It must be the shoes, man
My sons are addicted to sneakers. Who saw that coming?
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I’ve created a monster. Two, actually. My sons are addicted to shoes. Sneakers, to be exact.
I have no one to blame but myself, says my husband. I hate to agree with him…but, I must. My motto of “when in doubt, buy the shoes” has somehow infiltrated the brains of my children.
However (and this...
A tough week for Corbett, but an interesting tax idea
While the Fraternal Order of Police endorse Wolf, Corbett goes after Amish Mafia
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Gov. Tom Corbett’s struggling gubernatorial campaign took another hit this week when the state’s Fraternal Order of Police endorsed Democrat Tom Wolf, while the governor made headlines calling for the cancellation of the popular Amish Mafia TV show.
Yup. Really.
First on the FOP endorsement:...
Suspect sought after bank robbery in Kennett Sq.
Authorities seeking this man, who they say robbed a Kennett Square bank Friday morning.
KENNETT SQUARE — Authorities are seeking a man thought to have robbed a borough bank Friday morning, escaping on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said in a statement Friday that a bank robbery took place at approximately 8:50 A.M at the Santander Bank,...
What To Do: Lanchester Fiddlers Picnic, StarFest and more
Also: Fountains, Fireworks and…ABBA at Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and voices to the Third Annual Lanchester Fiddlers Picnic in Atglen from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., Saturday.
The Chester County Old Fiddlers Picnic, which was held recently at Hibernia Park, has been a major success for years. Now, there is an event that would like...
Victory, Waste Oil Recycles spark Brandywine clean up
Just some of the debris that volunteers removed from the Brandywine Creek Tuesday as part of Victory Brewing Company and Waste Oil Recyclers annual clean up event.
MODENA — Two local companies dedicated to maintaining Chester County’s clean air and water — Waste Oil Recyclers and Victory Brewing Company — a well as the Coatesville Youth Initiative teamed up this week to sponsor their annual...
Sheriff’s 3rd annual cruise night to benefit K-9, Friday
WESTTOWN — The Chester County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit will host its third Annual “Cruise Night” from 5:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m, Friday evening at the Government Services Center Building located at 601 Westtown Road, just of US-202.
Chester County Sheriff Carolyn Bunny Welsh and her deputies have organized the event to bring awareness to the six K-9 units in the Chester County Sheriff’s Office which...
On Stage: Live frontman goes it alone, and plays acoustic
Also: Gabbard poised to rise to stardom
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Former Live front man Ed Kowalczyk brings his solo act to the World Café Live at the Queen, Aug. 16.
Things have come full circle for musician Ed Kowalczyk. The singer/guitarist started out playing small venues in this area over 20 years ago with the York-based band Live.
Kowalczk, the former frontman for Live, has...
Coatesville Area School District reveals $275M total debt
Accumulated since ’07, debt includes $188M principle, says business manager
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
CALN – Coatesville Area School District Business Manager Ron Kabonick announced that the district currently has a total of $275,931,814 in outstanding total debt at Tuesday night’s Finance and Personnel meeting.
Because of the way the 2007 bond is structured, the district...
Lies, damn lies and PECO
On Pocopson roundabout delays, power company needs to put its money where it mouth is
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
It was a lovely later summer morning at the intersection of Rt. 52, Lenape-Unionville and Wawaset roads, Wednesday morning.
A soft breeze was blowing as the sun pushed the clouds away. You could hear the Pocopson Creek running, birds singing — it was like something from a travelogue.
Except,...
You’re never too old to play
All work doesn’t just make Jack dull, but maybe unhealthy, too
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
When was the last time you completely lost track of time doing something you love? You may not have thought of it this way, but it’s very likely that you were engaged in what scientists call “free play.” If you’re like many people, life may be filled with work demands, family responsibilities,...
