Corbett moves to reappoint Powelson to PUC
Kennett Square resident has chaired utilities commission since 2011
Robert F. Powelson
HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Corbett moved Tuesday to reappoint Robert F. Powelson of Kennett Square to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, or PUC. Powelson has served as a PUC chairman since February 2011.
“As chairman, Rob Powelson has worked tirelessly for Pennsylvania ratepayers and consumers,”...
Kennett High senior rows to another success
Julia Baumel notches second-place finish at indoor championships
Updated on Feb. 24 to add quote from Kennett High principal
Julia Baumel
Kennett High senior Julia Baumel, who has committed to continuing her rowing prowess at Harvard University next year, earned an impressive second-place finish in the U23 women’s lightweight division at the C.R.A.S.H.-B. Sprints World Indoor Rowing Championships...
Preservationist tapped for Rebecca Lukens Award
Natural Lands Trust head lauded by National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum
Molly K. Morrison, president of Natural Lands Trust, has been selected as the recipient of the Eighth Annual Rebecca Lukens Award. Photo by Bob Williams
Bestowed by the Graystone Society’s National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum in Coatesville, the honor goes to individuals who exhibit the qualities of Rebecca Lukens,...
Op/Ed: Commissioners praise county workers for storm efforts
By Ryan Costello, Kathi Cozzone, & Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioners
Chester County Commissioners (from left) Kathi Cozzone, Terence Farrell and Ryan Costello.
Chester County’s winter weather certainly qualified as an extreme emergency this year. Residents endured multiple huge snow storms and devastating ice storms that made county roads dangerous. Schools and businesses were...
Selfies: they’re not just for teens anymore
The popularity of the digital self-portrait is skyrocketing
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
#selfie sunday
This is a hugely popular hashtag (LIKE 4 MILLION POSTS)! Did you know?
(Unsure of the lingo? find a teenager to explain)
What does the explosion in popularity of the selfie really mean to society? Is it the root of all evil (as some choose to believe) or a new way to attempt...
Unable to unbury fire hydrants? Here’s an option
Keystone Valley suggests using decorated stick or broom handle to mark spot
For safety reasons, Chester County officials have urged residents to clear storm drains and fire hydrants of that nasty, heavy, white stuff. However, for numerous reasons – not the least of which is the never-ending snowfall and its ever-increasing weight – the Keystone Valley Fire Department is suggesting an option:...
Building on the energy of Cuban music, dance
Chester County Art Association holding special one-night fund-raiser
Internationally acclaimed Jose ‘Pepito’ Gomez will perform on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at a music and dance benefit for the Chester County Art Association.
Drawing on the allure of music and dance, the Chester County Art Association (CCAA) will present internationally renowned Cuban musician Jose “Pepito” Gomez for a one-night...
Plot thickens in 6th District race
Can populism change the math in the 16th District race?
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The race for the Sixth Congressional District got more interesting this week on a couple of fronts.
First, Manan Trivedi, who ran unsuccessfully against Jim Gerlach in 2010 and 2012, announced he would run again. Then, Mike Parrish, the other Democrat in the race, got the endorsement of U.S. Rep. (and Philly...
Ice Wine – delicious dessert wine made from iced grapes
By Catrina North, Columnist, The Times
Ice wine has had somewhat of an accidental and brief history in the world of wine. The use of frozen grapes in wine production was mentioned by Pliny the Elder in ancient Roman times, but it seems to have been mostly forgotten until late 18th century eastern Europe. Ice wine, or eiswein, is now becoming more prevalent in the wine world and it is being produced...
More than a foot of snow, but weather may finally be breaking
We could have run more images of snow and ice, but figured our readers (and us, for that matter) would better enjoy a reminder of warmer climates. And forecasters do say it will be warming up next week.
As Chester County digs out — although a small snow event is likely for Saturday — it appears that the cycle of arctic weather may finally have broken, as forecasters expect a warming trend next...
