Chadds Ford Live

24/12/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/12/24/photo-of-the-week-frozen-falls/

The waterfall along Beaver Dam Road is frozen. Just a month ago we had temperatures in the mid to upper 70s, even as high as 80. Perhaps we’ve been transported to Frostbite Falls, the home of Rocky and Bullwinkle. About Rich Schwartzman Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater ...

23/12/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/12/23/adopt-a-pet-dec-23-2/

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Gabriel & Emma's Gift is here A generous donor is making this holiday season brighter for the lovable canines in our care. Extending Gabriel and Emma’s legacy of love, adoption fees for all large adult d...

20/12/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/12/20/road-report-dec-23-to-dec-27/

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Dec. 23 to Dec. 27. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Construction is sc...

19/12/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/12/19/around-town-dec-19-3/

• Longwood Gardens remains in festive holiday spirits. Ring in the New Year with musical treats around every corner. Enjoy outdoor musicians, the historic organ, and more on New Year’s Eve. Recorded organ music begins at 2 p.m. but live entertainment kicks in later at 4 p.m. with Galena Brass pe...

19/12/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/12/19/chadds-ford-passes-budget-3/

Chadds Ford Township supervisors approved the 2025 budget Wednesday night with no increase in township property taxes. There was a change in the former Business Privilege Tax, however, and the budget had to be readvertised because of that change. The name Business Privilege Tax is gone and is replac...

18/12/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/12/18/police-log-dec-18-dui-fight/

Pennsylvania State Police Avondale Barracks Police arrested a 23-year-old man from West Grove for DUI in East Marlborough Township on Nov. 7. The driver was not named in the report, but police said they initiated a traffic stop after seeing the car swerving on Route 1 just south of Newark Road short...

17/12/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/12/17/carwash-hearing-closed/

Concord Township has closed its conditional use hearing for a carwash on Conchester Highway, but no decision will be released for another month or two. As previously reported, Dave Kelleher of David Auto wants to open a detailing shop and a carwash on a 5.32-acre site at 830 Conchester Highway, acro...

17/12/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/12/17/photo-of-the-week-portrait/

A Kennett Township resident poses for a candid after-lunch photo shoot. 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 managing editor of Cha...

16/12/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/12/16/missing-concord-man-found-dead/

This is an update on a missing person report. At approximately 10:10 a.m. on Dec. 16, the Pennsylvania State Police Media station was contacted by the Delaware State Police to report that they located Vito D’Amore and his black 2017 Ford Edge. D’Amore, 86, had been reported missing from Glen Mil...

16/12/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/12/16/adopt-a-pet-dec-16-2/

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Duke Meet Duke. This 8-year-young handsome gentleman is ready to settle into furever with you! He is a senior sweetheart with so much love to give. He can’t wait to find a loving family of his very own w...

13/12/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/12/13/missing-person-sought/

Pennsylvania State Police from the Media barracks are searching for a missing 87-year-old Concord Township man. The report didn’t identify the missing person by name, only by age, but said the man is white, diabetic, very hard of hearing, and without his medication. It was reported that he was ope...

13/12/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/12/13/road-report-dec-16-to-dec-20/

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Dec. 16 to Dec. 20Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Manhole repairs will...

13/12/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/12/13/cfba-disbanding/

The Chadds Ford Business Association is calling it quits at the end of the year. CFBA President Joe Lafferty made the announcement at the group’s final meeting held at Antica on Dec. 12. “We are shutting down the association at the end of the year,” Lafferty said. “It’s unfortunate, bitter...

11/12/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/12/11/police-log-dec-11-shoplifting-dui-assault/

Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks State police said they arrested a 41-year-old man from West Chester for shoplifting at Wegmans on Oct. 21. The suspect was not identified in the report. According to police, the store employees said the suspect passed all points of sale with a cart full of un...

10/12/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/12/10/photo-of-the-week-lighting-the-way/

Santa joins with carolers and Chadds Ford Township Residents’ Association members to light the township Christmas Tree on Sunday, Dec. 8. 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 ...

09/12/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/12/09/westtown-closes-on-crebilly/

09/12/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/12/09/adopt-a-pet-dec-9-2/

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Earsy Earsy is a small, 2-year-old boy with a beautiful, thick all-black coat and gorgeous golden eyes. He's a bit reserved right now but very sweet. All Earsy needs is a loving home, so please come meet t...

08/12/2024

https://chaddsfordlive.com/2024/12/08/rabbinic-reflections-a-deeper-bench/

December arrived very quickly this year and, with it, the countdown to the holidays. I am used to digesting Thanksgiving before turning my attention to the coming combinations of dark days and decorative lights, cold weather and warm joy. In a way, I am also used to this season reminding me of all t...