Kennett’s proposed 2015 revenues exceed expenses by $664K
Talks have begun with County about taking ownership of Chandler Mill Bridge
By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times
KENNETT — Township Manager Lisa Moore made a brief presentation of the township’s proposed 2015 budget, showing that revenues are expected to exceed expenses by $664,290. From an historic standpoint, this positive difference is not especially high or unusual.
A summary of the...
On Stage: Gillian Grassie comes home
Also: Orpheus Supertones, Genesis’ Steve Hackett and more on local stages
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Gillian Grassie, a 2005 Unionville High School graduate, is coming home to perform after playing shows around the world.
Chadds Ford’s globe-trotting musician Gillian Grassie is coming home — at least for a few weeks. Grassie, who now lives in Berlin, Germany, will...
Kennett High’s Gallivan, McCabe & Petrick sign letters of intent
Bright academic & athletic futures await at Philadelphia University, U-Conn & Drexel
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
KENNETT- Kennett High School (KHS) celebrated three of its seniors signing collegiate letters of intent during a ceremony this week.
Katie Gallivan will be playing lacrosse for Division II Philadelphia University where she will enter the 5-year B.S. in Health Sciences...
The Wine Coach: Wine drinker’s demographics, do you fit in?
Are you normal, or a ‘special’ wine consumer?
Editor’s Note: Today marks the debut of Brian Gurham, who will be writing monthly on wine topics. He’s one of the region’s top experts and writers on various topics related to wine, wine appreciation and related issues. And he’s a very entertaining read. We hope you enjoy his insights.
By Brian Gurnham, Columnist,...
Longwood Gardens honored for best restroom in U.S.
The publica restrooms at Longwood Gardens were honored Wednesday as the best in the United States in 2014 by Cintas.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — When you gotta go, you gotta go. But who knew the best place to go in the U.S. would be in Chester County?
America voted and decided that Longwood Gardens has the best public restroom in all the land. After viewing its awe-inspiring “green wall” and eco-friendly...
Chester County heritage turkeys taste like ‘eating sunshine’
Get back to real Thanksgiving roots with the birds that nature built from Wyebrook Farms
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Heritage turkeys including the black birds, Broad Breasted Bronze, the white ones, Royal Palms and the browns, which are Bourbon Reds
Chances are if you are like most Americans on Thanksgiving Day you’ll be serving turkey, a native bird that Benjamin Franklin...
Art Watch: John Hannafin
Pre-holiday arts and craft shows start to pop up around the county, too
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week begins with a Pop up show at Galer Estate Winery featuring the vividly colorful and expressionistic paintings of popular local artist John Hannafin.
The pictured downtown West Chester winter scene is a show stopper- what a perfect Christmas card! It has the warmth and nostalgia...
Borough’s proposed 2015 budget hikes wages, taxes, and fees
Council appoints high school student Tony Gomez as ‘Junior Council Person’
By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times
Kennett Square Borough Council President Leon Spencer (center) administers the Junior Council Person pledge to new council member Tony Gomez, a junior at Kennett High School, with his aunt, Perla Bustos, holding the Bible.
On Monday night, Acting Borough Manager Joe Scalise...
Photos of pets with Santa at TCHS, Nov 29
The Veterinary Science program at the Technical College High School is designed to prepare students for employment in the field of veterinary medicine. Students interact with animals in and out of the classroom, job shadow and attend clinics with local veterinarians.
DOWNINGTOWN — On Saturday, Nov. 29, the Technical College High School (TCHS) Brandywine Campus Veterinary Science and Early Childhood...
Shop With The Sheriff, Dec. 6
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Sheriff, Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh, will extend her gift giving far beyond close family and friends this holiday season.
She will host the first annual “Shop with the Sheriff” on Dec. 6 to benefit the Chester County Family Academy (CCFA) students and families.
Chester County Sheriff’s cars and SUVs, complete with flashing lights and sirens, will escort...
