Four Chesco organizations get environmental grants
WEST CHESTER – Four Chester County organizations will receive a total of $17,873 in state Environmental Education Grants, State Sen. Andy Dinniman (D-19) announced Friday.
“These grants will be used to develop hands-on environmental education programs and community workshops,” Dinniman said. “It is crucial that we prepare the next generation of Pennsylvanians to value and safeguard...
West Chester theater effort reaches milestone
WEST CHESTER — Uptown! Entertainment Alliance has raised $2.1 million toward its goal of Bringing a Theatre to Downtown West Chester. Uptown is in the midst of a $3.75 million capital campaign to purchase, preserve and repurpose the former National Guard Armory at 224 North High Street as a full-on Cultural Arts Center that will present professional plays, musicals, concerts, ballet, original...
No time to horse around: dressing for the Steeplechase
And yes, it is all about the hat — create one that reflects your sense of style
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Today is Point to Point and next Sunday is the Willowdale Steeplechase! Do you have the perfect dress? Appropriate shoes (my suggestion is a wedge as opposed to a heel…you won’t sink into the ground)? More importantly, do you have a hat? There are so few occasions...
What To Do: Celebrate Cinco De Mayo in Kennett
Also: Trout Rodeo, May Day and much, much more!
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett Square hosts the region’s largest — and best — Cinco De Mayo celebration on May 3.
Cinco De Mayo is day for partying. It is one of the biggest party days of the year for the people of Mexican descent. But, just as you don’t have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with gusto, you...
Dinniman: West Chester a model in beetle battle
State Senator Andy Dinniman with members of the New Century Club during a tree planting ceremony in Hoopes Park. Pictured (from left to right) are Nancy Berg, Pat Horrocks, John Snook, Dinniman and West Chester Borough Urban Forester Denise Dunn-Kesterson.
WEST CHESTER — With an invasive beetle species threatening ash trees across the state and the nation, West Chester is taking the lead to...
TCHS hosts 2015 Auto Collision Experience May 9
Students in the Automotive Collision Technology program restored two cars to give away to a family in need as part of the Recycled Rides program. TCHS Brandywine is the first high school in the country to participate in this program.
DOWNINGTOWN — Nineteen automotive collision industry experts, businesses and advocates are hosting the 2015 Auto Collision Experience (ACE Spotlight) at Technical...
On Stage: Put on your ‘Kinky Boots’
Also: Metal in Chinatown, young local artists at The Flash
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Nothing says Spring like shiny, stiletto boots, okay maybe not, but the national touring company of the tony-Award winning Kinky Boots hits Philadelphia this week.
With the arrival of warmer temperatures, many people are thinking that it’s time for sandals. Fans of musical theater, on the...
Hogan, area DAs push for PreK to cut crime
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan speaks at a legislative breakfast Wednesday in support of expansion of funding for pre-kindergarten programs.
KING OF PRUSSIA — Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan and other southeast Pennsylvania prosecutors came out strong this week to support an initiative by Gov. Tom Wolf to fund pre-kindergarten programs as a long-term way to boost high...
Spring brings a focus on water safety: Kennett ‘Y’ leads the way
Kennett Area YMCA guards receive Gold award
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE – Spring is finally making its arrival; and for many area residents that means increased time spent near lakes, pools and other recreational facilities where water is a big part of the fun. These activities also raise the level of awareness placed on children, and adults alike, to be water safety...
Op/Ed: Recognizing Loyality Day in Pennsylvania
By Rep. Steve Barrar, State Representative, 160th District
State Rep. Steve Barrar (R-160)
It was a great honor for me to serve in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Because of that experience, I understand the sacrifice and reward that comes with taking the ultimate risk to safeguard our communities and our country.
The experience also gave me a deep pride in my country, and each year,...
