Second County Cup opens at Justice Center
Dr. Joseph O’Brien, Executive Director, of the Chester County Intermediate Unit cuts the ribbon to open the second County Cup location, this one at the county’s Justice Center, as staff and various luminaries, including County Commissioners Ryan Costello (left) and Kathi Cozzone (right) look on.
WEST CHESTER — By ordering something as simple as a cup of coffee or a ham sandwich, customers...
What To Do: Jam on The Brandywine, Sept. 20
Also: West Chester Restaurant festival serves it up again
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Calabrese Sisters are just one of a plethora of acts performing at The Jam on The Brandywine, Sept. 20.
Circle your calendar for September 20 if you’re looking to attend the Brandywine Valley Association’s annual Jam on the Brandywine (Brandywine Valley Association grounds, Route 842 near...
Op/Ed: Rendell (and Wolf) shouldn’t escape pension blame
By Kelly Lewis
Kelly Lewis
I have read about 5% of the noise surrounding the upcoming Governor’s race in Pennsylvania. As a former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, I’m always amazed at what issues become amplified, minimized, and often buried. Less than 1% of the voters will read this little note, but as a son of teachers, and a friend to many current and retired...
Newlin celebrates Po-Mar-Lin, W. Bradford and Modena Fire Cos.
Despite some wet weather, spirits were high as Newlin celebrated its volunteer fire companies: Po-Mar-Lin, West Bradford and Modena at a special event, Saturday at the Lenfest Center.
NEWLIN — Saturday night, the Newlin Fire & EMS Committee held their second annual Party celebrating Newlin’s three Volunteer Fire Companies, Po-Mar-Lin. West Bradford and Modena.
The afternoon rain...
On Stage: Delaware Symphony opens 2014-15 season
The von Trapps, Savannah King and more on local stages
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Delaware Symphony Orchestra, with featured keyboardist Gabriela Martinez (pictured) opens the the 2014-15 season with “Heroes and Heroines” Sept. 19.
The Delaware Symphony Orchestra, which has been one of America’s top regional orchestras for years, is kicking off its 2014-2015 season...
State Police: reminder to lock cars and homes
Child seat safety event planned for Sept. 17
AVONDALE — The Pennsylvania State Police reminded local residents Wednesday that they should to be sure and take the time to lock doors to their vehicles and homes.
Police said, as always, criminals look for easy access to property and an unlocked garage or car door can be the perfect opportunity. Residents can help protect their home and family by...
UPDATE: Borough’s water gets OK after tests
Many residents did not get the ‘boil water’ notice; some may still be without full pressure
By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times
Kennett Square Borough Manager Brant Kucera provides the Borough Council with the timeline and status of the water main break that occurred late Saturday, September 13
UPDATED: Wednesday, 2 p.m.
KENNETT SQUARE — After the pledge of allegiance at Monday...
Art Watch: Meghan Bergman
Some fantastical ceramic creations, plus what’s going on this week in art in Kennett Square
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Ceramic artist Meghan Bergman will be showing her barnacle-inspired vases and vessels this Thursday from 4-8pm at Galer Estate Winery’s Pop up Art Show. Meghan’s ceramics are mesmerizing combinations of organic forms applied to an open vessel. I have...
County buys generators for municipalities
Birmingham, Kennett, Downingtown, Coatesville among recipients
WEST CHESTER — At a time when Chester County is celebrating National Preparedness Month, the Chester County Commissioners announce the availability of 188 generators, for use by municipalities in the event of a major power outage.
Purchased through an Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant secured by the County’s Department...
Kennett deluged by rain, Pius X, falls 42-10
Blue Demons no match for Royals, QB Jordan
By Emily Adelman, Correspondent, The Times
BANGOR — Under a dreary Saturday afternoon sky the Kennett Blue Demons could overcome neither the onslaught of rain nor the Pius X offense, losing their third game of the young season to the Royals, 42-10
Pius X (3-0) came into the game with a perfect record, outscoring opponents in their first two games 124-12,...
