Good Samaritan and Bridge of Hope complete merger
Two established non-profits that serve the homeless population of Chester and Lancaster Counties – Good Samaritan Shelter and Bridge of Hope Lancaster & Chester Counties – announce the official merger that uniquely positions the organizations to provide a full range of services to address homelessness.
The new organization has been re-named Good Samaritan Services to reflect the progressive...
Hero Fund honors outgoing president
Outgoing Hero Fund president John ‘J.D.’ DiBuonaventuro (center) holds one of framed commendations he received. With him is Neil Vaughn (from left), Butch Dutter, Carolyn ‘Bunny’ Welsh, James Vito, Robert Kagel and Tom Hogan.
The board president of the Chester County Hero Fund insisted that he wanted no fuss when he stepped down after 17 years in that position on Wednesday, Dec. 6. His...
Two charged in infants’ deaths
Jamal Bailey (left) and William Gardner (right) were charged Thursday in the deaths of two infants under their care.
Two county men have been charged in the deaths of infants under their care — one earlier this year and another exactly one year ago — Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Thursday.
Jamal Bailey, 41 of Downingtown, has been charged with homicide for administering...
George withdraws from 16th District race
John George
The crowded field to take on freshman Congressman Lloyd Smucker got a little less crowded Wednesday after John George announced he would withdraw from the race, saying he didn’t think he would be able to mount a competitive race.
“I have informed the Democratic Committee that I am suspending my campaign for Congress in the 16th District for 2018,” george said in a...
Chester County Women’s Commission representatives Wendy Leeper (third left) and Denise Bailey (center) present bus tokens for the Chester County WRAP program. Pictured left to right are: County Commissioner Terence Farrell; Sharon Dickinson, WRAP Supervisor; Wendy Leeper; County Commissioner Michelle Kichline; Denise Bailey; Jennifer Lopez, Deputy Chief, and Christopher Murphy, Chief, Department...
Kennett Sq. council addresses tragedy, community relations
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
HARB member Clara Saxton addresses Borough Council members about the impact of the 2016 election results on the borough’s recent political races.
KENNETT SQUARE – They were at the Red Clay Room to discuss the 2018 budget, but recent events were front and center at last Monday night’s meeting of the Kennett Square Borough Council.
Mayor Matt Fetick...
Kennett, Longwood Gardens look at flooding concern in Hamorton Homes
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Pennoni Associates engineer Michael Kissinger talks with residents of the Hamorton neighborhood near Longwood Gardens whose homes have been affected by flooding.
KENNETT – The rains on the plain stay mainly in Hamorton, according to some residents of the village who spoke at the most recent meeting of the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors.
Several...
Have a happy — and safe — Thanksgiving
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Whether you’re hitting the road to be home with family, or hosting the brood at your place, there’s a few simple tips from local and state experts to make your travel and holiday safer and happier.
First, of course, I’ll throw in one of my own: don’t talk about politics.
No, seriously. Don’t.
I’d suggest other, less explosive topics such as “how...
Winners honored for Landscapes3 photo contest
Andy Zhang won first place in the youth category of the Landscapes3 photo contest for his photo, “Sunset.”
WEST CHESTER — Three adults and three youth from Chester County won awards for their entries in the Chester County Planning Commission’s Landscapes3 photo contest, which focused on the county’s greatest asset: people.
The photo contest, “Putting a Face on Chester County,” was...
On Stage (Bonus): Savoy Brown, 50 years and still rocking
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Savoy Brown
A band with a history that dates back more than a half-century will be performing in the area this weekend.
On November 18, Kim Simmonds and Savoy Brown will have a concert at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com).
Savoy Brown is still rocking the blues after more than 50 years and in 2017...
