Coatesville police make arrest in Ash Park shooting
Lancaster man faces attempted homicide charges from July 8 incident
COATESVILLE — City police said Monday afternoon they had made an arrest in the July 8 shooting of a city man in Ash Park.
On Saturday, city police issued an arrest warrant for Aaron Bynum-Hamilton, 22, of Lancaster, who police said was wanted for his involvement in the non-fatal shooting of a 24-year-old city man — whom police...
Meet author Kelly Corrigan, my twin. Sorta.
We’d never met, but she was like an old friend
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
On Wednesday night I got the amazing opportunity to meet author, Kelly Corrigan!
She is an incredibly smart and REALLY funny woman who writes about her life experiences (the joy and tragedy of it all) in such a way that you feel like you know her. Which, we sorta do because she grew up in Radnor where her...
Kennett boxer fights at MSG tonight
A win could mean a shot at the cruiserweight title
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett’s Anthony Caputo Smith (second from left) fights Ola “Kryptonite” Afolabi in a 10-round cruiserweight bout tonight at Madison Square Garden in New York.
There are many great venues for boxing matches but none as great as Madison Square Garden.
The Garden, which is located a few blocks away...
What To Do: Goshen Fair, ice cream and more
Get the beat this weekend, ranging from drum corps to Marley
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The 65th annual Goshen Country Fair kicks off July 28.
At this time of the year, it seems you can’t travel more than 20 miles in any direction during the weekend and not encounter a fair. There are blueberry festivals, peach festivals, county fairs, firemen’s festivals, state fairs and plain old...
YMCA helps build community, encourages exercise
Organizations, YMCA, CASD athletes and admin build community at Ash Park
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
COATESVILLE – The Brandywine YMCA brought music, moon bounces, and exercise to Ash Park on Tuesday for the second of two Community Days.
According to YMCA Executive Director Chris Wiseman, about 2,000 people showed up to the park to take part in swimming lessons, a basketball shooting...
County Democrats hit Corbett on economic record
Republicans say Democrats not being honest about governor’s record
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Key Chester County Democrats gathered for a press conference on the steps of the old Chester County Courthouse to decry Gov. Tom Corbett’s poor economic record and express support for Democrat Tom Wolf, who is running against Corbett. From left, state Sen. Andy Dinniman, County Commissioner...
For a Kennett mom, medical marijuana issue Is personal
She says she believes her epileptic & autistic son will benefit
By Kim Chiomento, Correspondent, The Times
KENNETT – For Sara Boninfante and her family, supporting the approval of medical marijuana has become a top priority. Her journey to find answers and relief for her severely autistic and epileptic son, Blake, has led her to advocate for and help to educate the public; on this controversial...
On Stage: Dar Williams at Bryn Mawr
Run River North and ‘Always Patsy Cline’ highlight weekend performances
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Singer-Songwriter Dar Williams performs July 27 at the Bryn Mawr Gazebo as part of the Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts.
Dar Williams, who will be performing at 7 p.m. on July 27 at the Bryn Mawr Gazebo as part of the Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts series (9 South Bryn Mawr Avenue,...
Op/Ed: An irresponsible budget
By Kathi Cozzone, Chester County Commissioner
Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone
I worked in the private sector at large and small companies, in various financial management roles, for about two decades before becoming a Chester County Commissioner. During the Corbett administration, I have watched from afar as legislators and the Governor concocted one bad budget after another. Previous...
On Your Table: It’s grilling & chilling time
The Meat Shop, in Chadds Ford, talks great steak options
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
For outdoor grilling nothing beats a charcoal fire
The aroma that most evokes summer for me is a whiff of meat sizzling on a smoking hot charcoal grill. And the good news is that at this time in July we are already in the heart of grilling season, so I am enjoying steaks, burgers, chicken,...
