Bentley launches write-in bid for 158th GOP nomination

Perry Bentley Unionville’s Perry Bentley announced Tuesday that he would mount a write-in campaign for the Republican nomination for State Representative in the 158th District, just a day after Lenny Rivera ended his bid for the seat. In a letter addressed to Chester County Republican Committee members and the voters of the 158th legislative district, Bentley announced his write-in campaign...

Art Watch: An evening of the arts

A one-night event in Kennett Sq., Friday By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times April brings a host of wonderful new art shows to Chester County, with many openings this Friday. Openings are exciting art events full of that fresh energy that comes with the unveiling of newly orchestrated show. Artists and customers mingle and chat, and there is food, refreshments and often music to heighten the spectacle...

Recycling event, April 16 at CAT Pickering

All seventy three (73) Chester County municipalities are hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Event for Chester County residents on Saturday, April 16 at the CAT Pickering, Center for Arts and Technology Campus (Technical College High School), 1580 Charlestown Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460. The collection site will be open at 9:00 AM and will close at 3:00 PM sharp. No electronics, TVs or appliances...

United Way’s Color Run back for 2016

United Way of Chester County’s Color Run is back and bigger than ever for 2016. United Way of Chester County is bringing back its popular Color 5K Run & Walk this year after selling out in 2014 and 2015 for the largest 5k event in Caln Township history. The 2016 fundraiser is on course to exceed last year’s $30,000 raised for much needed local community programs. And for the third...

Rivera pulls out of 158th District race

Chesco GOP to pick new candidate for April write-in campaign By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times More drama in the ongoing 158th District State House race: after withdrawing his nominating petitions earlier this week after a legal challenge suggested issues with how they were signed and notarized, Lenny Rivera announced Monday that he would end his write-in bid for the seat. State Rep. Chris Ross...

Avoid spraying, prevent mosquito reproduction

If they can’t breed, you don’t need to worry about using pesticides By Nathaniel Smith, Columnist, The Times I recently noticed a newspaper article that is very misleading about the costs and benefits of spraying to control mosquitoes. The story was much too casual about the use of toxic chemicals in residential properties. It brought out that the insecticides known as pyrethroids,...

Chesco to be reimbursed $26 million for snowstorm

WEST CHESTER — The federal government has granted disaster assistance to reimburse Chester County and Chester County municipalities for costs associated with the response to the winter storm of January 22 and 23. Chester County submitted a request for $3,553,431.00 which included the cost estimated to deal with the snow removal from municipalities and other government agencies. The federal disaster...

What To Do: Get hoppin’ for Easter

The Easter Bunny is pretty much everywhere this weekend By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Easter Weekend has arrived and that means that the Easter Bunny’s daily schedule is shifting into overdrive. He will be at “Easter Egg Hunts” all around the area and he will be participating in a variety of special events. One activity that is always a hit with youngsters is a ride on an excursion...

Brandywine Hills point to point runs on April 3

The annual Brandywine Hills Point to Point race takes place on April 3. Many young jockeys participating in the pony races take it very seriously. Photo by Daria Killinger. POCOPSON — Beautiful seasonal weather has arrived in Chester County – just in time for a favorite family springtime event, the Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point on Sunday, April 3. Once again, the cross country horse races...

Fourth annual Single Moms’ conference, April 9

Single Moms from across Chester County with gather April 9 for panel discussions on relationships, finances,legal matters and to share ideas with each other. WEST CHESTER — The fourth annual Chester County Single Mothers’ Conference will take place on Saturday, April 9 at B. Reed Henderson High School, 400 Montgomery Avenue, West Chester. The Chester County Community Collaborative, in partnership...