through Sunday, April 19-21. Experience the display of spring ephemeral blooms and enjoy three days of live music, gardening activities and tours, outdoor family programming, and more. Food selections and native plants are available for purchase. Times are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • The Borough of West Chester is about to celebrate its 225th anniversary…

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