Working to perpetuate Rebecca Lukens’ legacy
Annual award goes to former BVA intern and longtime open-space advocate
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Molly K. Morrison chats with Susannah Brody, playing the role of Rebecca Lukens, at the Eighth Annual Rebecca Lukens Award ceremony in Coatesville.
Attired in 19th-century Quaker garb, Susannah Brody provided the voice of Rebecca Lukens, and the elegant Graystone Mansion,...
New Garden will celebrate 300th birthday this year
Supervisors say event likely to be commemorated in fall
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Interim Township Manager Spence Andress (from left) listens as Supervisors Patrick Little and Randy Geouque discuss provisions of a proposed special events ordinance.
New Garden Township residents have an e-newsletter, a 300th birthday celebration, sewer-rate increases, and improvements to...
Event aims to fast-track human-trafficking bill
Legislation passed in state Senate; awaits action in House
State Sen. Andy Dinniman
An event designed to facilitate passage of human trafficking legislation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of West Chester, said State Sen. Andy Dinniman.
The event will include an update on Senate Bill 75, legislation that would help end human trafficking in Pennsylvania,...
Political news and notes: 2014 legislative races kicking off
Final write-in results show poor turnout, participation in 2013
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The political news cycle never seems to end these days, on the heels of the final write-in election results being posted Friday, we have a batch of new candidate announcements or pending announcements in 2014 state legislative races — and even, it seems — an early hint about a 2016 race.
First...
Crime Victims’ Center lauded at 40th anniversary
Officials, citizens praise agency for its decades of advocacy
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
State Sen. Andy Dinniman reads from a certificate honoring the Crime Victims’ Center that he presented to Peggy Gusz, its executive director.
The vast majority of residents go about their business with no need for the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc. (CVC), and that’s...
Kennett board bids farewell to 8-year member
Colleagues praise contributions of George P. Drake Jr.
Updated 6:13 p.m.: Clarifies Tomasetti’s comments on the Keystone Exams
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Kennett School Board Members Heather Schaen (from left) and Douglas B. Stirling join Superintendent Barry Tomasetti in expressing gratitude to George P. Drake Jr., who was attending his final board meeting after eight...
Lies, damn lies and talk about Common Core
Kennett event drifted into propaganda, rather than a clear-eyed look at the facts
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
KENNETT — I came, I saw, and frankly, I left scratching my head.
Setting aside the oddity of complaining about the teaching of global warming on a day that four-plus inches of rain fell on the southern part of the county, closing roads and bridges, it was a complicated night of...
Support sought to end human trafficking
Senator to host forum on legislation that would facilitate prosecutions
The Chester County Historical Society will be the site of a Call to Action on Wednesday to end human trafficking.
Legislation to end human trafficking is the impetus for a bipartisan Call to Action on Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Chester County Historical Society.
The purpose of the program is to garner public...
Agencies to shine spotlight on human trafficking
Program at Chester County Historical Society designed to raise awareness
The Chester County Historical Society will present “Facing the Monster: Slavery Then and Now,” a program designed to raise attention during Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
State Sen. Andy Dinniman will be one of several speakers Wednesday evening at “Facing the Monster: Slavery Then and Now,” a public event supporting...
