Following up on comments made in January, Chadds Ford Township supervisors voted 3-0 in February to extend a temporary sign provision for six months. The extension allows shopkeepers to display extra signage — small A-frame signs no more than 10 square feet per face — during business hours only. A permit for the signs costs $150 for six months. Previously, business owners could have the…
When Concord Township supervisors agreed to a liquor license transfer and beer sales for Wawa, Wawa appealed the decision because of certain restrictions. The original approval came in August of 2015, and the appeal came one month later. Attorney John Jaros said at the time that Wawa was appealing several conditions of the approval. One item concerned the hours of beer sales and the other…
There had been talk about a Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers restaurant moving into the old Friendly’s location in the Painters Crossing shopping center, but that’s not happening. Instead, the restaurant is looking at a spot on Route 202 at the intersection of Old Wilmington Pike in Birmingham Township. Stephen DiMarco holds the franchise, and he said the Chadds Ford site just wasn’t as good…
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is alerting consumers to a scam that involves a fraudulent Facebook post bearing the company’s name. The company became aware of the scam earlier today when an employee questioned the validity of the post. The Facebook post shows the image of a Wegmans storefront with a false claim that the company is giving away a free $200 grocery coupon. This giveaway…
Former Chadds Ford Township Supervisor Keith Klaver died Wednesday, Jan. 27. He was 68. Klaver had been battling cancer for a number of years and he resigned from the Board of Supervisors in January 2015 for health reasons. Chadds Ford Republican Party leader Mary Kot called the death a tragic loss. “Keith was a tireless volunteer and always a gentleman. He was a great friend to me…
A move to change Concord Township’s form of government is coming into the home stretch. A vote during the April 26 primary election will determine whether Concord remains a township of the second class or will operate under a home rule charter. The Government Study Commission — which began its work in November of 2014 — unveiled its proposed home rule charter for Concord during…
West Chester Borough snow emergency will remain in effect until 8 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 25. This will allow the borough to continue its snow clearing and removal with minimal interference. Snow removal operations will continue overnight Sunday, a press release said. The borough prioritizes snow removal operations based up public safety needs, impact on community facilities and resources, and traffic volume. In addition, a…
Updated at 6:30 p.m. with snow emergency extensions The big dig-out has begun. Emergency officials in Chester County put the area’s total snow accumulation at 25 inches – and higher with snowdrifts. The National Weather Service lifted the region’s blizzard warning at 12:24 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 24. Many roads in the region continue to be snow-covered, and police are urging people not to venture…
Updated at 12:30 p.m. with new information, increased snow totals Emergency management officials have strong advice for those who might want to venture out in the blizzard: Resist the urge. According to Chester County officials, at least a foot of snow fell overnight on Friday, Jan. 22, and a blizzard warning from the National Weather Service remains in effect until Sunday, Jan. 24, at 6…
Updated at 2:35 p.m. with Longwood Gardens' closing The National Weather Service (NWS) has upgraded its forecast for southeastern Pennsylvania to a blizzard warning from Friday, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m., into Sunday morning, Jan. 23, at 10 a.m. The blizzard warning, which includes Delaware and Chester counties, means a potential exists for severe winter weather, including falling and blowing snow, strong winds, and whiteout…
Pennsylvania State Rep. Steve Barrar, R-160, Chester and Delaware counties, is encouraging organizations that serve veterans to apply for competitive grants from the Veterans’ Trust Fund. With the $550,000 in available grants, the connection between charitable organizations, veterans service organizations and county directors of veterans affairs can be built and further cultivated. Barrar said in a press release, “Thanks to the generous people in our…