Art Watch: ‘Lure of The Brandywine’ on exhibit
Grand Celebrations of Art and Nature – and local art happenings this week
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
There are some terrific art exhibits underway in our larger local art institutions that each celebrate the link between art and nature. At The Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art the featured exhibit is “Lure of the Brandywine: A Story of Land Conservation and Artistic Inspiration”...
Unionville says feds are out to lunch. Good.
It’s high time local government and school boards pushed back on state and federal overreach
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
There’s a little bit of revolution brewing in Unionville. And it’s a good thing.
In case you missed it, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Board of Education voted last week to withdraw Unionville High School from the National School Lunch Program. While on...
Brandywine, Upper Main Line YMCA announce merger
The Boards of Directors of the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley and the YMCA of the Upper Main Line voted to form a new regional association on June 17. The new association will be named the YMCA of Greater Brandywine. The effective date of the merger will be January 1, 2015. Shown from left: Joe Viscuso, Chair of the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley Board of Directors; Denise L. Day, President and CEO of...
Sunday Soapbox: Tech is ruining our kids
Today’s youth seems more focused on ‘likes’ than talking
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I write the “Sunday Super Six” on a monthly basis. Today, I am instituting a semi-regular “Sunday Soapbox”. My kids are really psyched by this announcement.
Buckle up.
Today’s topic: HOW TECHNOLOGY IS RUINING OUR YOUTH.
I have had multiple, lengthy conversations with...
County collects hazardous waste, old electronics
Chester County Solid Waste Authority sees large turnout for disposal event
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
CALN – The Chester County Solid Waste Authority collected hazardous waste and old computers in the parking lot of the Coatesville Area 9/10 Center on Friday.
Around 770 cars showed up to get rid of electronics, solvents, oil based paint, and chemicals.
“It needs to be disposed of...
Vaughn ousted as County Democrat chair
McGinniss slate wins narrow victory at party reorg meeting
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
In a somewhat surprising development, long-time Chester County Democratic Committee chair Michele Vaughn was defeated Thursday night in her bid for a third term leading the county’s Democrats. Brian McGinnis, an East Bradford resident, won a narrow victory at the committee’s reorganization meeting.
Vaughn,...
What To Do: Community Day, Hootenanny and More
First weekend of summer is packed with family-friendly events
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
East Goshen’s Community Day celebration takes place June 21, with a full day of fun, capped by fireworks.
This is the time of year when people love to get out in the open air. It is the season for outdoor festivals and family events.
East Goshen Township Community Park (1580 Paoli Pike, West...
Coatesville police to target aggressive driving
Coatesville Police Officer Sylvester Earle (left) and Cpl. Jonathan Shave are among city police who will be looking for aggressive behavior on the city’s roads during July.
COATESVILLE — The city’s Police Department will be joining the Pennsylvania State Police and over 330 municipal agencies to conduct targeted aggressive-driving enforcement from July 7 through Aug. 31.
The law enforcement...
At 2 checkpoints, Kennett Police stop 14 impaired drivers and 7 DUIs
Proposed township ordinances are on-line and available for resident review and comment
By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times
KENNETT — Different from most Board of Supervisors public meetings, controversy did not pervade the order of business at Wednesday evening’s meeting. Instead, it was a night of information and sharing.
In her Manager’s Report, Lisa Moore reported that the township is...
On Stage: Lili Añel, Jim Boggia headlining this weekend
Tribute bands at Flash, Carey and Sample at Burlap & Bean
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
Lili Añel headlines at the Burlap & Bean Coffeehouse, Friday night.
This weekend, two talented musicians who grew up elsewhere and relocated to Philadelphia before the turn of the century will be performing at area coffee houses. Both are musicians who have become fixtures in the local music...
