Hogan names new Asst. DA
Chester County District Attorney announced the hiring of Chad Maloney as an Assistant District Attorney. From left, Chester County Court of Common Pleas Judge Thomas G. Gavin, United States Marine Corps veteran; Assistant District Attorney Chad Maloney, United States Marine Corps veteran; and Chester County District Attorney’s Office Chief of Staff Charles Gaza, United States Air Force and...
Good Stuff: Positive news from Downingtown to Kennett
“Good Stuff’ is back; highlighting positive happenings around Chester County packaged in a fun, easy-to-read-format. Got ‘good stuff’ to share? Like what you see? Let us know: email ki*@*********es.com. (Submissions due by 15th and 30th monthly; all content subject to editorial review.)
Red Devil Pride: Avon Grove High’s Robert Evans, Anna Wright, Kira Russell and Adam Gaerity recently...
Kim K’s new pix are eye rollers
Kardashian is famous and successful, but I don’t know why
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Behold the picture that was to “break the internet!” Except, it didn’t. I wish that I had an eye-rolling emoji because it would be inserted right here:
Wait. How did that get there? (Sometimes you have to go old school and use emoticons, the precursor to emoji....
Kennett Blue Rocks win men’s Senior Fall Classic
The Kennett Blue Rocks, a local baseball club based in Kennett Square, won the American Division 52 and over age bracket championship in the 2014 annual Men’s Senior Baseball League “Fall Classic” held in Clearwater and Dunedin, Florida. This is the third tournament championship for a Kennett based Men’s Senior Baseball League team (Kennett won the 38 and over age bracket title in 1998...
What To Do: National Dog Show in Oaks
Also: Jazz By Night in Media, Comic-Con and more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The National Dog Show will be held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Nov. 15 and 16.
The phrase “going to the dogs” usually has a somewhat negative connotation — but not always. This weekend, there will be an event that has definitely “gone to the dogs” and that’s a good thing....
Pileggi out as Senate Majority Leader
GOP Senate votes him out in favor of Corman
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Sen. Dominic Pileggi
Chester County will no longer have representation in the leadership of either party’s leadership in the state legislature, after a shakeup Wednesday deposed Sen. Dominic Pileggi from his post as Majority Leader of the state Senate.
Pileggi (R-9), who represents a large portion of the eastern part...
On Stage: Chesco’s own Billy Penn Burger
Adrien Reju, Beth Goldwater, Tom Rush and more in area this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Billy Penn Burger
Mark your calendars. Billy Penn Burger is coming to Burlap & Bean Coffeehouse (204 South Newtown Street Road, Newtown Square, 484-427- 4547, www.burlapandbean.com) on November 14.
What sounds like it might be a special menu item at a sandwich shop in the vicinity...
60 years of giving: KACS kicks off holiday campaign
Support needed for local 2014 holiday food, coat & toy campaign
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
The KACS 2014 Toys for Tots Co-Chairs: Mike & Debbi Sears with their children Ben & Maddi.
KENNETT — This year, Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) proudly celebrates its 60th anniversary of helping the lesser fortunate within our communities. Founded in 1954 by the simple,...
County Commissioners OK new bonds, Aaa rating affirmed
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners approved a bond issue to refinance debt and fund the county’s five-year Capital Investment Program, including a new emergency voice radio system.
The refinancing portion of the issuance will result in a projected savings of more than $4 million.
In his presentation to the Commissioners at their recent Sunshine Meeting, Gordon Walker, Managing...
On Your Table: In praise of scrapple
Chester County played strong role in growth of regional favorite
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Although long a favorite in southeast Pennsylvania — and with strong Chester County roots — scrapple is becoming an artisan food as well, as evidenced by this Antelope and Goose Scrapple with Sunny Side Egg and Grits.
Since last Sunday was National Scrapple Day, and with Southeastern...
