West Chester theater effort reaches milestone

WEST CHESTER — Uptown! Entertainment Alliance has raised $2.1 million toward its goal of Bringing a Theatre to Downtown West Chester.  Uptown is in the midst of a $3.75 million capital campaign to purchase, preserve and repurpose the former National Guard Armory at 224 North High Street as a full-on Cultural Arts Center that will present professional plays, musicals, concerts, ballet, original...

Despite frosty February, Sipala said Kia sales were hot

Kia dealer with outlets in West Chester and Coatesville see big increase over 2014 Jim Sipala’s Kia of West Chester. The National Weather Service is reporting that the greater Philadelphia area experienced its coldest February since 1979, with the average temperature coming in at a frigid 25.8 degrees Fahrenheit. But those icy temps didn’t deter customers from flocking to the two Jim Sipala...

It’s time for some ‘Good Stuff’ Chester County Style!

The popular ‘Good Stuff’ column is here! Be sure to help us keep the ‘Good Stuff’ coming; email your positive ‘stuff’ to ki*@*********es.com today.  Submissions are due the 15th & 30th monthly and are subject to editorial review. Leading “Lion”… Lincoln University’s head football Coach, Ramon Flanigan ‘gives back’ by hosting a motivational...

Art Watch: Celebrating the Art Trust

The Art Trust is celebrating its tenth year in downtown West Chester By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times You may have noticed a hub of activity every month at the Meridian Bank  at 16 West Market Street in downtown West Chester. Rarely does one see a bank office so brimming with people after 5pm! In the case of the Meridian Bank, they are the showplace for a small group of local artists who call...

Hickman 15th annual Holiday Bazaar, Dec. 5 & 6

A preview of the items for sale at “Grandma’s Attic” at The Hickman Annual Holiday Bazaar, which takes place this weekend, Dec. 5 & 6 in West Chester. WEST CHESTER — If you’re looking for a unique holiday shopping experience in the heart of West Chester, stop by The Hickman’s 15th Annual Holiday Bazaar on Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6. Items available for...

What To Do: Patriot’s Day in Chadds Ford

And….Santa comes to Kennett, rides helicopters and trains to kick off holiday season By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The annual “Patriot’s Day” celebration will be held Saturdayat the Brandywine Battlefield in Chads Ford. On November 29, it will be time to celebrate “Patriot’s Day” which is not to be confused with “Patriot Day” or “Patriots’ Day” or a day to...

Good Stuff: Vote, Flu shots, good news and notes

Editors Note: Welcome to The Times latest column, ‘Good Stuff’, that will highlight positive happenings within the communities of Chester County in a quick, easy to read, and (we think) fun format. Got ‘Good Stuff’ to share? Email ki*@*********es.com to help the get the word out.  (All submissions are subject to editorial review; submissions are requested by the 15th and 30th of each month.) MAKE...

Corbett makes final pitch in Chester County

GOP brings out heavy hitters to make argument for governor’s reelection By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times Gov. Tom Corbett makes his case for reelection Monday at the Helicopter Museum in West Chester. The governor, who faces a tough reelection battle with Democrat Tom Wolf, was supported by a “who’s who” local, regional and statewide elected Republicans. WEST CHESTER...

Lamb McErlane honored for advancing women

The staff of Lamb McErlane in front of their West Chester offices in an undated photo. WEST CHESTER — Lamb McErlane PC announced that it was selected as the Local Winner for the Advancing Women Company Award by the Philadelphia Business Journal and The Forum of Executive Women. Only one local award was bestowed upon a company that is committed to advancing women in the workplace. Along with...

The Classic Diner coming to West Chester in Nov.

Expect The Classic Diner’s famous eggs Benedict to be on the menu when the award-winning eatery opens a second location in West Chester next month. WEST CHESTER — The Classic Diner announces a new location in the borough opening at 16 East Gay Street in November. The popular Malvern diner has been serving up breakfast and lunch since 1995 and has become a local mainstay earning many rave...