Longwood Gardens, a field trip tradition
Re-acquainting with a Chester County landmark – A commentary by Dave Conard Sports Editor, KennetTimes.com
Longwood Gardens photo by Dave Conard
KENNETT SQUARE—A funny thing happened the other day when my daughter came home from school almost bursting with excitement because she had been told by her teacher that her class was going to get to go on a field trip.
“Field trip”...
Pileggi ‘hiding behind his desk’ won’t debate opponent
To The Editor:
The voters in the 9th District have a choice in this election. You have a choice to keep business as usual or make a change.
Dominic Pileggi is making the case he is fiscally responsible. Is it fiscally responsible to raise bond debt to pay for operating expenses? Is it fiscally responsible to ignore the underfunded pensions?
Letters: Gov. closed down capitol to public
To The Editor:
“A sign on the stairs announced restricted access to Corbett’s office and the offices of Democratic and Republican State House members… …Lawmakers, legislative staffers, executive branch employees, lobbyists (emphasis added) and journalists are among those issued the cards.”
“Restricting public access to the Capitol during rallies is part of a new policy by the Corbett...
Op-Ed: block grants would allow commissioners to effectively use funds
By Terence Farrell and Ryan Costello, Chester County Commissioners
Chester County Commissioners Terence Farrell and Ryan Costello
During Governor Tom Corbett’s recent budget address, he suggested a change in the way funds for human services are distributed and allowed to be utilized by county commissioners. As Chester County Commissioners, we endorse this concept and urge the Pennsylvania legislature...
Pileggi plan taken out by a piano teacher
State Senate Majority Leader — and our senator — taken to task for poor lines, poor time management on redistricting
By Mike McGann, Editor, KennettTimes.com
Pity poor state Sen. Dominic Pileggi.
It’s been a tough week for our beloved state senator, who also happens to be Senate Majority Leader. Friday, he essentially got pretty badly slapped around by Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice...
Column: Coming to terms with groundhogs
Or, how this once groundhog-basher has come to terms with the little weather rodent
A groundhog. Typically, they're lousy at predicting the weather and selling lottery tickets.
By Mike McGann, Editor, KennettTimes.com
People get really touchy when it comes to groundhogs.
As you may have read, Puxatawny Phil didn’t see his shadow this morning and we’re looking at six more weeks of winter....
Letter: Demand Gov. Corbett keep campaign promise to disabled
To The Editor,
The political climate for people with disabilities is getting worse in Pennsylvania. This administration has stepped away from working with self advocates and family advocates. The cuts to the budget have been drastic and more are going to follow. The service definitions are moving away from being person centered. Waiver opportunities and access to wraparound services are shrinking. ...
Local disability community calls on Corbett to be fiscally responsible
Guest columnist suggests state not provide services neither wanted nor needed
By Susan Rzucidlo, Guest Columnist, KennettTimes.com
Susan Rzucidlo
The Disability community is asking Gov. Tom Corbett, The Senate and the House to be fiscally responsible and not reopen or expand state run institutions.
Currently, in our state there is an Emergency Waiting List of 3,383 people with intellectual or developmental...
Letter: Best wishes from beautification committee
To The Editor:
In the spirit of the Holiday Season, the Kennett Square Beautification Committee wishes you and your families a joyous Holiday Season. Thank you for your support and trust in 2011. A special thank you to Bill Reynolds of Pratts Greenhouses and his family as well as the maintenance department street crew of Kennett Square. We look forward to making Kennett Square more beautiful...
New 7th is yet another mockery of democracy
New district lines in Kennett are an embrarassment
By Mike McGann, Editor, KennettTimes.com
In case you missed it, the final phase of the 2012 Congressional elections are going to be held next week. And the results, it appears, are already in.
Turn out, considering it was such a key election in Pennsylvania, was surprisingly light. Less than 300 votes, as it ended up.
Okay, I’ll be the first...
