Ballerina by Victor Mordasov at Square Pear Gallery
The holiday season is a busy one for artists and art lovers alike. As December opens with a flurry of exhibitions, festivals, and shows, ’tis the season to support our local art community! • The Kennett Square Library opens its new exhibition space with a show from members of the Howard Pyle Studio Group. An Opening Reception will be held Nov. 30 from 5 to 7 p.m., ...
Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board members need to consider upgrading the wastewater treatment facilities at Chadds Ford Elementary School. The topic has been under consideration for several years and a final decision is approaching. The current system was installed in 1964 and treated water is discharged into Ring Run which feeds into the Brandywine Creek. It’s ...
Longwood Gardens revitalization project Longwood Reimagined, which began in 2021, is on schedule to be finished by the fall of 2024. There were some concerns about meeting that anticipated completion date, but things are back on track now, according to Greg Sawka, president and CEO of Bancroft Construction, the general contractor for the project, Sawka said during ...
UPDATE BELOW Chadds Ford Township is going to declare a state of emergency following the Monday, Aug. 7 storm that downed trees, damaged homes, and knocked out traffic lights. Township Manager Matt Baumann said Tuesday morning that solicitor Mike Maddren was already working on the declaration. “It’s so we can get reimbursed from the county,” Baumann said. ...
OK my friends, let’s sing along with Toby Keith and Willie Nelson. “And we’ll raise up our glasses against evil forces, singing …whisky for my men…Beer for my horses!” I actually did give a can of beer to my crazy Anglo-Arab mount, a flashy show ring hunter, back in the day — and he liked it. Beer is made from grain, so why not? But I digress. A certain beer has ...
PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of Dec. 3 through Dec. 9. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • It's not over yet. Line painting, sign installation, and ...
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Butler Looking for a larger dog? Meet Butter - a handsome, 6-year-old brindle-colored boy looking for a furever home. He walks well on a leash and has a curious face as if he’s trying to guess what you are thinking. If you are interested in meeting Butter, please bring ...
State Rep. Craig Williams, R-160, has been appointed by the state Speaker of the House of Representatives Bryan Cutler to serve as a manager for the impeachment trial of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. “It is an honor to be chosen by the speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to present the evidence and prosecute the articles of ...
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Tank Look at this face on Tank. He’s curious and friendly with the biggest eyes. Tank lost his home when his owner became ill and could no longer care for him. He is dog friendly so a home with another dog may be a great fit. For an introduction, please bring your family ...
Longwood Gardens today announced that Doug Paul, the founder of The Kennett Collection — the finest and largest private collection of bonsai and bonsai-related objects outside of Asia — has made a transformative gift and bequest. Received in two parts, an initial gift will include 50 bonsai given to Longwood over the course of the next two years, as well as a yearly ...
The overriding question is whether Westtown Township residents want dedicated open space taxes that would help preserve Crebilly Farm. To that end, Westtown supervisors held an informational meeting Monday night to discuss the possible taxes, pros, and cons. On the Nov. 8 ballot is the question asking if residents want an additional 0.08 percent added to their 1 ...
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