Chesco Detectives add three investigators

The three newest Chester County Detectives: from left, John O’Donnell, Keith Cowdright and Ben Martin. WEST CHESTER — It seems the loss for three local police departments will be the gain for the Chester County Detectives as the office formally announced the hiring of three veteran police officers to its staff, Monday. Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced the hiring of John...

Super Six: Bonus edition to kick off 2017

By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Happy New Year! I hope that you all had a glorious holiday break. It went too fast, in my opinion. To ease the blow of being back to reality, I threw in a bonus 2 for my Super Six January edition! Here we go…

A shiny new year: things are about to get interesting

Congressional, legislative officials face new political minefields in 2017 By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times From Harrisburg to Washington, D.C., it is a bold, bright new year in politics. From fresh starts to fresh panics, 2017 looks to be among the most interesting ever in the history of our little republic — and possibly not in a good way, but time will tell. To kick off the year, we’ll...

What To Do: Time to get out and find fun

From murder mysteries to superheroes, lots of reasons to venture out By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times  If you’re able to block out the winter weather and want to get out of the house to do something fun this weekend, you have some interesting options. Every Friday and Saturday in January, the Chaddsford Winery (632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, 610-388-6221, http://www.chaddsford.com)...

Fiorentino named President of WCU

Had held post on interim basis since April, 2016 Dr. Christopher M. Fiorentino WEST CHESTER — The Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education today selected Dr. Christopher M. Fiorentino to serve as president of West Chester University of Pennsylvania, effective January 9.  Dr. Fiorentino has held the position of interim president at the university since April 2016.  Prior...

Kichline elected County Commissioners’ Chair

Cozzone re-elected as Vice-Chair Michelle Kichline WEST CHESTER — Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline was elected Chair of the Commissioners during Thursday morning’s Board of Commissioners organizational meeting. It is her first time to serve as Chair. Commissioner Kathi Cozzone was re-elected Vice Chair. This election marks the first all-female County Commissioners leadership in...

On Stage: Hooters’ Bazilian highlights ‘Light of Day’

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Last year, Philadelphia area finally had its own Light of Day event. Now, it’s back for another year. On January 7, the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, philly.worldcafelive.com) will host “Light of Day Philadelphia: Songwriters Up Close & Personal” – Philly’s second installment in the “Light of Day WinterFest”...

All About Connecting: Taking stock of 2016

By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times Happy New Year 2017! Wow…so many possibilities, so many unknowns. You’ve probably already thought about your New Year’s resolutions. However, to help you get the most out of your resolutions, I have created my easy All About Connecting “Quick Year End Review” worksheet. It quickly sums up all the good, bad and ugly from last year, but with a positive...

Art Watch: Gallery 222 opens 2017 with two Heathers

By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times Gallery 222 in Malvern reopens after the busy holidays with two terrific art openings on January 11th. Award-winning local oil painter Heather Davis will be exhibiting in the West Gallery, and artist and printmaker Heather McMordie exhibits her layered prints and drawings in the East Gallery. The opening reception for the shows will be Thursday January 12th from...

Brandywine Health Foundation announces $416K in grants

COATESVILLE — The Brandywine Health Foundation has announced 23 grants totaling $416,000, bringing the Foundation’s total giving since it began awarding grants and scholarships in 2002 to $16,204,093 in the Foundation’s Fifteenth Anniversary year. “Our community is very fortunate to have so many strong and effective non-profits here in Coatesville. I applaud the efforts of our grantmaking...