Chadds Ford Live

01/11/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/11/01/road-report-nov-4-to-nov-9/

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Nov. 4 to Nov. 9. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Underground utility ...

31/10/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/10/31/proposed-business-tax-hike-in-cf/

It’s budget time again and Chadds Ford Township supervisors want to increase what the township gives to the Concordville Fire & Protection Association. They think they found a way to do so without increasing property millage rates, but businesses could pay more. Township Finance Director Laura Lim...

31/10/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/10/31/letter-casey-cares/

I have advocated for improvements to veteran healthcare in the past decade. U.S. Sen. Toomey’s office was abysmal, but Sen. Casey’s office was fantastic. Casey’s office was always supportive and proactive on the issue, trying to work across the aisle to address the invisible wounds of toxic ex...

31/10/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/10/31/around-town-oct-31-2/

• The Brandywine Museum of Art is getting ready to launch another Holiday Critter Sale. It starts Nov. 21v and goes through Nov. 24. Visitors can shop unique, handcrafted ornaments and tabletop decorations made from all-natural materials by our dedicated and talented volunteers. Critter-maker volu...

30/10/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/10/30/musings-guns-and-good-intentions/

Let’s start with a story or two. Running up to the 2012 election, a very liberal woman whom I’ve known for a long time said something had to be done about all those nasty guns that kill people. I told her that if she and her fellow Democrats don’t like the Second Amendment, they should […]

30/10/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/10/30/police-log-oct-30-crashes-thefts/

Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • There’s been no official police incident report released at this time, but Chadds Ford Live was able to get some information about an accident on Route 1 on Friday, Oct. 25. The crash happened about 1:45 p.m. near Harvey Road. Police contacts said two v...

29/10/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/10/29/photo-of-the-week-happy-halloween/

A smiling face of a happy creature peers out of a tree trunk. Tree limbs seem to wave hello. About Rich Schwartzman Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became m...

28/10/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/10/28/harvest-festival-in-photos-2/

It was a sunny and mild afternoon for Concord Township’s annual Harvest Festival this past Saturday. There was face painting, caricatures, horse rides, live music, and a costume parade. The event was held at the township dog park at 30 Bethel Road. Here’s how it looked. About Rich Schwartzman Ri...

28/10/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/10/28/adopt-a-pet-oct-28/

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Jojo Lovebug alert. If you are looking for a beautiful kitty to warm your lap and your heart, then please come meet Jojo. This 1-year-old girl is just so chill and loving, and quite agile as well. You will...

27/10/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/10/27/burning-ban-in-chesco/

At an emergency meeting convened by the Chester County Department of Emergency Services, the Chester County Commissioners have declared a countywide 30-day open burn ban, effective through Monday, Nov. 24. The County declaration comes at the recommendation of Department of Emergency Services leaders...

27/10/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/10/27/democrats-want-to-unseat-williams/

Elizabeth Moro, the Democrat challenging incumbent Republican Craig Williams for state representative of the 160th Legislative District called for sensible gun laws during a brief campaign rally. The issue of guns is the issue she and other speakers used against Williams during a campaign event on F...

25/10/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/10/25/road-report-oct-28-to-nov-1/

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Utility replacement...

24/10/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/10/24/around-town-oct-24-2/

• Longwood Gardens A Longwood Christmas gets underway on Nov.21 with an event at The Creamery of Kennett Square. It’s Plantology on Tap: The Outdoor Magic of A Longwood Christmas. Tyler Altenburger and Dylan Drake of the Longwood arborist team give a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of A Long...

23/10/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/10/23/chadds-ford-and-concord-get-grants/

State Rep. Craig Williams, R-160, announced in a press release that Chadds Ford and Concord received a combined $500,000 in grants through the Local Share Account grant program. The grants, issued by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, will support essential initiatives to improve public spaces, p...

23/10/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/10/23/letter-open-letter-to-trump-supporters/

I believe that a thoughtful consideration of the facts, the truth, will convince all but the most blinded MAGA adherents that they cannot vote for Trump and must vote for Harris, even if they have some genuine policy concerns. I am and have been a registered independent voter, not a Democrat. Trump....

23/10/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/10/23/longwood-reimaged-almost-ready/

The $250 million Longwood Reimagined project is a month away from being finished and open to the public. The opening is scheduled for Nov. 22, which coincides with this year’s A Longwood Christmas. Members of the media had the opportunity to take a press tour of the work leading up to next month.....

23/10/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/10/23/building-renovations-for-all-day-k/

As anticipated, directors of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board voted to approve changes for three elementary schools, changes deemed necessary for all-day kindergarten. The board approved indoor building improvements to support the full-day kindergarten at Chadds Ford and Hillendale elementary...

23/10/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/10/23/police-log-oct-23-assaults/

Kennett Square Police Department • A female juvenile was charged with simple assault, harassment, and disorderly conduct following an altercation, during which she struck a female subject in the face, causing a minor laceration and contusion to her right cheek. The incident occurred on Sept. 12, a...

23/10/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/10/22/hearing-board-oks-temp-parking/

The Chadds Ford Zoning Hearing Board granted temporary approval for David Dodge to park overflow inventory cars at the former Bunch Auction House. Zoning board members voted unanimously on Oct. 22 based on testimony given a month earlier. During the September hearing, Leah Kordeck, the controller fo...

22/10/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/10/22/letter-ucf-repeats-errors/

I read with interest, the three articles about UCFSD School Buildings. While they indicated that people have called attention to the limitations of the middle school building for years, it was in June that a study was commissioned, with a vote by the board to take place in seven to eight months. Oth...

22/10/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/10/22/photo-of-the-week-reflections-of-fall/

21/10/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/10/21/local-cops-aiding-psp/

21/10/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/10/21/adopt-a-pet-oct-21-2/

19/10/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/10/19/politicians-address-scccc/

18/10/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/10/18/brm-marks-major-renovation/