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 ...
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Adopt-a-Pet Nov. 28
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on November 28th, 2022
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 ...
Williams to prosecute Kasner
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on November 21st, 2022
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 ...
Adopt-a-Pet Nov. 14
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on November 14th, 2022
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 ...
More bonsai at Longwood
Posted by Press Release on October 8th, 2022
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 ...
Taxing question about Crebilly
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on September 13th, 2022
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 ...
Rain cuts into CHFS event
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on September 11th, 2022
Nature might have cut the two-day battle event at the Chadds Ford Historical Society into a one-day event, but CFHS President Randell Spackman sees Saturday as a success. “It was successful; it was a good community event,” he said sitting in the office while Sunday’s schedule was being rained out. He felt Saturday was a “wonderful success that brought history back ...
Church event canceled
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on September 8th, 2022
It was a moot point, but it took more than 20 minutes to discuss. At issue before the Chadds Ford Board of Supervisors Wednesday night was an application from Calvary Chapel for an outdoor event permit. The permit was for an event planned for next Wednesday, Sept. 14, but Calvary had already decided not to have the event. Calvary originally applied for the permit ...
Exploring Hope: Are emotions good or bad?
Posted by Will Stern on July 17th, 2022
There are some in our culture who say that emotions are bad. “They get in the way of true, intellectual rationality. They cloud our judgment.” Think of Spock from Star Trek, who always sought to be logical rather than emotional. He sees logic as the opposite of emotion. But in our culture today, I think the dominant voice says that emotions are ultimate. “If it feels ...
Hank’s hearing continued again
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on June 14th, 2022
Tomorrow night’s scheduled zoning hearing for Hank’s Place has been continued again, according to restaurant owner Katie Young. She said the new date is next Wednesday, June 22 at 7 p.m. Hank’s Place was destroyed in the Sept. 1, 2021, flood, and owners Anthony and Katie Young want to rebuild. The Historical and Architectural Review Board gave a thumbs up for the ...
Bike the Brandywine is back
Posted by Press Release on June 13th, 2022
Back from a pandemic hiatus, the Brandywine Conservancy’s “Bike the Brandywine” event will officially return for its fifth year on Saturday, Sept. 17. This year’s ride will feature three scenic routes that explore the beautiful Brandywine Creek Greenway and surrounding countryside. Proceeds from the ride benefit the clean water and open space programs of the ...
