What To Do: Go get really bugged this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
David Rogers’ Big Bugs
People often tend to swat or squash insects when they encounter them — but that’s not always a good thing. There are many insects who deserve respect and need your love.
This weekend, bug lovers will join with the staff at Tyler Arboretum (515 Painter Road, Media, 610-566-9134, www.tylerarboretum.org) for a special event...
Officials celebrate opening of Rt. 926 bridge
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Various state and local officials cut the ribbon for the new Route 926 bridge. From left: State Rep. Carolyn Comitta (F-156), a local vet office mascot, Chester County Commissioner Chair Michelle Kichline, State Rep. Steve Barrar (R-160) and Unionville-Chadds Ford Superintendent of Schools John Sanville.
POCOPSON — More than 100 people showed up to celebrate...
On Stage: Dee Jay Silver puts new spin on country
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Dee Jay Silver
It’s easy to assume that a musical act with the name Dee Jay Silver would be a Day-Glo drenched EDM (electronic dance music) act. However, if the artist’s name were Jay Dee Silver, it would sound much more like a country act.
On August 25, Dee Jay Silver will be performing at the BB&T Pavilion (1 Harbour Boulevard, Camden, New Jersey,...
Police make arrest in hate gaffiti
COATESVILLE – City police say they’ve arrested a city man in connection with a series of Neo-Nazi inspired hate graffiti incidents in the city and in neighboring Valley.
George F. Rissell, 24, was taken into custody after police received an anonymous tip via a smart phone app, combined with images from various surveillance cameras near where the incidents took place. With that information,...
Van de Krol to replace Crossan as Clerk of Courts candidate
Yolanda Van de Krol
WEST CHESTER – The county’s Democratic Party announced formally on Wednesday that Yolanda de Krol will replace Maria Crossan on the fall ballot for Clerk of Courts. Crossan withdrew from the race, citing family concerns, earlier this month.
The party’s Executive Committee voted unanimously Wednesday night to back Van de Krol. She will face Republican Robin Marcello,...
Officials denounce Neo-Nazi graffiti in Coatesville, Valley
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Police are looking for information about who tagged walls, signs, pavement and a car with racist graffiti in Coatesville’s West End and neighboring Valley Township, late Tuesday evening.
According to police, a person or persons spray painted swastikas and racial epithets on walls garage doors and a Mercedes Benz, along with Neo-Nazi/White Supremacists codes....
Cozzone pledges to continue bipartisan work in bid for Lt. Gov.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
State Rep. Carolyn Comitta speaks during Tuesday’s formal announcement by County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone that she would run for Lt. Gov.
WEST CHESTER — County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone formally announced her candidacy for Lt. Governor, Tuesday, surrounded by supporters, friends and family on the steps of the historic old courthouse.
The formal decision...
On Stage (Spotlight): VÉRITÉ brings truth to music
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
VÉRITÉ
VÉRITÉ is a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter whose fans have been waiting for her debut album ever since she self-released her first single “Strange Enough” in July 2014. That song reached Number One on Hype Machine and becoming the Number One Most Viral Twitter Artist the week of release.
The fans who have been patiently waiting have been...
UCF Superintendent rejects hate as school year opens
By JP Phillips, Correspondent, The Times
The entrance at Unionville High School is ready for the start of the 2017-18 school year.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Superintendent John Sanville opened Monday’s school board meeting with this prepared statement celebrating respect and inclusion:
“As we prepare to welcome 4,000 students, 700 employees and 3,500 families...
Art Watch: Busy art calendar as summer ebbs
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week make sure to submit your artwork to the Oxford Art Alliance’s Juried Show by the close of Thursday August 24th. This is a wonderful national show that is juried this year by Brandywine River Museum of Art’s Executive Director, Tom Padon. Go to www.oxfordart.org for more information and an online application. There are great cash prizes and...
