Forget the Ebola hype, it’s flu that kills in the U.S.
County-wide flu vaccination & prevention programs ramp-up
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Thousands of county residents have begun rolling-up their sleeves to get vaccinated and help stop the spread of the influenza virus, commonly called the flu. Some lucky eligible residents are even able to “sniff” the nasal mist vaccine version instead.
While there has been much press and focus...
Loughery files suit against banks on recording fees
Chester County seeks $10M in fees not paid on mortgages
Rick Loughery, Chester County Recorder of Deeds.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Recorder of Deeds Richard Loughery announced Wednesday that he and Chester County have filed a lawsuit against several of the nation’s largest banks and others in the residential mortgage industry to recover millions of dollars in recording fees for mortgage assignments...
Art Watch: Gallery shows abound in Chester County
A busy schedule and a chance to meet the artists Anne Yoch Russell and Rhoda Kahler
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
As October draws to a close, we have many opportunities to see the last week of some wonderful exhibitions across Chester County. The Church Street Gallery in West Chester is in its last weeks of showing the wonderfully talented pastel artist Jessica Turgoose, whose exhibit ends November...
UHS students make an impact at Board of Education meeting
Students press board over high parking fees
By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – Although the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education had a fairly quiet agenda for its regular meeting Monday night, a number of students in attendance as part of the requirements for the government class ended up pressing board members on various issues, specifically why Unionville High...
Tredyffrin man charged in friend’s overdose
Dillon Quinn
TREDYFFRIN —A township man has been charged in the August overdose death of another township man, with authorities saying he brokered a Philadelphia drug deal that delivered the fatal dose to the man.
Dillon Quinn, 19, was charged Tuesday with numerous offenses including drug dealing resulting death, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan and township Superintendent of Police Anthony...
The Barn at Spring Brook Farm ready to take on challenges
Holds annual fund raiser this weekend, the Hoe-Down
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
POCOPSON — Faced with the challenges associated with raising funds for facility upgrades, timely adherence to Township code requirements, all while continuing to serve area special-needs children; are just a few of the hurdles that made 2014 a very challenging year for The Barn at Spring Brook Farm. During...
160 District Q&A: Stephen Barrar
Editor’s Note: This is one of two question and answer articles with the two major party candidates for State Representative in the 160th District, which includes Kennett, Kennett Square, Pennsbury, Pocopson and Chadds Ford in the The Times’ coverage area. The responses were not edited and the text was approved by the candidates — this is an unfiltered version of their responses to the...
160th District Q & A: Whitney Hoffman
Editor’s Note: This is one of two question and answer articles with the two major party candidates for State Representative in the 160th District, which includes Kennett, Kennett Square, Pennsbury, Pocopson and Chadds Ford in the The Times’ coverage area. The responses were not edited and the text was approved by the candidates — this is an unfiltered version of their responses to the...
Coatesville continues winning ways over Henderson
Coatesville bests Henderson in field position battle to become 8-0
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Keenan Coleman gets some yards after the catch. The senior wide receiver had over 100 yards and a touchdown on the night.
CALN – When analyzing football teams, people often discuss Xs and Os, game plans, physical qualities like speed, size, and strength, but just as important is a team’s...
Are we ‘prepping’ our kids for too much stress?
A few thoughts on navigating today’s increased anxiety-filled world
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
As a teen in the 1980’s, the terms “prep, prepper, and preppy” evoke strong memories of a serious fashion statement: Tretorn tennis shoes, gravity-defying, up-turned collars, going sockless and the syrupy scent of Ralph Lauren’s Lauren perfume. The above was often tied together...
