On Stage: Downingtown native Longley comes home
Brittany Robey featured at Phoenixville benefit
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
Downingtown’s Liz Longley comes home to Chester County to perform Sunday at Upper Merion’s annual “Concert Under the Stars.”
Liz Longley’s music career has taken her to venues all over America and to living quarters in a number of cities. But, the Downingtown High grad always finds time to come...
Marsh Creek to be ready for occupancy this month
Construction on sixth grade center slated for completion at end of July
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
DOWNINGTOWN – At its meeting Wednesday night, the Downingtown Area Board of Education said that the Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center should be ready for occupancy at the end of the month.
The ongoing construction projects is wrapping up as well as filling the building with desks, chairs,...
Steady progress continues on Magnolia Place
Townhouses, apartments, Victory Brewing rising in Kennett Square
By Kim Chiomento, Correspondent, The Times
Townhouse are among the first buildings completed as part of the Magnolia Place development on the site for the NVF facility in Kennett Square near West Cypress Street. The project has a mix of townhomes, apartments and retail spaces.
KENNETT SQUARE — Just off of W. Cypress Street and Mill...
Longwood fountains to undergo renovation
Two-year project slated to begin this fall, will preserve historic details
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
An undated photo of the historic fountain at Longwood Gardens, slated for a two-year renovation project.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The iconic fountains at Longwood Gardens are about to get a 21st Century makeover, but fans of the historic landmark shouldn’t worry: most of the upgrades planned over...
Borough Council agenda shows Kennett Square is thriving
Municipal tax rate may be high, but Borough Manager says service quality makes it worth it
By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times
KENNETT — While international and national news reports show the Mideast in dangerous disarray and our own borders being flooded with homeless refugee children from Latin America, the Borough of Kennett Square is moving forward at full speed with infrastructure improvements,...
More storms, more power outages
PECO continues to struggle with summer storms
Some 40,000 Chester County residents were without power this morning after a line of strong thunderstorms ripped through the area last evening. The power outages appear to be centered in the middle of the county, with various reports of power being out in West Brandywine, Valley, Caln and East Fallowfield, among other areas in the county.
There are reports...
Where does health come from?
Our life experiences shape how we answer that question
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
If you look back over the course of your life, there are probably a few significant life events that stand out. Maybe it was an experience you had as a child. Perhaps a teacher, a coach, or a mentor influenced you in some way. Whatever the case may be, our experiences have the power to influence our...
On Your Table: The Food of Kennett Square
A Sunday Afternoon Culinary Tour in Kennett Square
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
On a recent Sunday, ten food adventurers and I met in the dappled shade of the locust trees on Kennett Square, the mushroom capital of America. We spent three hours meandering the town’s three block long Main Street, chatting with local chefs and tantalizing our taste buds with dishes from some...
Op/Ed.: Keystones should not be a graduation requirement
The one-size-fits-all approach to education is wrong
By Stephen Barrar, State Representative, 160th District
State Rep. Stephen Barrar
This September will mark the first year the Keystone Exams will be used as the deciding factor for whether or not students will graduate from Pennsylvania’s public high schools.
This September will also mark the five-year anniversary of House Resolution 456, the bi-partisan...
Community Unity Explosion brings residents to Gateway
Residents continue July 4 weekend festivities in Gateway Park
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
COATESVILLE – Parents, children, residents of all ages, performers, vendors, musicians, judges, business owners, city council members, and police officers filled First Ave and Gateway Park on Saturday during the Coatesville Community Unity Explosion.
City Council Member Marie Hess cools down on...
