Chadds Ford Calls on Residents to Review Progress and Weigh In on Future of Historic Painter’s Folly CHADDS FORD, Pa. — August 1, 2025 — Chadds Ford Township is inviting residents to take an active role in shaping the future of Painter’s Folly, a treasured local landmark with deep ties to American art history. The Township is encouraging the community to review the Painter’s Folly…
CHADDS FORD, Pa. — What began as a cozy café in a repurposed bank has become something more: a gathering place, a cultural anchor—and this weekend, a roadside showcase for vintage rides. Chadds Ford Coffee House is proving that small-town coffee shops can still be the heart of a community. On Sunday, July 27, the café will host the Tri-County Cars & Coffee event from…
CHADDS FORD, PA (July 20, 2025) — A weekend swim in the Brandywine Creek ended in tragedy Sunday morning when 21-year-old Sergio Ayala-Vilchis drowned near Route 1 and Mill Road in Chadds Ford. Ayala-Vilchis, a Mexican citizen recently staying in Delaware, entered the water with a woman he had met the night before at a Delaware nightclub. The pair decided to go swimming around 11…
CONCORD TOWNSHIP, PA — Concord Township Council recognized seven first responders for their life-saving efforts during a dramatic house fire on Patriot Lane in the early hours of June 28, 2025. At approximately 1:00 a.m., crews from the Concordville Fire & Protective Association (Company 59) and mutual aid partners responded to reports of a two-story home engulfed in flames. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy…
New weekly event blends craft beer, local flavor, and riverfront relaxation in Mortonville MORTONVILLE, PA — Brandywine Outfitters, long known as a hidden gem for outdoor recreation along the Brandywine Creek, is now making headlines for something new: beer. Every Sunday from April through October, the riverside park transforms into the “Brothers on the Brandywine Beer Garden,” a lively community gathering that combines craft beer,…
PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from June 30 to July 4. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Utility trimming will cause daytime lane closures on Lenape Unionville Road near Haines Mill Road in Pocopson Township through June…
• Making a bluegrass debut at Longwood Gardens next month is Americana icon Peter Rowan—member of the transcendent bluegrass outfit Old & In The Way along with bandmates Vassar Clements, David “Dawg” Grisman, and Jerry Garcia—teams up with David Grisman’s son, Sam, and his Sam Grisman Project for this special performance. Together, they capture audiences’ hearts with the music of Dawg and Jerry, originals, and…
PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from June 23 to June 27. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Pipe replacement will cause a full road closure of Kaolin Road between Ewart and Chandler Mill roads in New Garden…
• Longwood Gardens is holding a free online presentation, From Miniature Masterpieces to Majestic Giants: Trees at Longwood Gardens on Wednesday, June 25, at 12:30 p.m. Celebrate and explore the remarkable world of trees and their care along with a team of Longwood experts specializing in bonsai, management, and more. Our panelists highlight the extraordinary variety of trees on our grounds, share insights into the…
PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from June 16 to June 20. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Tree removal will cause the daytime closure of Creek Road between Meetinghouse and Wylie roads in Birmingham Township from June…
• This Saturday, June 14 is Enchanted Summer Day at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy musical entertainment by Silly Joe and Mary Roth, storytelling by Terry Colonna, magician Chris Fabiano, and the Give & Take Jugglers. Children can play Graces, a 19th-century game of skill, along with hoop rolling and ring toss, and much more. Burgers,…