+ 🍅 tomatoes and 🥒 cucs + ☀️ golden rays + 🚲 bikes + 🎤 mics + 👣 hikes

Have you been to The Annex at OsoSweet Bakery and Cafe yet? The new indoor space, adjacent to Oso’s main location, features around 5-7 tables with a dozen or so chairs and lots of natural light. It’s a gorgeous spot to grab a bite with your girlfriends, a new neighbor, or a small community group. Stop over to check it out (and grab a snack or a cup of coffee while you’re there). The lemon blueberry scone is my favorite. 🍋

Tomatoes and cucumbers and flowers, oh my!

Don’t forget about the Concord Farmers Market, every Sunday from 9 am to 12 pm at Concord Township Park. It’s a small market with plenty of options from produce to flowers to coffee and more! Mark your calendars to get out, support our neighbor farmers and makers, and say hello to someone new.

☀️ Here comes the sun

We have a lot of open space in and around Chadds Ford. Imagine how that space could serve a dual purpose as a solar field and… farmland, a parking lot, a pickleball court, an outdoor seating area, a wildflower garden, an open field, and more.

Longwood Gardens already has a solar field next to Route 1. Here’s another version of what that might look like (but there are so many ways this could serve our community).

💔 Shout out to public broadcasting for this story. May our politicians one day remember how valuable the work of public media is to our past, present, and future.

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Energy prices are rising (you know, because you’ve seen your PECO bill lately). 📈 Solar energy diversifies our sources, increases energy independence, and locks in prices for the energy it produces (solar has significant upfront costs but minimal variable costs because rays from the sun are free!).

For a community like ours that often loses power after storms, solar power with a battery increases reliability. It offers power right after the storm, before power lines are repaired.

💵 Here’s the most essential part: According to asset management firm Lazard, in their June 2025 report on the cost of energy, their top finding states that “utility-scale solar and onshore wind remain the most cost-effective forms of new-build energy generation on an unsubsidized basis (i.e., without tax subsidies).” This includes storage, so it’s not just “only when the sun shines.” Solar energy makes financial sense, even without tax incentives.

Something to think about…

It is worth noting that residential rooftop solar is not as cost-effective as utility-scale solar. But the point remains that solar deserves a second look even without tax incentives. It might be a more fiscally responsible investment than you think.

Like to bike? 🚵🏼

Bike the Brandywine on one of three scenic loops on Saturday, September 20, to raise money for the Brandywine Conservancy. Details here.

Know a notable Unionville alum?

Been around town for a bit and know someone who attended UCFSD and has done something cool since graduating? Nominate a Unionville-Chadds Ford School District alumnus for the Wall of Honor Program to recognize them for their personal and/or professional accomplishments, contribution to society, or lifelong commitment to educational excellence. More details here.

Be a groupie for a local band

Concord Township and Darlington Arts Center are hosting a Battle of the Bands this summer. They’ve already narrowed down the competition to four finalists who will compete at the live performance on August 9 at Concord Park. Mark your calendars and make some noise for the musicians around town!

Looking ahead

Here are a few other events you might want to add to your calendar. Several require registration in advance. Double-check dates and times in case they’ve changed since I shared.

Barnard Station Tour | Thurs. July 31 from 5:30 – 7 pm at Barnard Station (664 South Wawaset Rd, West Chester)
Pig Roast | Thurs, July 31 from 6 – 8 pm at St. Cornelius Catholic Church (BBQ, balloon artist, face painting, moon bounce)
Concert in the Courtyard: Jump City 8 | Fri. Aug 1 at 7 pm at Brandywine Museum of Art
Rally the Troops (reenactment and historic home tours) | Sat. Aug 2 from 10 am – 3 pm at Brandywine Battlefield Park
🍑 Concord Township Farmers’ Market | Suns. from 9 am – noon at Concord Township Park (every Sunday through August 31)
Summer Yoga Series | Tuesdays at 9:30 am (July 29 – Aug 19) at the Rachel Kohl Library (all abilities)
Science Heroes (Science + Art) | Tues. Aug 5 from 10:30 – 11:00 am (Pre-K) and 11:15 am – 12:15 pm (K-5) at Rachel Kohl Community Library
Mah Jong Club | Tues. from 1 – 3 pm at Rachel Kohl Community Library
Storytime (CF Township x RK Library) | Weds at 9 am through August 20 at Turner’s Mill Park Pavilion (10 Ring Rd)
Knitting and Crochet Club | Thurs. at 10 am at Rachel Kohl Community Library
Silly Joe Sings | Thurs. Aug 7 from 1 – 2 pm at Rachel Kohl Community Library
Summer Stroll at the Square | Thurs. Aug 7 from 5 – 7 pm at Glen Eagle Square
Paint and Sip Couples Night | Fri, Aug 8 from 5 – 7 pm at Penns Wood Winery
S2STEM Grand Opening | Sat. Aug 9 from 10 am – 6 pm at S2STEM (30 Lacrue Ave, Suite 105, Glen Mills, PA 19060)
Yoga on the Brandywine | Sat. Aug 9 from 10 – 11 am at Brandywine Museum of Art
Battle of the Bands | Sat. Aug 9 at 3 pm at Concord Township Park
Plein Air Evening at Kuerner Farm | Thurs. Aug 14 from 4 – 8 pm at Kuerner Farm
Movie in the Park: Ratatouille | Fri. Aug 15 at 7 pm at Concord Township Park
Goat Yoga | Sun. Aug 17 from 1 -2 pm at Penns Wood Winery
Guided Meditation: Candle Lit Yoga Nidra | Sun Aug 17 from 7:15 – 8 pm at The Yoga Space
Remembrance Day | Thurs. Sept 11 at 6 pm at Brandywine Battlefield Park
Chadds Ford Days | Sat. and Sun. Sept 13 – 14 at Chadds Ford Historical Society (artisans, food vendors, reenactors, demonstrators, and more)
Bike the Brandywine | Sat. Sept 20 starts at Chadds Ford Historical Society
Sound Bath (meditation/relaxation) | Fri. Sept 26 from 5:30 – 7 pm at The Yoga Space
Fluid Motion: Yoga & Art | Fri. Oct 3 from 5 – 7 pm at The Yoga Space
The Great Pumpkin Carve | Thurs – Sat. Oct 16 – 18 at Chadds Ford Historical Society