Concord Township residents and the owner of Penns Woods Winery must wait until November to learn whether the Zoning Hearing Board OKs a request for a special exception. The winery wants to replace its 1,400-square-foot barn with a 4,500-square-foot structure. The proposed new building would have 2,500 square feet of storage space and an additional 2,000 square ...
Around Town Sept 21
Concord Township residents and the owner of Penns Woods Winery must wait until November to learn whether the Zoning Hearing Board OKs a request for a special exception. The winery wants to replace its 1,400-square-foot barn with a 4,500-square-foot structure. The proposed new building would have 2,500 square feet of storage space and an additional […]


County tries to allay fears
Concord Township residents and the owner of Penns Woods Winery must wait until November to learn whether the Zoning Hearing Board OKs a request for a special exception. The winery wants to replace its 1,400-square-foot barn with a 4,500-square-foot structure. The proposed new building would have 2,500 square feet of storage space and an additional […]


Photo of the Week: Autumn Approaches
Concord Township residents and the owner of Penns Woods Winery must wait until November to learn whether the Zoning Hearing Board OKs a request for a special exception. The winery wants to replace its 1,400-square-foot barn with a 4,500-square-foot structure. The proposed new building would have 2,500 square feet of storage space and an additional […]


Adopt-a-Pet Sept. 18
Concord Township residents and the owner of Penns Woods Winery must wait until November to learn whether the Zoning Hearing Board OKs a request for a special exception. The winery wants to replace its 1,400-square-foot barn with a 4,500-square-foot structure. The proposed new building would have 2,500 square feet of storage space and an additional […]


Mystery owner buys Galer Winery
Concord Township residents and the owner of Penns Woods Winery must wait until November to learn whether the Zoning Hearing Board OKs a request for a special exception. The winery wants to replace its 1,400-square-foot barn with a 4,500-square-foot structure. The proposed new building would have 2,500 square feet of storage space and an additional […]


Road Report for Sept. 23 through Sept. 29
PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Sept. 23 through Sept. 29. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Tree removal will close Webb Road between Atwater Road and Hunters Lane in Chadds ...
Around Town Sept 21
• The Chester County History Center is offering a walk with a difference. It’s a Plagues and Pestilence Walking Tour. In the early 1800s, West Chester billed itself as an elegant and healthful place, but the reality was very different. Words like cholera, diphtheria, rabies, and smallpox struck fear into the hearts of every borough resident, especially those with ...
Police Log Sept 20: Sobriety checkpoint, DUIs
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks State police from the Media barracks will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint in Concord Township beginning at 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23. Avondale Barracks • An 18-year-old from Chadds Ford was arrested for shoplifting at the East Marlborough Township Walmart on Sept. 15. A report said he walked past all points of sale ...
County tries to allay fears

Acting Warden Howard Holland speaks with reporters prior to the start of the town hall meeting. He said the investigation into the escape is continuing.
Chester County officials are still dealing with the fallout of the Danelo Cavalcante escape. County commissioners, the acting warden, and the director of emergency services told residents basically the same thing Monday night, the county failed the residents. “We need to regain your trust,” said Commissioner Josh Maxwell during a town hall meeting held at Pocopson ...
Photo of the Week: Autumn Approaches
A patch of orange leaves in the late afternoon sun signals the coming of fall.
PennDOT: Roundabouts reducing fatalities, injuries, crashes
PennDOT has announced that according to department data, fatalities, injuries, and crashes decreased overall after intersections at 39 locations were replaced with 42 roundabouts. “PennDOT is continuing its work to identify and implement innovations and best practices across Pennsylvania,” PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll said. “I’m proud to see that the data on ...
Budget talks to begin in Kennett Twp.
The Kennett Township supervisors will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. and start looking at capital project priorities for the 2024 budget. The board, which meets on the first and third Wednesdays, canceled the Sept. 6 meeting out of an abundance of caution because the 13-day manhunt for escaped convict Danelo Cavalcante included parts of Kennett Township in the search ...
Adopt-a-Pet Sept. 18

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Cleo Cleo is a beautiful, 7-year-old, all-black kitty. She loves getting lots of attention and all the pets. Do you have enough room in your heart for sweet Cleo? Please stop by to meet this pretty lady as soon as you can. Cleo's adoption has been fully sponsored by one of ...
Mystery owner buys Galer Winery
It’s the end of one era and the beginning of a new one for Brad and Lele Galer. Sunday was the last day for Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery, and plans are underway for the couple to move to New England. As previously reported, the Galers were selling and now the winery has been sold. New owners take over this week. But who that new owner is remained a secret ...
Reenactors bring history to life
It was a great day for a battle reenactment. Sunshine and clear skies greeted visitors and reenactors alike this weekend as the Chadds Ford Historical Society hosted the Battle at Chadds Ford and a traditional Chadds Ford Days. The two-day event commemorated the Sept. 11, 1777, Battle of Brandywine. More than 80 reenactors and 20 camp followers were on hand to show ...