Op/Ed: Municipal funding decisions for fire/EMS putting public at risk
A.J. McCarthy (Times’ file photo).
By A.J. McCarthy, Chief, Longwood Fire Company
The decision by Oxford Borough Council to decrease funding for Union Fire Company and its EMS service is endangering its constituents’ safety. Also, the reported comments by Borough Manager Brian Hoover are infuriating and misleading the citizens of Oxford.
Fire companies and EMS units in Chester County struggle...
TCHS students bring cheer to families in need
Students, faculty and staff from TCHS Pennock’s Bridge Campus raised over $13,000 to help purchase new items, goods, toys and clothing for economically disadvantaged families.
DOWNINGTOWN — Students from all three Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) Technical College High School (TCHS) campuses and the Child and Career Development Center (CCDC) brought an abundance of hope to Chester County...
What To Do: Celebrate Christmas by stepping back in time
Also: Fun for those who don’t celebrate Christmas
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Reacting of George Washington crossing the Delaware.
For those of us who celebrate Christmas (more for those who don’t below), there is the the anticipation and excitement of the coming holiday, followed by the thrill of Christmas morning.
But what to do after, when there is often a lull between...
Art Watch: Give the gift of art memberships
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
If you just can’t decide on that perfect piece of art, then consider buying a museum or art association membership for your friend or family. Memberships allow the recipient free admissions, discounted classes and lectures, and get the member invited to lots of fun art-filled activities with creative-loving people; plus memberships are mostly tax-deductible...
On Stage: Disney on Ice Skates into town
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Philadelphia has many popular holiday traditions that have been entertaining area families for years. The tradition of a spectacular Disney on Ice skating show visiting Philadelphia during the Christmas holiday stretches back for decades and it’s still going – stronger than ever.
From December 23-January 2, the Wells Fargo Center (3601 S. Broad Street,...
Attorney General announces settlement over WC apartment rentals
Attorney General Bruce R. Beemer today announced a legal settlement with two rental companies alleged to have illegally imposed fees on West Chester University students leasing luxury apartments.
The settlement was reached with West Chester Commons, L.P., College Arms, L.P., and Walters Pennsylvania 1, Inc., the general partner of the other two companies. The settlement is the result of an investigation...
Gabriel’s Gift: Adopt an older dog and save
Gabriel
WEST CHESTER — The Brandywine Valley SPCA has announced a special end of the year Adoption Promotion for harder to place dogs at its West Chester and New Castle locations. An anonymous donor will be subsidizing the adoption fee for any dog over 6 months old. The special will run till the end of the year.
The story behind why this promotion is called Gabriel’s Gift: a grieving dog...
Walters named as new Kennett Library Director
Megan Walters
KENNETT SQUARE — The Board of Trustees of the Kennett Library announced Monday that it had selected the replacement for long-time director Donna Murray, who resigned earlier this year.
Last Tuesday, at its regularly scheduled board meeting, the Kennett Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously to hire Megan Walters as the Library Director. Walters comes to Kennett from the Denver...
On Your Table: Easy finger foods for the holidays
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
While cheese balls conjure up images of mom and dad’s cocktail parties, they are now much in the rage and so easy to serve or take as gifts to holiday parties.
As the height of the holidays approach, many of us will either host or go to festive gatherings which are all about lots of food and drink. And with the mad dash of shopping, decorating...
The Electoral College: dead or alive?
By Nathaniel Smith, Columnist, The Times
Our Founders did not really trust people to decide the country’s destiny. That’s why they set up a Senate selected by the legislators in each state, not by popular vote (such as that was at the time). And that’s why they set up an Electoral College to cushion the weight of population in choosing a president.
The US House is based on the...
