Korengel named So. Chesco Chamber Citizen of the Year
Pictured L to R: James E. Turner, SCCCC Chairman of the Board; Leon R. Spencer, Jr., 2016 Recipient; Annalie Korengel, 2019 Recipient; Joan Holliday, 2014 Recipient; and David M. Haradon, 2015 Recipient.
WEST GROVE — The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce has selected Reverend Annalie Korengel, pastor of Unionville Presbyterian Church, as its 2019 Outstanding Citizen of the Year for...
Ryan announces new leadership team for DA’s office
Michael R. Barry
WEST CHESTER — District Attorney Deb Ryan recently announced her appointment of Michael R. Barry as First Assistant District Attorney, Andrea Cardamone as Chief of Staff, and David M. Sassa as Chief of the Chester County Detectives.
“This is an outstanding team of highly experienced, ethical, and hardworking people who have dedicated their careers to public service,”...
What To Do: Ponds may not freeze over, but lots of great skating options locally
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Power Play Rink
Based on what we’ve seen from the area weather so far, skating on frozen ponds around Chester County will only happen in dreams.
Fortunately, there are quite a few very good indoor locations for ice skating in the area.
One of the best local skating sites is Power Play Rinks (701 Haywood Drive, Exton, 610-458-9160, www.powerplayrinks.com)....
Hennessey announces reelection bid in 26th District
State Rep. Tim Hennessey (R-26)
Tim Hennessey (R-26) has announced his candidacy for re-election as State Representative in Pennsylvania House District 26.
First elected in 1992, Hennessey has served as Representative for 27 years. After serving as Chairman of the House Aging & Older Adult Services Committee for twelve years, Hennessey was appointed one year ago to Chair the powerful and...
Caln Police seek info on possible attempted abduction
The Caln Township Police Department is investigating the report of an attempted abduction that allegedly occurred in the parking lot of the Reeceville Road Wawa Convenience Store on Wednesday at approximately 12:30PM.
The female victim reported that she was seated in her vehicle when she was approached by two black males. A verbal exchange occurred between one of the males and the female victim,...
On Stage: Celebrating 50 years of Nektar at The Flash
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Nektar
Nektar means different things to different people.
It could be a keyboard controller, a scientific research company from San Francisco, or a manufacturer of honey crystals.
To some, Nektar could mean a fine dining restaurant in Mexico’s Yucatan region, a juice bar in Greece or a wine bar in New Hope, Pennsylvania.
For music fans, Nektar...
Don’t Retire – ReFire: New Year! New Decade! New Beginnings?
By Gail Suplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
So many of us enter the New Year with great expectations and high hopes for a year greater than the year before. In order to accomplish that, we look for ways to start over and improve ourselves. We’re ready to turn over a new leaf, to make things different, to get ahead, and to achieve greatness.
Whether resolutions were made or not, my guess is that...
Bennett announces run for 160th District
Amber Bennett
Amber Bennett of Upper Chichester announced Monday that she will seek the Republican nomination for State Representative in the 160th District, seeking to replace retiring State Rep. Steve Barrar.
The 160th is split between the southern tier of Chester County, including Kennett, Kennett Square, Pennsbury, Pocopson, as well as Delaware County, with Chadds Ford, Concord, Bethel and...
In wake of pipeline settlement, Dinniman says DEP fails to manage pipeline projects
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has fined a subsidiary of Energy Transfer Partners more than $30 million, but appears to have green-lit resumption of construction on various ETP pipeline projects including Mariner East II — leaving one local state legislator, state Sen. Andy Dinniman (D-19), expressing anger at the state’s inability...
Otten, Muth urge residents to voice opinion on proposed pipeline route changes