Supervisors in Chadds Ford Township voted to apply for an LSA Grant for the Chadds Ford Historical Society. LSA — or Local Share Account — is "a program that distributes gaming revenues to support projects in the public interest in various Pennsylvania counties," according to the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development. Chadds Ford Township manager Lacey Faber said during the Nov. 20 board…
• The annual Unionville Art Gala at Unionville High School is this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22 and 23. Visitors to the show and sale will enjoy live music and light refreshments and will have the opportunity to purchase art offered by more than 50 local professional artists, including works by Unionville Art Gala featured artist Carol Apicella. Thirty percent of proceeds from art…
Concord Township is getting ready for its vote on the 2025 budget and council members are talking a tax increases for fire protection. The proposed overall millage is up from 0.514 total for 2024 to 0.5773 for 2025. That change is based on an increase in the proposed fire protection tax from this year’s 0.044 mils to 0.1683 mils for next year. According to Concord’s…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • A 52-year-old man from Glen Mills had his computer hacked which resulted in the victim losing 61,196 Realio coins (RIO) from his Realio wallet. The value is estimated at $53,940, police said. • State police said they arrested a 61-year-old woman for spraying water in the face of a 71-year-old neighbor. The incident happened on Sept. 12 in the…
With the bulk of the discussion having already taken place during the last few months, Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board director unanimously approved the purchase of five electric school buses. Director Raski Akki, who motioned for the vote, said the five buses cost $1,909,697, but that three grants would bring the cost to the district down to $397,697. And it was the grant money that helped…
The trunk of the tree at the Cheslen Reserve shows itself as a torso and as several different faces.
Politicians and members of the Kennett Area Park Authority cut the ribbon for the opening of a new playground at Anson Nixon Park on Monday. According to one member of the KAPA board, the new playground expands the park’s reach. There are swings and a 30-foot-high platform with four sliding boards. The new playground is on the lower level of the park near the basketball…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Addie Pretty gal Addie is looking for her forever family. Could that be with you? Come on over today to meet Addie. Addie is a 2-year-old adult dog who is also dog-friendly. She can't wait to meet the whole gang. You can name your adoption fee for Addie through…
PennDOT has announced that the bridge carrying Doe Run Road (Route 82) over Doe Run in West Marlborough Township, was closed after a recent inspection determined significant deterioration to the steel beams and deck. During the closure, Doe Run Road motorists will be directed to use Route 841 (Chatham Road) and Route 842 (Clonmell Upland Road). Local access will be maintained up to the closure.…
PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Nov. 18 to Nov. 22. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Underground utility work will continue to cause daytime lane shifts on Smithbridge Road between Valleybrook and Bethel roads in Concord…
The Henderson Group wants to erect a new building at Painters Crossing shopping center. Henderson President and CEO Brian Coyle, along with attorney Marc D’Amico, and an engineer, took the idea to the Chadds Ford Planning Commission Wednesday night, but no decisions were made. According to D’Amico, the planned building would cover three pads at the southeast corner of the shopping center. Those pads had…
