Math stars celebrated at school board meeting
More than two dozen elementary students honored
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Some of the elementary-school math winners show off their certificates after the presentation at the school board meeting.
Elementary students dubbed “future scientists and engineers” by the Kennett Consolidated School District superintendent generated applause Monday night at the school board’s...
Inside the tailgating competition at Willowdale
English Country Afternoon theme offers stunning displays
By Cathy Branciaroli, Special To The Times
First place winners Jennifer and Jonathan Bordelon’s display featured hearty food and a place to lounge at the end of the hunt, during Sunday’s Willowdale Steeplechase tailgating competition.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Tailgating has been a part of the Willowdale Steeplechase tradition since...
New Garden Twp. Police seeking input
Online survey available for residents, business owners
New Garden Township residents can’t say the police aren’t interested in their opinions. The department has announced its first online survey, and is seeking feedback on a host of issues from residents.
“We are always looking for ways to improve our service. We believe this effort will help us achieve this goal,” said Police Chief Gerald...
Art Watch: Sarah Snyder-Dinsel; 2014 Studio Tour
Local illustrator turns to custom painted furniture .. and The Chester County Studio Tour 2014!
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Local illustrator Sarah Snyder-Dinsel has turned her BFA degree in Illustration into a home business, creating lovely custom painted furniture. This Thursday Sarah will be exhibiting her canvases as well as her painted furniture at the Thursday Pop up Art Show at...
Hunger to help needy sets up massive donation
Chester County Food Bank, volunteers gratefully accept Wegmans’ bounty
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The Chester County Food Bank was the site of a massive, high-energy assembly line as more than 30 volunteers sorted a giant food donation from Wegmans.
At first glance, the energetic crew efficiently exchanging cartons and banter at the Chester County Food Bank looked...
Uncommon opportunity for female teens
Fund for Women and Girls seeking high school philanthropy assistants
For the past nine years, the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls has given over 100 Chester County high school girls an incomparable opportunity: determining the recipients of $25,000 worth of grants.
The grant-making and education foundation is currently accepting applications for its award-winning Girls Advisory Board...
A special poem in honor of Mothers Day
A happy Mothers Day to all!
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Editor’s Note: Our Kelly Hockenberry takes a break from her usual prose style and shares her obvious skills as a poet and this week, diverts a bit from her usual column in honor of Mothers Day. To all of the the moms out there — especially those nearest and dearest to The Times family, we wish a very happy Mothers...
Coatesville resident addresses state lawmakers
Debbie Willett (second from left) is joined in Harrisburg by Karen Brenneman (from left), former director of the Family Outreach Program at Child and Family Focus, Inc., a nonprofit advocacy agency; Rep. Tim Hennessey, who invited Willett to speak; and Deb McKinley, a grandparent from the support group.
Debbie Willett, who runs a GrandFamilies support group in Chester County, spoke in Harrisburg...
Ceremony honors county’s fallen heroes
Nine who paid ultimate sacrifice continue to generate appreciation
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The Chester County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard stands at attention during the memorial ceremony.
For nearly an hour on Wednesday, May 7, nine members of law enforcement inspired a somber convocation of more than a hundred colleagues, lawmakers, jurists, public officials...
What to do: Willowdale Steeplechase, Cruise night and more
Steam engines, fish rodeo among busy list of events planned for this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
The Willowdale Steeplechase, taking place on Sunday in Unionville features food, fun and some of the best horse racing action in the county.
If you ask people what words they associate with the arrival of spring in southern Chester County, some of the most common responses would...
