Coatesville home explodes; no injuries reported
No injuries, little secondary damage; authorities still investigating cause
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Remains of the exploded house sit in a heap.
COATESVILLE – A house, located at 118 Penrose Lane, exploded around 11am Thursday morning. A press release from Coatesville Police Department’s Lt. James Audette said that the police and fire departments were able to confirm that the...
Corbett faces trouble from his own party
Legislators annoyed by, but not scared by, Gov.’s budget line-item veto
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Yogi Berra, the baseball legend and armchair philosopher once said, “when you get to a fork in the road, take it.”
Based on his action last week, Gov. Tom Corbett appears not to have taken this sage advice — and crashed right into the Burma Shave billboard located at the fork in the...
What To Do: Kimberton Fair, Turks Head and more
In the heat of the summer, events for almost every taste dot the calendar
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Kimberton Fair, a Chester County institution, kicks off Monday with all of the great rides, food and attractions people have enjoyed for generations.
When it comes to longevity, there can’t be too many annual events in Chester County that can top the Kimberton Community Fair (Kimberton...
Kennett adopts three new ordinances
Rt. 52 Bikeway construction phase complete; landscaping to wrap up in the spring
By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times
Kennett Township supervisors (from left to right) Robert Hammaker, Dr. Richard Leff, and Scudder Stevens and Township Manager Lisa Moore listen to a presentation on the status of the Rt. 52 Bikeway
KENNETT — Wednesday evening was a busy one for enacting new ordinances in the township....
Plantation Field gears up for even bigger 2014 event
Although the 2013 version was a can’t miss event, organizers say that the 2014 Plantation Field International Horse Trials will be even bigger and better in 2014.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Best. Event. Ever. will be bigger and better than ever before as Plantation Field International Horse Trials celebrates the seventh year of its fall CIC3* competition in Unionville, the weekend of September...
On Stage: Blanton’s Blue Ridge roots thrived in Philly
Pair of singer/songwriter to pair up for benefit at Chaplins, Friday
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Carsie Blanton, who is performing July 19 at the Ardmore Music Hall, is a talented singer-songwriter whose music spans a variety of genres. She is also adaptable when it comes to finding a place to call home.
Blanton grew up in the Blue Ridge Mountain area in Virginia, moved to Oregon when...
KCSD Board renews Tomasetti’s contract
Superintendent’s new five-year pact approved unanimously
By Kim Chiomento, Correspondent, The Times
Dr. Barry Tomasetti
KENNETT — The Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD) School Board moved unanimously to renew the contract of Superintendent of Schools Barry Tomasetti at its meeting, Monday.
Tomasetti was unanimously re-elected for a 5-year term beginning January 27, 2015 continuing...
Cosby to perform benefit at The Lincoln University, July 19
Bill Cosby
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY—Comedian, actor and philanthropist Dr. William “Bill” Cosby, Jr. will be performing live in concert to benefit The Lincoln University’s first-ever $10 million The Students First Campaign for student scholarships on Saturday, July 19 at its International Cultural Center.
Over the past year, Cosby, who also serves as General Chair of The Students First Campaign,...
Lands trust announces ExploreNLT mobile app
Natural Lands Trust recently announced the launch of its new mobile app, ExploreNLT. The free app includes interactive trail maps, activities, events listings, and easy sharing of photos to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Natural Lands Trust’s goals when designing the app were to help introduce new audiences to the organization’s network of nature preserves, provide a more educational and interactive...
County, state, and US Chambers support Costello
Chester County, PA, US Chambers of Business and Industry announce support
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Ryan Costello addresses the small gathering at Victory Brewing.
DOWNINGTOWN – The Chester County, Pennsylvania, and US Chambers of Business and Industry announced their support of Republican Congressional Candidate Ryan Costello at a press conference on Tuesday.
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