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CFE Parents’ Night Out: Art we glad we went?
If you were at the CFE Parents’ Night Out Centennial Celebration on April 11, you already know it delivered. And if you weren’t able to attend, consider this your friendly reminder that showing up is usually worth it. I know… the cozy couch and your Netflix queue can be so…
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Fresh perspective; familiar Yoga Space
Yoga is not a destination; it’s a practice that evolves over time. Rachel Doucette, owner of The Yoga Space Chadds Ford, knows there’s always an opportunity for growth in one’s yoga practice. That’s why she’s bringing in visiting yoga instructor, Julian DeVoe, for a unique event this weekend. DeVoe will…
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URA Baseball helicopter golf ball drop: a sports bet worth betting on!
What do a helicopter, golf balls, youth baseball, and winning a $500 Visa gift card have in common?
Read the latest
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Your library card offers more than you might think
The latest at the Rachel Kohl Community Library
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Shoppes at Concord: What’s the 101 on the proposed new shops on Route 202?
A high level look at the status of the proposed plans
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Have you heard about plug-in solar?
An easy step in the right energy direction
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Meet and greet neighbors at pizza night at OsoSweet
Live music + food + fun
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Why my rooftop solar is good for you, too 🌞
It’s more nuanced than popular narrative.
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Some good property tax rebate news from UCFSD
Tax rebate available for eligible neighbors
Meet the creator, a Chadds Ford resident

Jen Panaro
Hello! I’m Jen Panaro, Chadds Ford neighbor and creator of this little corner of the internet. I’m a writer, reader, mom, community volunteer, eco-nerd, and more.
I created Connect Chadds Ford as a space for neighbors to connect. Let’s work together to rebuild community, advocate for collection action, and spark civic engagement in the service of renewed resilience in our local spaces.
There’s no bad time to shop local, see what’s going on at a municipal meeting, get to know your neighbor better, or bake them an apple pie, just because.




