Time to nurture seeds of gratitude to farmers
National Agricultural Day honors their deep-rooted dedication
Jamie Hicks (from left) sits with his son, Graham, and wife Kate at the entrance to Meadow Springs Farm on East Doe Run Road.
National Agricultural Day on Tuesday offers an optimal time to celebrate the long and distinguished tradition of Chester County farming – an industry that dates back to Colonial days.
Farming remains Pennsylvania’s...
How young is too young to get nails done?
I don’t need to sit next to your child at the salon, thank you
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Tuesday morning I was watching the TODAY show and they did a segment on current topics for debate. My ears perked up when they started talking about “Pamper Parties” for little girls. The question posed was “at what age should girls be allowed to get their nails done?” NOW,...
Program expected to be a draw for youth
Chester County Art Association offering free Saturday children’s classes
The Chester County Art Association is urging families to participate in ArtReach Kennett, a program of free children’s classes on Saturday at The Garage.
ArtReach Kennett, a program offered by the Chester County Art Association, is featuring free classes at the Garage and Community Youth Center.
Instructors will...
A move to improve Hispanic health services
Margarita Queralt Mirkil (left), La Comunidad’s president, forms a partnership with Mexican Consul Carlos I. Giralt-Cabrales.
La Comunidad Hispana, Consulate of Mexico form partnership
An effort to promote health services to Mexican nationals, their families and those of Mexican origin moved closer to reality Friday as La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) and the Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia...
Indicted judges sues to get pay reinstated
West Chester magisterial district judge says high court violated his rights
Updated at 4:50 to add quotes from Samuel C. Stretton
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
West Chester Magisterial Judge Mark A. Bruno alleges in a federal lawsuit that he was improperly suspended from his job.
A suspended Chester County magisterial district judge implicated in the alleged Philadelphia Traffic...
4 prosecutors elevated to deputy district attorneys
D.A.: Promotions make ‘strong leadership team even stronger’
Newly promoted deputy district attorneys are Michelle Frei (from left), Mark Conte, Renee Merion, and Thomas Ost-Prisco.
Four Chester County assistant district attorneys have been promoted to deputy district attorneys, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Friday.
Hogan said the new deputies – Michelle Frei, Thomas...
Real Estate Insider: Shocker! Not enough homes for sale
It may come as a surprise, but there is a shortage of good properties on the market
By Amy Dettore, Columnist, The Times
I think it is safe to say that we are no longer experiencing the doom and gloom of real estate sales. Have you been approached or contacted recently by one of us Realtors?
We are desperately announcing that “THERE IS A SHORTAGE OF INVENTORY PEOPLE!!!!”…now is the...
Lesson in thrift, nutrition benefits Food Bank
Students learn to stretch their dollars while assisting needy
Participants in the third Food Check-Out, sponsored by the Chester Delaware County Farm Bureau, get recognition from County Commissioners Ryan Costello (left), Kathi Cozzone (third from right), and Terence Farrell (right). Susan Rzucidlo, who organized the project, is second from right.
The Life Skills Advanced Placement class at...
Spike in gang-related graffiti reported
Police urging residents to report any suspicious activity
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
New Garden Township Police are urging residents to be vigilant and report any information about a recent spike in gang-related graffiti in and around the township.
A sudden increase of gang-related graffiti has prompted New Garden Township Police to urge victims to notify authorities immediately...
Op/Ed: Chester County residents have E-cycling options
While new law mandates recycling of electronics, there are many simple options available
By Ryan Costello, Chester County Commissioner
Chester County Commissioner Ryan Costello
A new law in Pennsylvania mandates the safe disposal of electronic equipment, now known as E-waste. No longer will county residents be able to just put a television, computer and other such devices at the curb for the refuse...
