Art Watch: Gallery Walk West Chester goes big time

Friday’s event charged up with shows in 25 locations By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times Gallery Walk West Chester this Friday is charged up with art shows in 25 locations, including Clay Days at CCAA and Murder of Crows at The Art Trust West Chester’s 25th Annual Gallery Walk is charged up with art shows in 25 locations throughout the town from 5-9pm this Friday, October 2nd. The Chamber...

La Comunidad Hispana expanding health services to Oxford

    KENNETT SQUARE – La Comunidad Hispana will open a new community health center in the Oxford area in December 2015.  This second full-service health center represents a major expansion of services to Southern Chester County for LCH, the more than 40-year-old organization based in Kennett Square. The LCH Oxford Health Center will be located in the Oxford Professional Center at...

A Q&A with Margaret Hudgings

An interview with leader of local group questioning mosquito spraying By Nathaniel Smith, Columnist, The Times My opinion piece “Mosquito spraying: why doesn’t the county want to talk about it?” in the Times of Chester County, August 31, asked many questions. Since then I’ve found many answers, including from talking with the County Health Department, and many new questions too. One thing...

Longwood puts new pumper into service

Longwood Fire Company’s new E-25-2 Pierce Arrow XT pumper truck. Image pumper courtesy of Glickfire.com EAST MARLBOROUGH — A new Pierce Arrow XT pumper truck was placed in service on Sept. 20 by Longwood Fire Company. “The vehicle was funded 100 percent by the residents of Kennett Township, said Chief A. J. McCarthy. “We are extremely grateful for their continued support of our fire...

Downingtown showcases growth, economic development & vitality

Progress, prosperity & quality of life remain key focus By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times Downingtown Mayor, Josh Maxwell, discusses revitalization initiatives with meeting attendees DOWNINGTOWN – Chester County business and political leaders, non-profit organizations and interested community members packed Victory Brewing Company Friday morning to learn more about major economic...

Fall is here! Celebrate with new looks

A few easy projects bring a new look to home decor By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Fall is finally here! I know this because the air is crisp, mums and pumpkins are prominently displayed in front of Giant and my resistance to a caramel coated apple is at an all­time low. I always look forward to swapping out shorts for jeans and flip flops for boots, but I also love the change in home...

Officials warn of likely drops in student PSSA scores

DOWNINGTOWN — Parents of students across Chester County may be in for a bit of a shock when they see their child’s PSSA scores, officials warn. Chester County superintendents and their counterparts across the commonwealth issued a warning to parents Friday that their children’s state assessment scores, known as the PSSAs, may drop when they receive their student’s official scores this...

What To Do: Kick off Autumn at Fall Fest in Downingtown

First weekend of Fall overs a myriad of events By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Things will be lively in Downingtown on September 27 when the Victory Brewing Company, the Downingtown-Thorndale Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Borough of Downingtown team up to present the Ninth Annual Downingtown Fall Fest (East Lancaster Avenue between Wallace Avenue and Green Street, Downingtown,...

No charges in Patton gun incident

Parent who left weapon in unlocked car to surrender permit, weapon By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Citing “prosecutorial discretion” Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said Thursday that he had decided not to file charges against against a man charged with bringing a firearm to Patton Middle School on Sept. 3. The firearm was found in the man’s unlocked running car by school...

Three Malvernians earn spots in Papal Choir

(From left) Malvern Prep junior Nick Gatti of St. Davids and sophomore Christian Franck of Kennett Square were selected to perform with the Papal Choir for Mass on September 27. MALVERN, Pa. – Yes, Malvern junior Nick Gatti admits, the thought of singing in front of a crowd of more than one million people is nerve-racking, but his enthusiasm for singing with the Archdiocesan High School Papal...