Pennsbury Township Board of Supervisors awarded a contract to Martin Paving for oil and chipping, and fog sealing six roads as part of the 2025 Road Program. There were two bids, according to township Manager Dan Boyle, with Martin being the low bidder at $164,686. The roads are Whitestone Lane, Raven Lane, Parkersville Road, Graychal Lane, Cheryl Lane, and Chadds Ford Knoll. In July, supervisors…
• Longwood Gardens is holding a free online presentation, From Miniature Masterpieces to Majestic Giants: Trees at Longwood Gardens on Wednesday, June 25, at 12:30 p.m. Celebrate and explore the remarkable world of trees and their care along with a team of Longwood experts specializing in bonsai, management, and more. Our panelists highlight the extraordinary variety of trees on our grounds, share insights into the…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks State police are investigating the theft of $5,000 worth of sunglasses from Springfield Opticians in Concord Township on June 11. The police report said an alarm company notified them of a break-in shortly after 4 a.m. Unknown suspects forced entry through a side window, and stole 20-30 pairs of Oakley sunglasses. Avondale Barracks • Someone bought a $15 gift card…
Despite the objections of more than a dozen residents, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board directors unanimously gave the go-ahead for the design phase of a new middle school. The board also voted to approve the budget for the next academic year. Next year’s budget calls for appropriations of $108,417,730 and includes tax increases for property owners in the district. Chester County property owners will see…
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There was no sun, and it drizzled at times, but the third annual Race for the Watershed was considered a success. There were 135 runners who preregistered for the event, which for two years has raised money so Newlin Grist Mill Park can buy water monitoring equipment to monitor the water quality of Chester Creek as it runs through Concord Township. Not only did 135…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Sapphire Meet Sapphire. This 6-year-old handsome pup is a social and fun dog who wants to soak in the warm weather with a forever family of his very own. Sapphire enjoys car rides and loves to walk in the park. Sound like Sapphire might be the one for you?…
Kennett Symphony Board of Directors President Timothy Blair has received another honor, this one from the Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association. He was honored earlier this year by the Music Teachers National Association. The PMTA Distinguished Service Award came during the association’s 2025 conference, Rising Together: Building collaborative pathways to music, held June 7 at Lycoming College. A press release said the award is given to…
PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from June 16 to June 20. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Tree removal will cause the daytime closure of Creek Road between Meetinghouse and Wylie roads in Birmingham Township from June…
Chadds Ford Township Board of Supervisors on Wednesday honored one resident, made a new hire, and passed a new ordinance. Supervisors also awarded a two-year contract for road and property maintenance. The board honored Liam McKelvey, a Webb Road resident who attends Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School. Supervisors’ Chairman Timotha Trigg read a two-page resolution recognizing him for “exemplary service, character, and community contributions.” The resolution…
• This Saturday, June 14 is Enchanted Summer Day at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy musical entertainment by Silly Joe and Mary Roth, storytelling by Terry Colonna, magician Chris Fabiano, and the Give & Take Jugglers. Children can play Graces, a 19th-century game of skill, along with hoop rolling and ring toss, and much more. Burgers,…
