For ex-slaves in the 1800s, Chester County was home
Swarthmore library curator delivers lecture on Underground Railroad
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Christopher Densmore educates the audience at the National Steel and Iron Heritage Museum.
COATESVILLE – In a country largely built by the unpaid forced labor of those who Moses Coates called “dark-skinned brethren,” Chester County became the home of many slaves who escaped the terrible...
Chesco drug strike force wins national award
Chester County Detective Sergeant Robert J. Dougherty, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan, and Jeremiah A. Daley, Executive Director of Philadelphia-Camden HIDTA, share a moment with the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area award presented to Chester County law enforcement officials this week.
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County District Attorney’s Office High Intensity Drug Trafficking...
New 4-Way stops implemented on Hillendale Road
Motorists urged to use caution at intersections
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
KENNETT – Local motorists are urged to use caution and be extra aware when traveling on Hillendale Road as Kennett Township has implemented two new, 4-way stops, at the intersections of Bayard & Hillendale Roads and McFarlan & Hillendale Roads. The changes are in response to accidents, that average...
Measles: Chester County Health Department stands ready
No outbreaks yet; prevention, response & public education top priorities
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
WEST CHESTER – With the measles outbreak dominating national headlines; The Times has reached out to the Chester County Health Department to provide our readers a local, behind the scenes perspective on efforts underway to help prevent, and respond to, a measles outbreak close...
What To Do: Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate. Did we mention chocolate?
Also: Plein Air in Chadds Ford, and options to battle cabin fever
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
After just a few year’s the Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival has become a staple for local chocolate lovers. This year’s event takes place Feb. 8 at Kennett High School.
Valentine’s Day is one of the best things about February and chocolate is one of the best things about Valentine’s...
On Stage: In The Mood celebrates greatest generation
Also: Barnum & Bailey Circus gets more Xtreme
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
In The Mood has a pair of performances at The Playhouse on Rodney Square (formerly the DuPont Theatre) on Feb. 5, saluting the music of World War II.
World War II lasted from 1939-1945 so, not surprisingly, many of the people who were adults back then have since passed away. According to statistics released...
On Your Table: The Country Butcher keeps it local
Locally sourced foods and old-fashioned service make for a Kennett standout
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Dan Boxler of the Country Butcher in Kennett shows off his case of dry aged beef. The shop has been a staple in southern Chester County for a generation and features locally grown and raised foods combined with attentive customer service.
KENNETT — Stepping into the...
E. Marlborough police chief to retire
Concerns voiced about cell tower’s flashing red lights
By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – The Board of Supervisor’s meeting on Monday night was preempted by the announcement that Gerald Davis, the township’s Chief of Police, was retiring after 40 years of service.
Davis was the first Chief of Police for the township police department. Prior to this appointment,...
Op/Ed: A tale of two high schools
Growing gap between urban, suburban schools is unconscionable
By Sen. Andrew E. Dinniman, State Senator, 19th District
Sen. Andrew E. Dinniman
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”
It’s almost like Charles Dickens was describing public education in Pennsylvania.
Today, the disparity between the academic services, technology and basic resources available to students in inner...
Bancroft Elementary hosts DEA Youth Dance Program
Program seeks to provide alternative outlet to ‘at risk’ behaviors
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Bancroft students enjoying the DEA Youth Dance Program kickoff assembly
NEW GARDEN – Third, fourth and fifth grade Bancroft students were treated to a sampling of dance styles including samba, salsa, step, ballet and hip-hop as a part of a celebratory and very energized kick-off...
