Heroes Bar & Grill on Route 1 can now have outdoor dining. Concord Township Council granted its approval with multiple conditions during the council’s May 13 meeting, two weeks after the short, 10-minute conditional use hearing on April 29. Council also heard from the Concordville Fire and Protection Association regarding the closing of Crozer Chester Hospital. The vote to approve outdoor dining for Heroes was…
A bird in the fork of a tree branch presents an almost Disney-like appearance.
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Bunny Sweet Bunny is looking to hop into your heart and home! This beautiful 2-year-young girl is social and seems to love everyone. Stop by the West Chester campus and come make Bunny's acquaintance. You can name your adoption fee for Bunny through Sunday, May 18. Dodger Handsome Dodger…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Diesel A shelter is no place for a senior dog. Meet Diesel. This handsome 12-year-old is looking for a soft place to land and shine in his golden years. Could he be the one for your heart and home? Diesel is dog-friendly and enjoys calm dogs like himself. Please…
The Brandywine Conservancy has launched a new website for home gardeners, the Brandywine Native Garden Hub. It’s designed for people who want to get into using native plants in their home gardens. Stephanie Armpriester, the director of Conservation and Stewardship at the Brandywine Conservancy said, "Our main goal with this new website is to break down barriers for those interested in getting started with native…
It is Passover. At seder tables last night, Jews recounted the story of the Exodus with all sorts of symbols, songs, and sacred rituals. While the seder is designed to be interactive and to have the leader respond with the story to questions prompted by its unusual features, there is a key text that serves as the basis for the telling (and often gets read…
It’s official. The Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board members voted in a special Friday morning meeting to buy four diesel buses instead of five electric buses they voted to buy in November. The board also voted to table upgrading the bus garage for electric buses. As previously reported, the special meeting came about to give time to the board to learn what was happening concerning the…
• The Delaware County Symphony presents A Chamber Concert for All Ages on Sunday, April 6 at 3 p.m. This is an annual chamber concert and features the Chamber Series Winner of the Youth Concerto Competition and includes lighthearted pieces from P.D.Q. Bach, the DCS Percussion Ensemble, and more. Along with the playful tunes, Schleptet in E flat major and Suite No.1 for Cello All…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • State police from the Media barracks are investigating a case of a missing cell phone. A report said a 52-year-old man from Glen Mills reported the theft saying an empty package was delivered to the home but there was no merchandise inside. The phone, a Samsung Galaxy, is reportedly valued at $1,200. • A two-car crash on Route 202…
• Longwood Gardens is offering special hours for Valentine’s Day weekend. While it might be cold outside, visitors can still take a quiet stroll or enjoy the warmth of conservatory plantings during those extra hours of 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Feb. 14, 15, and 16. There will also be the sound of classical guitar from Rusty Banks, performing live on the Gardens Exhibition…
The Chadds Ford Township Zoning Hearing Board Tuesday denied a request for a variance from the requirement that the owner of a bed and breakfast live on the property. The vote to deny was 3-0. At issue was the 40-plus acre property at 1465 Smithbridge Road owned by Smithbridge Partners, L.P. with William D. Gardner as principal. Opposing the request were Kirsten Werner and Jared…