East Marlborough zoning issues ignite controversy
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett Square-based attorney attorney John Jaros presenting access roads for Longwood Preserve during Monday night’s East Marlborough Board of Supervisors meeting.
EAST MARLBOROUGH – The Township Supervisors met on Monday, Nov. 6, and spent much of the two-hour meeting reviewing zoning issues for a proposed occupancy of a used car sales facility...
Op/Ed: Remembering and honoring those who serve and sacrifice
By Tom Wolf, Governor, Pennsylvania
Gov. Tom Wolf welcomes National Guard members returning home from duty in Kuwait last month.
On sunny Saturday afternoon last month, a military aircraft carrying returning servicemen and women approached the runway at Harrisburg International Airport, and families – parents, spouses, siblings, and children dressed in red, white and blue – raised handmade...
On Stage: Haley Reinhart covers a lot of ground
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Haley Reinhart
When Haley Reinhart brings her “What’s That Sound? Tour” to the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com) on November 10, she will treat her fans to live renditions of many of the songs from her latest album.
On September 22, the talented singer/writer Haley Reinhart released “What’s...
Medical marijuana inches closer, gambling shut out in Kennett
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Chief of Police Lydell Nolt shows a sample of new body armor recently purchased for the Kennett Township police department. Nolt said the vests could withstand high-powered rifle fire
KENNETT – As Pennsylvania gets ready to go to pot – medical marijuana, that is – the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors are preparing for proposals from licensed...
SHOCKER: Democrats sweep row offices, win up and down ballot
Updated: 3 p.m. with Comments from Chesco Dems chair Brian McGinnis
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Democrats (from left) Patricia Maisano for County Treasurer, Christina VandePol, Coroner, Margaret Reif, Controller and Yolanda Van de Krol , Clerk of Courts, swept to historic wins, Tuesday. Photo courtesy Chester County Democratic Committee.
Chester County’s Democrats won a stunning victory...
Don’t Retire, ReFire: Pay inspiration forward
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
Do you give yourself enough credit? Most of us don’t. If we did we would feel so much more fulfilled. It would give us a purpose. If you struggle with feeling a sense of purpose, consider inspiring someone else. The saying goes that it’s better to give than to receive. This certainly is true in my life.
No matter what our age, each of us...
Art Watch: The Magic of Metal
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The 2nd Annual Magic of Metal Show is this weekend, November 10th from 6-9pm, and Saturday November 11th from 10am-5pm. This exciting metal sculpture show features the work 9 local artists who work with metal to create their art, including: Rob Sigafoos, Dave Beck, Laurie Murray, Lele Galer, Hattie Weselyk, Jeff Bell, Ellen Durkan, Karen Delaney and Stan Smokler....
On Stage: Primitive Man just keeps on flowing
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Primitive Man
If you’ve ever seen a slow lava flow in Hawaii – whether in person or on film – you have to be impressed.
The lava flows down the side of the mountain – slowly, steadily and with nothing to deter it let alone halt it.
It is a force of nature and, if you remain in its path, it will roll over you and destroy you.
Study: Barnard House unsuitable for Pocopson’s township building
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
The Barnard House. Times file photo.
POCOPSON – The Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday, Oct. 30, had the Barnard House and the “feasibility study” as a regular agenda item as it has for a long time but it will now be listed as “facilities update.” The change in title reflects the change to rule out the historical Barnard House as...
Op/Ed: Vote No on Tuesday
By Lisa Longo, Member, the Phoenixville School Board
and Nathaniel Smith, Columnist, The Times
We urge voters to vote NO on the ballot question on the back of Tuesday’s ballot. Why? Well, generally tax reform is a good thing, but in this case, it might not be. So when you hear the word “reform,” it’s time to ask questions… and there are quite a few we need to ask.
The PA constitution...
