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Cleary again challenges Barrar

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on September 20, 2016

Concord Township resident Dave Cleary has announced his candidacy for state representative of the 160th Legislative District. He is running as an independent against State Rep. Stephen Barrar. Cleary ran against Barrar is 2010, also as an independent. In that three-way race, Barrar took 18,000 votes, Democrat Nick DiGregory had 7,700 and Cleary came away with 1,300 votes. Born in North Dakota, Cleary said he…

State stresses value of emergency plans

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on September 17, 2016

State officials want to remind citizens to prepare for emergencies during National Preparedness Month, a nationwide month-long effort to encourage households, businesses and communities to plan ahead. This year’s theme is “Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today,” a state press release said. “With families being more mobile and involved in multiple activities, it’s very likely that an emergency could happen when everyone isn’t…

Chadds Ford team pilots new therapy program

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on September 15, 2016

Kathryn Meloni and Frangelica, far right, are taking part in a pilot program of using therapy dogs in the waiting areas of Juvenile Court and Juvenile Dependency Court.

The team of Kathryn and Frangelica Meloni are part of a new therapy program at the Delaware County Courthouse. But this is not your typical sister or mother/daughter team. While Kathryn Meloni is a well-known attorney and former judge of elections in the township, Frangelica has four legs. She’s a certified therapy dog. The two are members of a new pilot program aimed at calming…

Freddy’s gets final approval

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on September 13, 2016

The physical work is still to be done, but Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers has a green light to open in Birmingham Township. The supervisors on Monday night gave final approval for the land development plan for the eatery, to be located on Route 202 at Old Wilmington Pike, across from Penn Oaks Drive. Stephen DiMarco, owner of the Freddy’s franchise in Broomall, said he…

Nearly $500,000 grant focuses on water quality

Posted by Press Release on September 12, 2016

The Brandywine Conservancy has been awarded a grant of nearly $500,000 from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. The funds will be used to protect and restore water quality in a 15.5-square-mile area of farmland in the headwaters of the Brandywine Creek's west branch to benefit local residents and downstream communities. The conservancy will collaborate on the project with the Stroud Water Research Center and…

Drought watch for Chester, Delaware counties

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on September 10, 2016

Low water levels in area waterways, such as the Brandywine Creek, are responsible for the drought watch issued for Chester and Delaware counties.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has placed Chester and Delaware counties, under a drought, according to the Chester County Water Resources Authority. The DEP issued a drought watch declaration this week for four Pennsylvania counties – Chester, Cumberland, Delaware and Philadelphia – due to low stream flows, declining groundwater levels, and lack of precipitation. This week’s declaration brings the number of Pennsylvania 67…

No decision on loop road, assisted living

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on September 8, 2016

It will be at least another month or two before Chadds Ford Township Supervisors make decisions on a plan for the loop road or a proposal for an assisted living facility in the township. And if one of those decisions is a negative, the matter could go to court. Supervisors’ Chairman Frank Murphy said the reason for waiting is that “We want to get it…

Public is invited to Delco 9/11 observance

Posted by Press Release on September 6, 2016

Delaware County residents are invited to participate in Delaware County’s Annual Sept. 11 Memorial Service at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 9. The ceremony, hosted by Delaware County District Attorney Jack Whelan, will take place at the Delaware County Law Enforcement and Fire-EMS Memorial in Rose Tree Park, located at 1671 N. Providence Road in Media, said a press release from the District Attorney’s Office.…

Hermine likely to brings clouds, not deluges

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on September 2, 2016

Sunshine may be in short supply over the Labor Day weekend, but fortunately for area residents, Tropical Storm Hermine is expected to pack less of a punch inland than originally feared when it moves into the region late on Saturday, Sept. 3, according to the National Weather Service. Hermine, currently centered over southeast Georgia, is expected to stall off the New Jersey and Delmarva coasts…

Gala celebrates core value: conservation

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on August 29, 2016

Brandywine in White attracts a convivial, conservation-minded crowd to Chadds Peak Farm in Pennsbury Township.

Conservation-minded to the core, more than 300 people attended Brandywine in White at Chadds Peak Farm in Pennsbury Township on Saturday, Aug. 27, motivated by a desire to protect Barnard’s Orchard from development. Vince Moro, who organized the apple-themed, pop-up gala with his girlfriend, Elizabeth Roche, said preliminary figures indicated that the event would easily attain its mission: closing the funding gap for an agricultural…