County: 40,000 farm acres preserved since 1990

Chester County preserved farmland in West Nantmeal Township. WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners announced Thursday an important agricultural land preservation milestone in the County: some 40,000 acres of farmland have been preserved as part of the county’s open space efforts. Since October of 1990, when the first farm successfully went into the program, Chester County’s...

Man charged in kidnap, sexual assault of pre-schooler

An Avondale man is facing charges that he kidnapped and sexually assaulted a preschooler in the early morning hours of June 10. Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan and the Pennsylvania State Police announced the arrest of defendant Humberto Guzman-Garcia, 35, for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a four-year old girl in Avondale, Chester County, Pennsylvania. The defendant was...

Bingham elected as new chair of Chesco’s Democrats

Outgoing Chester County Democratic Committee Chair hands off the gavel to newly elected Chair Dick Bingham, Wednesday night. WESTTOWN —  Dick Bingham of East Marlborough outpolled Lani Frank Wednesday night to become the new Chair of the Chester County Democratic Committee (CCDC) with the goal of turning the county “blue” on November 6 and beyond, despite a 15,000 Republican voter registration...

On Stage: Just in time for Eternal Summers to the area

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Eternal Summers Eternal Summers, which is headlining a show on June 14 at Boot and Saddle (1131 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 215-639-4528, www.bootandsaddlephilly.com), is a young band from Virginia that has been described as a “dream punk” band. The Roanoke-based trio featuring Nicole Yun, Daniel Cundiff, Jonathan Woods plays jangly pop...

Mixed Media: Head to Oxford for Third on Third

By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times I hope you all made it out to Scarlett Thickett Farm last Saturday to see their smattering of fabulous artists. For me, it’s become to inaugural summertime activity. The barn swallows flitting around on the rafters are the end all arbiters of when my summertime activities can commence. The town of Oxford will be hosting its Third on Third this Friday...

The changing face of healthcare

By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times You know what they say… all good things must come to an end.   Nothing is more true than when we look back at the good old days of family healthcare. Recently, I was attacked with a bout of spring cleaning.  I took a few minutes to clean out a very overstuffed desk drawer.  I found a lot of things that I thought at some point I needed...

On Stage: River Whyless is another reason App. State is famous

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times River Whyless For sports fans, Appalachian State University is known for producing what has been called “one of the greatest upsets in college football history.” For music fans, Appalachian State University is known for giving the world one of the best American folk/rock bands in the past decade – River Whyless. The sports world was stunned...

Letter From The Editor: Tough times in the media world

Dear Readers, I probably don’t have to tell you what a challenging time it is for us in the small-time, local media. The old advertising model is broken, a new one hasn’t really replaced it and readers like you increasingly don’t want to have to pay for content. It’s that vise that has seen our readership hold steady, yet revenue decline for three straight years.

On Your Table: Beat the heat with Ice Cream treats

By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent , The Times Ice cream makes for frosty summer desserts (Photo courtesy of TheMerryThought) It’s that time of year, the time when the Mr Softie trucks start cruising neighborhoods blaring their widely known jingle or, in what must be a fit of desperation on the part of some driver, Christmas carols.   But they do indeed signal that it’s June and therefore...

On Stage: Get some joy from ‘Hate’ tour at The Troc

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Night Club On June 9, the Trocadero (10th and Arch streets, Philadelphia, 215-922-6888, www.thetroc.com) is hosting the “Everybody Still Hates You Tour.” Obviously, it will not be an evening filled with Americana, smooth jazz or sensitive singer/songwriters. The tour features Combichrist as the headliner along with Wednesday 13, Night Club, Prison,...