Op/Ed: Transportation funding: meeting current and future needs
Gov. Corbett’s infrastructure plans important to economic development of region
By Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioner
Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell
Every Pennsylvanian should welcome Governor Corbett’s announcement this month of a new and expanded transportation funding strategy for the Commonwealth. Whether you drive, take the bus, ride the train, walk or use your...
La Comunidad Hispana announces new hire
Alisa Jones will begin her new job as chief operating officer of La Comunidad Hispana on March 11.
Bilingual, West Grove resident tapped as chief operating officer
La Comunidad Hispana announced Thursday that it has named Alisa Jones as its chief operating officer.
Jones, who is bilingual, comes to La Comunidad Hispana from the Delaware Division of Public Health, where she worked as bureau...
County Democrats endorse slate of candidates
Party hoping to use national, state momentum to secure local victories
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Anthony Verwey, a partner at the Unruh, Turner, Burke and Frees law firm in West Chester, was endorsed by the county Democrats for judge.
Buoyed by the reelection of President Obama and a sweep of state row offices this past November, Chester County Democrats endorsed a slate...
Revealing tantalizing secrets of great hoppiness
Victory Beer co-founder to present lecture at Chadds Ford Historical Society
Bill Covaleski (right), co-founder of Victory Brewing Company, is shown with co-founder Ron Barchet. The two have been friends since meeting on the school bus in fifth grade.
Anyone with a thirst for beer knowledge – especially the Hollywood-style saga of the acclaimed Victory Brewing Company – should reserve a...
Teen shutterbugs urged to capture ‘picture of health’
Health Department sponsoring photography contest for high school students
The Chester County Health Department is inviting high school students to photograph the “Picture of Health.”
Chester County wants high school students to be the “Picture of Health” – and then photograph it.
The Chester County Health Department is sponsoring the 4th Annual Healthy Photo Contest to promote National...
State, borough police make drunken-driving arrests
Charges stemmed from investigation into traffic accidents
An Avondale man was arrested for driving under the influence on Feb. 14 at 8:05 p.m. in Kennett Township.
State police from the Avondale barracks said Miguel Alejandro Gonzalez, 29, was driving on Scarlet Road, north of Hillendale Road when his vehicle left the roadway and hit an embankment; troopers said he showed signs of intoxication.
Kennett...
Friends, family continue Good Samaritan’s legacy
Fund-raiser will benefit foundation set up for murder victim
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A benefit will be held to honor the memory of Andre J. Dupuis and continue his legacy of giving.
A year and a half after a consummate Good Samaritan was murdered in Chester County, grief and outrage have not diminished, but mourners have found a way to honor his propensity for good deeds.
On...
Abused dog’s comeback makes indelible impact
Dozens gather for airport sendoff as Radar’s recovery continues
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County Animal Protective Services Officer Craig Baxter holds Radar as an appreciative crowd admires the progress the dog has made since being discarded on the side of the road a year ago.
Slobbering kisses on the faces of his handlers as his tail wagged furiously, the pit...
Teen dies in one-vehicle crash in Kennett Twp.
Police said 18-year-old driver failed to negotiate curve, hit tree
An 18-year-old Wilmington resident died in a one-vehicle accident Sunday morning in Kennett Township, said state police from the Avondale barracks.
Police said Kristen Felkowski, was traveling west on Old Kennett Road, east of Burnt Mill Road, at 6:15 a.m. when she failed to negotiate a curve and her 2005 BMW left the roadway and...
Fashion Week: classic looks make a comeback
Spring fashions warm the heart and the soul
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Alas, I did not make it into the tents at New York’s Fashion Week (it’s irrelevant that I didn’t have a ticket). However, I stayed well connected through my favorite bloggers, Instagram and the web. There were so many simple spring trends featured that can easily go from runway to reality. The following...
