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New building planned for Painters Crossing

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on November 14, 2024

An architect’s rendering of the proposed new building in the southeast corner of Painters’ Crossing shopping center.

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…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on November 14, 2024

View of Nicholas Wyeth's standard gauge train display. (Courtesy image)

• The annual Brandywine Christmas returns this Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Brandywine Museum of Art. The area’s favorite holiday tradition returns to the museum with model trains, dollhouses, and other miniature wonders, along with towering trees adorned with our signature, handmade “Critter” ornaments. The model trains have been a fan favorite since 1972. Plus, new for this year is The Wonderful World of Wyeth…

Posted by Monica Fragale on November 13, 2024

The Kennett Township budget is available for public review and comment until Dec. 4. That is the date of the next supervisors’ meeting, at which time the board is expected to formally adopt the 2025 budget and tax rates. The budget documents, presentations, and other supporting data can be found on the Kennett Township website (kennett.pa.us) in the Document Center section. The preliminary budget, authorized…

Posted by E. Anne Pounds on November 13, 2024

These Autumn winds blowing in from the Northeast often bring the winds of regret for me, and I wonder if you feel the same. Aside from the roiling winds of political mayhem that have been wearing on all of us, I regret putting away my carefree summer clothes and sandals, and my brilliant containers of flowers are going to die soon. So much regret…I never…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on November 13, 2024

Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • State police are investigating a reported theft from the CVS on Route 1 in Concord Township. The incident happened on Oct. 16. According to the report, a store employee called the police to say an unknown couple, a man and woman, took multiple items off shelves, then fled in an. unknown direction. • Police said Michael Fazzini, 34, of…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on November 12, 2024

There were no voting items on the Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board agenda Monday night, but there were discussions on items that will be voted on before the school year ends. School Buses Director of Facilities James Whitesel said the administration is recommending the purchase of five electric school buses and a vote is scheduled for the Nov. 18 board meeting. Several options had been discussed…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on November 12, 2024

Cotton Sky

A bank of clouds hangs over a field in Chadds Ford like unrolled cotton wadding.

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on November 11, 2024

Col. Peter Leporati (USAF Ret.), at right, reads the significance of the 13 folds of the flag as members of the Navy Sea Cadets fold a flag.

It was a weekend for honoring the flag and remembering U.S. veterans. Concord Township held its 20th annual Veterans’ Day ceremony at its American Hero Memorial, and the Chadds Ford Township Residents Association held an abbreviated flag retirement ceremony at the Brandywine Battlefield Park. The flag retirement ceremony was abbreviated because of the current burn ban. Weather-worn and other flags in poor repair are to…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on November 11, 2024

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Dandelion Darling Dandelion is ready to be picked by you. She is a gorgeous, 5-year-young sweetheart who loves affection from her human companions. Dandelion is a total purr machine who will melt your heart instantly with her friendly and loving demeanor. What are you waiting for? Stop by our…

Posted by Rabbi Jeremy Winaker on November 10, 2024

Terebinth trees grow old and gnarly. The rabbis say God chose to have Abraham's tent near one as a symbol of being able to bear fruit even in old age.

We all need guardian angels – someone to look after us, to be with us, and to keep us going where we need to go. When my children were young, their bedtime routine included a recitation of a Jewish bedtime prayer. After reciting the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-9), I adapted a traditional prayer text to say, “May God’s angels, Michael on your right, Gavriel on your…

Posted by Press Release on November 8, 2024

Delaware County Council has voted to pass Resolution #2024-3, establishing a temporary, countywide ban on open burning. The burn ban went into effect on Nov. 7 and will remain in place for 30 days unless extended. This proactive measure, passed by unanimous vote during the Nov. 6, Regular Council Meeting, responds to heightened wildfire risks due to ongoing dry conditions, strong winds, and fluctuating temperatures,…