Ending scourge of heroin is focus of public meeting
It will be held at the New Garden Township Building on Nov. 21
Andy Rumford (center) speaks about the heroin epidemic with New Garden Township Police Chief Gerald Simpson (left) and Kennett Square Borough Police Chief Edward Zunino.
A Kennett Square father who lost his 23-year-old daughter to a heroin overdose earlier this year will bring his quest to raise awareness about the dangers of this readily...
State wants to help fund environmental projects
Schools, nonprofits invited to apply for education grants
Educational institutions – both private and public – county conservation districts, nonprofits, municipalities, and businesses are invited to apply for funding for environmental-awareness and improvement projects through Pennsylvania’s Environmental Education Grant Program.
Administered by the state Department of Environmental...
PennDOT: Work continuing in New Garden, Birmingham
Motorists are advised of possible delays
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has scheduled road maintenance in the area this week and wants to warn drivers about possible delays.
Slow-moving line-painting trucks will continue working this week Monday through Thursday, Nov. 15-18, on state roads from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Birmingham Township. Motorists are advised to remain an...
Even I can embrace ‘Movember’
While not normally a big facial hair fan, raising male cancer awareness is worthwhile
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Moustaches are everywhere! From home décor to women’s fashion, moustaches are riding the wave of popularity and the month of November is especially significant because of www.movember.com!
I have to admit that generally, I am not a huge fan of a moustache (or any...
And…right back into campaign season
No rest for the weary, as Election 2014 kicks into high gear, already
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Now that we’ve gotten that pesky election out of the way, it’s time for the campaign to get started.
Think I’m kidding?
Then why is Gov. Tom Corbett in the county today, kicking off his 2014 campaign? And why has the jostling for state legislative and congressional seats already begun?
Traditionally,...
Volunteers sought for tax-assistance training
Free program will result in certification by IRS
Life Transforming Ministries will be hosting free training for those who are interested in becoming certified by the IRS to prepare free tax returns throughout Chester County in the 2014 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
Most roles do not require previous experience and include greeter, tax preparer, quality reviewer, interpreter...
DuPont estate decked out for holidays
Festive tours of Nemours Mansion to begin this weekend
Just in time to put area residents in the holiday spirit, Nemours Mansion and Gardens will be decked out for tours starting this Saturday, Nov. 9, through Dec. 31.
This world-famous duPont estate is beautifully decorated for Christmas with antiques from its historic collection along with new items – look for a gingerbread replica of the...
Treasured county relic comes out on top
Prison visitors’ book garners most votes of state’s 10 endangered artifacts
A Chester County treasure – imprisoned abolitionist Passmore Williamson’s Visitors’ Book – came out on top during the online campaign to save Pennsylvania’s Top 10 Endangered Artifacts.
The entry from the Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) was named the People’s Choice Award Winner, receiving a total...
County announces repeat of Triple A bond ratings
Commissioners say achievement bodes well for taxpayers
Chester County Commissioners Ryan Costello (from left), Terence Farrell, and Kathi Cozzone announced Thursday that the county has retained its Triple A bond ratings.
The Chester County Commissioners announced the reaffirmation of Triple A bond ratings from Standard & Poor’s, Fitch Ratings and an Aaa rating from Moody’s Investors...
Passion for horses will take her to Mongolia
Nottingham woman seeking help to give retired thoroughbreds new life
A lifelong horse enthusiast from southern Chester County has been selected as one of a handful of Americans to ride in the 2014 Mongol Derby, a grueling, 1,000-kilometer (621 mile) trek across Mongolia.
Bonnie Hutton, director of After The Races (ATR), a nonprofit she founded to rehabilitate and then find homes for unwanted...
