On Stage: Mary Fahl returns to The Flash

West Chester’s Promiscuo comes home to play Chaplin’s By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Mary Fahl returns to The Flash in Kennett Square this weekend. In the wide world of rock music, there is a lot of songs that are copy cats, a lot of musicians who are sound-alikes and a lot of generic music everywhere. But, there are also musicians who are truly unique. No-one plays guitar...

Op/Ed: Volunteerism is the greatest gift

By Kathleen Meehan Do, Executive Director, After-The-Bell The holidays are almost here. The shopping days are dwindling down while, for many of us, the stress is ramping up. We want so much to “get in the spirit” of the season. But that spirit can be elusive. We know we’re not going to find it in the shopping malls, and it’s a good bet we won’t find it online either. The search for...

Chesco SPCA says changes saving animal lives

Less animals being surrendered, more adoptions WEST CHESTER  — The Chester County SPCA (CCSPCA) has announced that the shelter achieved a 90% live release rate during the month of November.  This is a particularly notable achievement because the CCSPCA is the only open admissions shelter for both Chester and Delaware Counties. This high live release rate is attributable to significant changes...

For your dental office, it’s like a month of Black Fridays

Between the holiday rush and end of benefits year, your dentist may be oversubscribed By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times It’s holiday time. Just in case you missed the catalogs stuffed in your mailbox. The thousands of emails with “extended black Friday savings” or the sparkling Christmas trees, waiting to replaced by valentine hearts on December 26th. Yes, the year is...

Kichline appointed to replace Costello as County Commissioner

Democrats cry foul, claim judges playing politics, again Updated: 8 a.m. 12/10 with comments from Democratic committee By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Michelle Kichline WEST CHESTER — Michelle Kichline, a former Tredyffrin township supervisor and the Vice-Chair of the Chester County Republican Committee was appointed Tuesday as the replacement for Ryan Costello on the Chester County Board of...

Let your holiday shopping be an ‘art’

Art is the best gift, give from your heart By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times Though you may prefer to invest in a large new work of art for your home from a local gallery (a really great idea!), this is a unique time of year to find the more portable and affordable works of art available at holiday shows. Zvezdana Scott, owner of downtown Kennett Square’s  Mala Galleria said, ”...

The Land Conservancy looks back at 2014

Editor’s Note: We run this submission from The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County as a public service, but grant that it expresses opinions — which is why we’re running as a column, not as a straight news story or release. As always, we welcome comment and opinions. 2014 is rapidly coming to a close and the members, board, staff, interns and volunteers of The Land Conservancy...

Silver checks in at New Bolton

Equine Parade star recovering from surgery The famous movie horse Silver is recovering from surgery at New Bolton Center — and is expected to be released next week. The illness forced him to miss the West Chester and Coatesville Christmas parades this past week. EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Lone Ranger’s horse, Silver, is in the New Bolton Equine Center, recovering from surgery that kept him...

Kagel named Chesco Emergency Services Director

Robert Kagel WEST CHESTER — Chester County Commissioners today named Robert Kagel as Director of the Department of Emergency Services. Kagel was formerly deputy director for emergency management for the department. “The safety of Chester County residents is one of our top priorities and this is an extremely important position in county government,” said Chester County Commissioners’ Chair...

Charity Ball raises funds for essential services

West Chester Friends Association – helping homeless children since 1822 By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times Friends supporters Meghan & Mark Thompson (West Chester) and Michele & Brian Boreman (West Chester) enjoy some time together WEST CHESTER – The Friends Association for Care and Protection of Children held its 7th annual Charity Ball Saturday night at West Chester Golf...