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CFES art show a hit

Around Town March 13

Pollinator initiative at Brinton Run

Photo of the Week: White Water, Black Rock

Adopt-a-Pet March 10

CFES art show a hit

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on March 16, 2025

Early morning arrivals get first crack at the painting during the 76th annual Chadds Ford Elementary School show.

The 76th annual Chadds Ford Elementary School Art Show and Sale came together smoothly with a steady stream of art lovers and buyers despite some soggy weather. The event, started by the late Betsy Wyeth, is a fundraiser for the CFES PTO, and principal Danielle Clark said the money raised is both appreciated and well spent. “Most recently, in the past year we used the…

Posted by Rabbi Jeremy Winaker on March 16, 2025

Thursday night, I dressed as a frog. I was channeling my namesake Jeremiah and the bullfrog from the song “Joy to the World.” In celebrating the Jewish holiday of Purim which commemorates the story in the Book of Esther, I was trying to capture the “light and joy, rejoicing and glory” (Esther 8:16). It worked; whatever had been weighing me down was temporarily lifted. I…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on March 14, 2025

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…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on March 13, 2025

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,…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on March 13, 2025

Comedy comes to CTC on April 4.

• 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…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on March 12, 2025

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…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on March 12, 2025

NALT President Steve Carter inspects the stream needing restoration at Brinton Run Preserve. That is one of several projects NALT has planned, including the pollinator habitat initiative.

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…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on March 12, 2025

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…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on March 11, 2025

White Water, Black Rock

Water from the Newlin Grist Mill Park spillway glistens in strong sunlight.

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on March 10, 2025

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…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on March 7, 2025

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.…