Welcome! Thank you for Stopping by!
I’m Jen!
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 get to know your neighbor better or bake them an apple pie ‘just because.’


Local civic engagement is dwindling, and that’s costing us a lot in terms of connecting and collaborating with our neighbors to build more resilient communities. We can all do our part to revive the civic engagement that:
- supports small, local businesses
- helps ensure our municipal organizations work well for us and
- fosters strong ties with our neighbors.
Once or twice a week, you’ll find something news you might like to know about what’s happening around Chadds Ford. It’s not a daily news site or a megaphone for hot takes. Instead, I’ll share a few highlights about happenings at the township, the school district, or local community events you can support to strengthen our community continuously.
Occasionally, I take a deeper dive into a topic that’s worth a community conversation. Some of my favorites post showcase local small businesses and the movers and shakers around town that make our little community a great place to live.
Here’s a deeper dive on why I write the newsletter if you’re curious.
Want something specific to show up in the newsletter? Email me or leave a comment to let me know. 💛
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Be sure to pass along to a friend (or two or three) and encourage them to sign up, too. I can’t wait to connect about supporting our thriving community together.
xo, Jen
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