PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from March 17 to March 21. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Utility work will cause periodic daytime lane closures on Route 322 (Hannum Avenue) between N. Wayne and Washington streets in…
Chadds Ford Township supervisors Wednesday paid tribute to several people who have served the township over the years. Among those recognized were former Supervisor Frank Murphy who died in January of 2024, and Bruce Prabel who has held several volunteer positions during a 30-year period. Also recognized were Assistant Manager Emily Pisano who has resigned, Mike Pessagno of the open space committee, and Lisa Wenrich,…
• The comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is coming to City Theater Company in Wilmington on April 4 and continuing through April 12. Siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, bickering and complaining about their lives. When movie-star sister Masha swoops in — with new boy toy Spike — old resentments flare. Add in sassy maid Cassandra and young…
Federal budget restrictions are putting some grants in jeopardy that could halt Unionville-Chadds Ford School District’s move to buy electric buses. That’s the word from James Whitesel, the district’s director of facilities. The school board has been talking about getting five electric school buses for more than a year and has applied for grants to offset the cost. But there’s a wrinkle. Whitesel told the…
A lot is going on with NALT, the North American Land Trust. As previously reported, there’s a stream restoration project planned for the Brinton Run Preserve, and NALT is also looking at ways to preserve the Davis Tract, the former Camp property on Route 1 near the Barn Shoppes where N.C. worked and lived. There’s also a trail project planned. Now there’s a pollinator initiative…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • State police from the Media barracks are investigating the reported theft of $3,500 worth of copper pipes from the former Carrabbas restaurant in Painters Crossing shopping center. Police said the incident happened sometime between Jan. 24 and Feb. 7. No other details were released. • Police are also investigating a wire fraud complaint. A report said an 80-year-old man…
Water from the Newlin Grist Mill Park spillway glistens in strong sunlight.
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Cole This distinguished 8-year-old gentleman is Cole. Cole came to us when his owner could no longer care for him. We are devoted to finding Cole a forever home where he can get a fresh start at forever. Please come meet this handsome senior today. You can name your…
The search to replace John Sanville as Unionville-Chadds Ford School District superintendent is on. U-CF School Board directors have sent out a press release saying advertising for the position was posted nationally and that there’s a deadline of April 7 for applications to be submitted. Sanville announced his retirement in an email late in the afternoon of Friday, Jan. 31 to be effective July 31.…
PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from March 10 to March 14. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Utility work will cause periodic daytime lane closures on Route 322 (Hannum Avenue) between N. Wayne and Washington streets in…
The Henderson Group is one step closer to getting a new building at Painters Crossing shopping center. Chadds Ford Planning Commission members Wednesday night voted to recommend approval for a land use plan calling for a 15,580 square foot building for five potential tenants, including a fast casual restaurant with a drive-thru and an outdoor dining area. The vote to recommend was 5-0. While no…
