Chadds Ford
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Relocated Hank’s Place Returns Soon to Its Original Chadds Ford Spot
Hank’s Place stood for 71 years in Chadds Ford before Hurricane Ida forced it to close on Sept. 1, 2021. The dining room, front kitchen, back kitchen and outside area were all flooded. “It was devastating to see our life’s work basically destroyed,” said co-owner Anthony Young “Hank’s is the heart of Chadds Ford. And…
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Owners of Chadds Ford Tavern to Open New Eatery in Delaware
Restaurateurs Philip and Kate Ferro, the owners of Chadds Ford Tavern, are busy working on a new eatery they plan to open in a 210-year-old inn in Middletown, Delaware, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Augustine Tavern is expected to open its doors in mid-October. It will be located in the building…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stone-Front Traditional in Chadds Ford
An extraordinary stone-front traditional on 2.15 lovely acres with six bedrooms and six full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Chadds Ford. This gorgeous residence is nestled on secluded grounds buffered by woods adjacent to the conserved Brandywine Battlefield. You are welcomed by a gracious flagstone front porch opening onto a bright…
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Exhibition of Frank Stewart’s Photographs at Brandywine Museum of Art Centers Jazz Music, Black Life in America
An exhibition of Frank Stewart’s photographs at the Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford centers on jazz music and Black life in America, writes Randall Chase for ABC News. Frank Stewart’s Nexus: An American Photographer’s Journey, 1960s to the Present is a career retrospective of Stewart’s decades of documenting Black life in America and…
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Chadds Ford Native Erin Matson Aims for Olympics but Was Declared Ineligible
Chadds Ford native Erin Matson hasn’t given up her plans to get to the Olympics in field hockey. She just got a little sidetracked, taking on a head field hockey coach position at the University of North Carolina at the age of 23. She’s one of the youngest Division I coaches in history. Now 24,…
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Winery in Chadds Ford Highlights Lanternfly Impact on Grapevines
It’s been 10 years since the Spotted Lanternfly arrived in Pennsylvania from China and while it didn’t devastate the state’s agriculture as expected, there was Lanternfly grapevine damage, leaving a heavy mark on the grape and wine industry, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Spotted lanternflies harm native trees, shrubs, and plants, but 10…
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This Chadds Ford Jewel, Windmill Hollow Manor, Is for Sale at $20 Million
Take a look at one of Chadds Ford’s’ most beautiful properties, Windmill Hollow Manor, overlooking meadows, rolling hills, and the Brandywine River. This 17th-century Cotswold-style manor has stables, gardens, a pool house and 188 acres of land, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. The manor was actually built in 1997-98, but was modeled after…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stunning Chadds Ford Colonial
A stunning stone-front colonial on 0.51 attractive acres with five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Chadds Ford for $1,450,000. This gorgeous residence offers elegance, comfort, and tranquility, all in one beautiful package. Many exquisite details include tall ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, custom molding, and plantation shutters. Highlights include…
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Strategies for Managing a Financial Windfall
Many people think managing a financial windfall is as rare as winning the lottery. However, these windfalls are more common than many anticipate. They can come from various sources, such as life insurance policy payouts, profits from selling a home or business, or inheriting assets. In this guide to managing a financial windfall, we will…
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Chadds Ford Jellyroll Band Keeps Name, Withdraws Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been settled that allows Chadds Ford wedding band Jellyroll, and Jelly Roll the country music star, to exist at the same time. Jellyroll’s founder-trombonist Kurt Titchenell sued Tennessee country music star Jelly Roll in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania over the name, writes Ximena Conde for The Philadelphia…
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Chadds Ford’s OsoSweet Bakery Cafe Wins ‘Business of the Year’
OsoSweet Bakery Cafe in Chadds Ford has been recognized with the 2024 Business of the Year award, writes Rich Schwartzman for Chadds Ford Live. The Chadds Ford Township Residents Association honored owner Tess Wofford with the award due to her efforts to boost the community both spiritually and economically. Wanting to create a welcoming environment for…
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First Bank House of the Week: Exceptional Colonial in Chadds Ford
An exceptional Chadds Ford colonial home on 2.76 attractive acres with six bedrooms and five full and three half bathrooms is available for sale. This beautiful residence is postioned off the road with a large yard, mature trees and beautiful landscaping. You are welcomed by the lovely boxwood garden, slate stone patio, and side porch.…
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Where History and Art Come Together: A Guide to Chadds Ford
Chadds Ford is named after a settler, John Chads, who in 1725 built his home and operated a tavern and ferry on the banks of the Brandywine Creek near a ford, but the community is best known as the home of the famous Wyeth artist family. Chadds Ford combines the former Delaware County township of…
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Former N.C. Wyeth Property in Chadds Ford Set to Become a Public Preserve in 2025
The former Chadds Ford home of N.C. Wyeth is about to be preserved, writes staff for Chadds Ford Live. Wyeth worked on the Treasure Island illustration on the property, which is known as the Joseph Davis Tract. The Davis Tract House was originally built in 1725. N.C. Wyeth and his family lived in the home…
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A Wine-Making Hobby Led to Penn Woods Winery in Chadds Ford
Penns Woods Winery founder Gino Razzi discovered he had a knack for winemaking and talked his daughter, Carley, into turning his hobby into a proper business, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. Now 15 years later, Penns Woods Winery in Chadds Ford is busy and successful, benefitting from Razzi’s winemaking roots, Carley’s business savvy, and…
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The Definitive Guide to Visiting the Brandywine Museum of Art in 2024
The Brandywine Museum of Art is a cultural gem nestled in the lush countryside of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s picturesque Brandywine Valley. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or simply looking for a serene escape, this museum offers something for everyone. Discover the rich legacy of the Wyeth family in the renowned Wyeth Family Galleries,…
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Forbes: New Exhibition Showcases Never Before Displayed Abstract Works of Andrew Wyeth
Abstract Flash: Unseen Andrew Wyeth, a new exhibition at the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland, Maine, showcases the Chadds Ford artist’s never before displayed abstract watercolors, writes Chadd Scott for Forbes. The exhibition is on view through Sept. 8, 2024. The presentation is drawn from the Andrew and Betsy Wyeth Collection which contains almost 7,000…
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Incyte Moving 300 Chadds Ford Jobs to Wilmington in Expansion
Biopharmaceutical company Incyte is relocating 300 jobs from Chadds Ford to Wilmington, Delaware following the purchase of two buildings there, writes Pau Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. Incyte has a Chadds Ford location at 100 Mighty Oak Lane. Staffers there will be relocating to two former bank buildings in downtown Wilmington as part of a…
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