Hundreds turn out to support LaMancha

Benefit for animal rescue draws more than 400 supporters By Lauren Parker-Gill, News Editor, The Times Stephanie Leister and her dog Paisley, who was adopted from LaMancha Animal Rescue, participated in the Critter Crawl 5K at Hibernia Park last week. COATESVILLE – Hundreds of people turned out on a beautiful, sunny morning for LaMancha Animal Rescue’s Critter Crawl 5K race and 1-mile walk/run,...

On Stage: Delco’s Tom Keifer comes home

Also: Cowboy Junkies in area to support new release By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The quote “You Can’t Go Home Again” is taken from the title of a novel by Thomas Wolfe. It’s not a quote you could apply to rock musician Tom Keifer. He is going home again. Keifer is a local boy who rose to international fame as the lead vocalist of the glam-rock band Cinderella. He is a Philadelphia...

Chester Co. observes Mental Health Month in May

WEST CHESTER — Each May, Chester County recognizes National Mental Health Awareness Month with activities aimed at increasing the public’s awareness and understanding about mental health and recovery. This year, Chester County’s Department of Mental Health/Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (MH/IDD) is collaborating with stakeholders throughout the area to offer a wide range of opportunities...

Trump, Clinton, Killion post big Election Day wins

Roe appears to have won write-in for 158th State House GOP nomination By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times The voters of Chester County spoke loud and clear — and picked Donald J. Trump as the Republican nominee, Hillary Clinton as the Democratic nominee for president as both won statewide, Tuesday. Turnout was very strong for a primary election, with nearly 52% of registered Republicans casting...

Art Watch: Art for the whole family

Art on The Square, Student Art Show in Kennett By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times The big news for art events this week is happening in Kennett Square with two community art shows this weekend that will delight the whole family. Art on the Square is a large annual outdoor art show and sale with over 35 participating artists and craftspeople exhibiting their work this Saturday April 30 from 10am-5pm. A...

Chester County mourns the loss of Weymouth

Chadds Ford icon helped found Brandywine River Museum, Brandywine Conservancy George A. “Frolic” Weymouth With passions ranging from the art world to preserving opening space, George A. “Frolic” Weymouth was one of the region’s great benefactors and leaders in preserving the natural beauty of Chester County.  Weymouth died Sunday, according to the Brandywine Conservancy — one of...

Creek Rd. in Birmingham closed Mon./Tue for repave

Creek Road is scheduled to close between Brintons Bridge Road and U.S. 1 (Baltimore Pike) in Birmingham Township, Chester County, on Monday, April 25, and Tuesday, April 26, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, for resurfacing, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced.

On Your Table: Spring greens are on the scene

Your local framers market is filled with fresh local veggies By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times Green hues of spring vegetables make for bright, light salads Photo courtesy of Once Upon a Chef. Spring, now that it finally appears to be here, is the season to lighten up after cooking comforting, hearty dishes all winter long.  And, with Earth Day just upon us, budding trees remind...

Tom Killion cites experience in 9th District race

Long-time State Rep. points to his history of working across the aisle in Senate bid By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times State Rep. Tom Killion (R-168) Tom Killion says he knows his way around Harrisburg and suggests this isn’t the time to send someone inexperienced with the ways of the state capital to the state Senate. The Republican from Middletown has been serving a a State Representative for...

The Times’ 2016 primary endorsements

Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., voting expecting to be busier than normal By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times By now, you may be a bit tired of “feeling the Bern” or how “huge” this primary election is going to be, but the fact of the matter is that on Tuesday, the voters of Pennsylvania will have an opportunity to vote in the most meaningful primary election in decades — with but major party...