Syska named Longwood FD captain
Mike Syska of Birmingham is the new captain of Longwood Fire Company.
Birmingham resident has served company for a decade
EAST MARLBROUGH — Mike Syska has been promoted from lieutenant to captain of Longwood Fire Company.
“Mike has provided excellent service to the fire company during the decade he has been a volunteer,” said Chief A. J. McCarthy. “He has earned his promotion. Syska has...
Kennett may allow apartments in biz zone
Moore introduces final map of trails and sidewalks in township
By John Gondol, Correspondent, The Times
Kennett Township Manager Lisa Moore reviews a new map of the township’s trails and sidewalks during last week’s Board of Supervisors meeting.
KENNETT — The board approves an amendment allowing the development of apartment facilities on top of land zoned specifically for businesses,...
Are we obsessed with our weight?
A number of a scale shouldn’t define anyone, but health should be a factor
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Joni Edelman is a blogger and mother of five who recently created a firestorm of controversy when she wrote about her experience of gaining weight and finding happiness as a result. Click here to read her post: http://on.today.com/1DvghCL
I read it and it bothers me. Why...
Snow, ice, rain could make for messy roadways
Much of Chester County is expected to be hit with a fairly heavy snow storm Saturday afternoon, with total accumulations of between 4 and 7 inches, but it may be what follows that causes more headaches for local residents.
The snow is expected to turn to a freezing mix, with the potential of coating surfaces with as much as a 1/10th of an inch of ice before finally turning to rain in the overnight...
Democrats back Malloy-Good, Cozzone and Scott
Democrats make endorsements for judicial races, commissioners, row offices
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
State Senator Andy Dinniman offers advice to candidates in the upcoming elections. “Just like you would talk to a neighbor, talk to the voter,” he said.
WEST CHESTER – The Chester County Democratic Committee selected Julio Malloy-Good for a second run at Chester County...
Reward offered for info on Lincoln U. vandals
Racist epitaph painted on university entrance
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
A reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest of the individual or individuals responsible for spray-painting a racial epitaph on the entrance of the main campus of Lincoln University, the nation’s oldest predominantly African-American college.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan and the...
Royer gets Common Pleas nod from GOP
DiGiorgio stresses unity, DA Hogan promises to ‘crush’ opponent
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Allison Bell Royer thanks members of the Chester County Republican Committee following her endorsement for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas Thursday night as committee solicitor Joel Frank and party Chair Val DiGiorgio look on.
WESTTOWN — Although there were early concerns that a couple...
WHAT TO DO: The play’s the thing
Also: New WC brewery debuts, new exhibit at historical society
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
With outside temperatures hovering in single digits and wind chill factors dipping into the sub-zero range locally, there have been a lot of days that fall into the “good day to stay at home” category. But, for active people and parents with active kids, there is also a need to get out of...
It’s time for some ‘Good Stuff’ Chester County Style!
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Leading “Lion”… Lincoln University’s head football Coach, Ramon Flanigan ‘gives back’ by hosting a motivational...
KSQ extends Cannery Row conditional use hearing
Spencer criticizes library’s name change
By John Gondol, Correspondent, The Times
As construction winds down on Magnolia Place, Kennett Square officials are looking at an application for a project nearby on Saw Mill Road.
KENNETT SQUARE – Borough Council decided to leave the record open regarding the conditional use hearing for a multiple use development located in both the borough and...
