GOP says Wolf’s tax math doesn’t add up
And they may have a point, when it comes to sales tax hike
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
WEST CHESTER — Five of the county’s state legislative delegation pushed back on Gov. Tom Wolf’s sales tax increase proposal Friday — arguing that it would cost Chester County taxpayers an additional $177 million a year in taxes.
State Representatives Dan Truitt (R-156), Becky Corbin (R-155), Tim...
926 bridge project delayed, but shortened
Construction now expected to start March, 2016; Rt. 52 traffic light confirmed
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The aging Route 926 bridge over the Brandywine will have to survive at least one more winter, as PennDOT announced Friday that construction on its replacement will not start until March, 2016 at the earliest.
For those of you dreading the start of construction of the Route 926 bridge...
What To Do: Hindu dance, opera & a celebration of women
Spring has sprung, but iffy forecasts mean having a few indoor options is a good thing
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Marissa Barnathan of Haverford leads the cast of “Respect: A Celebration of Women” now running through May 31at the Penn’s Landing Playhouse in Philadelphia.
The vagaries of April weather in this area make it difficult at times to decide what to do in your...
Bus driver faces criminal charges after leaving child on bus
Iver T. Roselund Jr.
KENNETT SQUARE — The bus driver in the incident that saw a seven-year-old Kennett Consolidated School District student left on a bus for more than 5 1/2 hours March 31, now faces criminal charges.
Krapf bus driver Iver T. Roselund Jr was arrested Thursday and charged with endangering the welfare of a child and recklessly endangering another person after allegedly leaving...
Op/Ed: The Affordable Care Act works
By Joe Sestak
Joe Sestak
I’m reminded that it was five years ago last month that Congress voted the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law, promising to control costs and offer better coverage to more Americans.
Back then, many argued that the ACA would be a massive failure with disastrous consequences for our state and bankrupt our nation. They claimed that the law was too...
On Stage: Kim The Happy Medium & lesbian standup in Phoenixville
Local music venues packed with exciting acts
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Kim Russo, or Kim The Happy Medium (seen here with actress Shirley Jones) brings her unique show to the Colonial Theater in Phoenixville, April 10.
Phoenixville will be a happening place this weekend with a two very interesting non-mainstream shows presented by Point Entertainment at the Colonial Theatre along...
Art Watch: Drawing Before Departing
A Celebration of Life and Art by the late Paul Skibinski at Galer Estate Winery
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
At Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery in Kennett Square, artist Sarah Yeoman will be exhibiting the brilliant artwork of her late husband, artist Paul Skibinski. Paul created a series of 50 wonderful drawings and poetry after his Stage IV melanoma cancer diagnosis in September of...
7 year-old student left on Krapf’s bus for 5+ hours
KCSD statement: district ‘dismayed and disgusted’
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE – The Kennett Consolidated School District and other authorities are investigating exactly how a seven-year-old student was left on a Krapf-owned school van for more than five hours unattended, on March 31.
KCSD issued a press release today, after alerting district parents to...
Chesco, put some ‘spring’ in your step with Good Stuff!
Businesses, Kids & Organizations doing Good Stuff…Who do YOU know below?
Got ‘good stuff’ to share? Send it to ki*@*********es.com, submissions due by the 15th & 30th monthly and are subject to editorial review.
Keep on Truckin’…SPOTTED: Trio Excavating’s latest fleet addition – a giant aqua dump truck promoting ovarian cancer awareness. Look for owners Charley...
Time to ring in the scents of spring
Embrace some new, fresh fragrances to kick off the new season
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Now that Spring has officially arrived, it is time to transition your closet, pack away the winter boots and switch up your fragrance for warm weather. I know that for some women wearing the same perfume year after year can make it a signature, which is lovely. However, it is nice to make...
