Barrar won’t seek reelection in 2020
State Rep. Stephen Barrar (R-160)
Long-time State Representative Stephen Barrar announced Tuesday that he will not seek reelection for a 13th term in 2020.
Barrar, a Republican, represents the 160th District which covers an area from the Kennett Square area east into Delaware County.
He managed to hold off Democrat Anton Andrew by about 800 votes in 2018. With Andrew running again in 2020 — and...
Chesco Coroner IDs body found in Valley
The Chester County Coroner’s Office has positively identified the skeletal remains recovered from a wooded area in Valley Township on October 29, 2019, as those of Julia Gonzalez, age 22, of Coatesville.
After recovery of the remains, the Coroner’s Office worked with forensic odontologist, John B. Nase, DDS, FAGD, FICD on a postmortem dental examination which identified unique features of...
Welcoming FBI investigation, Dinniman says scrutiny of pipeline process long overdue
WEST CHESTER – While news that the FBI is investigating how permits were issued for the Sunoco/ET Mariner East pipeline spread across Chester County, Pennsylvania, and the nation this week, for state Senator Andy Dinniman questions about the project and its permits are nothing new.
In fact, Dinniman has been on the record in raising serious concerns about the safety and permitting of the controversial...
On Stage: Big Damn Blues Revolution storms into Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
Blues will be the order of the day on November 14 when the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) presents “The Big Damn Blues Revolution Tour” — a triple-bill featuring The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band as the headliner and J.D. Wilkes and Dom Flemons...
Collins named to Longwood Gardens Board of Trustees
James C. Collins, Jr.,
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Longwood Gardens today announced the appointment of James C. Collins, Jr., Chief Executive Officer of Corteva Agriscience, to its Board of Trustees. The appointment is effective January 1, 2020.
“We are extremely fortunate to have Jim joining Longwood’s Board of Trustees,” said Longwood Gardens President & CEO Paul B. Redman. “His extensive...
Leland announces run for the 167th
Wendy Graham Leland
The 2020 election season is kicking off with the first local announcement of a challenge in a Chester County state legislative district — with a military veteran announcing late Monday night, Veterans Day, that she would seek the 167th State House seat.
Describing herself as a “dedicated community leader and combat veteran,” retired Army Col. Wendy Graham Leland...
On Stage: The music inspired by Bucks County at Michener
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Karen Gross
If you enjoy visiting museums, listening to good music or are a history buff – or all three – then you should consider a trip to Doylestown on November 10 to visit the James A. Michener Art Museum (138 South Pine Street, Doylestown, MichenerArtMuseum.org).
On Sunday afternoon, the Michener Art Museum will host singer and songwriter...
New Garden, West Grove renew regional police pact
The Southern Chester County Regional Public Safety Commissioners announced Friday that the Intermunicipal Agreement between New Garden Township and West Grove Borough, originally adopted on July 6, 2016, received overwhelming support from both communities to renew the agreement, which ensures the continued operations of the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department through December 31,...
Authorities seek help to ID body found in Valley Twp.
The jacket worn by a woman, whose body was discovered in Valley Twp., Oct. 29. Authorities are asking the public for help to identify her.
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office and the Valley Township Police Department announced the recovery of the partially decomposed body of a woman in Valley Township. They are asking for the public’s assistance in identification of the woman.
On...
Democrats sweep county election in historic win
The 2019 Democratic Chester County slate.
WEST CHESTER – Remember, remember the 5th of November. Voters gave a democratic majority to county leadership for the first time in Chester County history.
Final returns show solid wins to both Josh Maxwell of Downingtown and Marian Moskowitz of Phoenixville for the three-member Board of Commissioners, the chief governing body of Chester County.
