What To Do: St. Joseph’s Community Fest in D-town & More
Whether looking for fun with Dad or just cool music, there are events for you
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
Saint Joseph Church in Downingtownhosts its annual “Community Festival” from June 17-21.
Kids of all ages — from six to 60 — will agree that one of their favorite summer activities is attending a festival or a fair. Nothing says summertime quite like the lights...
Coatesville Class of 2014’s history binds it together
Class of 2014 looks back at their history and moves forward as family
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Jalexa Shanice celebrates after collecting her diploma.
CALN – In every life, there are going to be certain events that no one can control. However, having a strong family basis can make the tough times easier and give the individual confidence to venture out into the future.
At their...
Bass fishing tournaments resume June 17
Howdy Benner, along with Chris & Kim Urban, Howard John and Linda Taylor, all of Chester County, will again spearhead TNT – Tuesday Night Tournaments — which kicks off the 2014 season on June 17.
This bass fishing tournament on Marsh Creek Lake is held every Tuesday nights through Aug. 27.
This is an open event with a $30 fee and $10 for a Lunker entry. The tournament runs from 6 pm –...
For Coatesville’s Ivy Leaguers, success means overcoming
Three CASD seniors talk diversity, resilience, reputation, and representation
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
CALN – Entering its senior year, Coatesville’s Class of 2014 saw the worst of this grand experiment known as diversity. School district leaders trusted to guide the area’s youth to a brighter tomorrow reminded people that what we think of as outdated beliefs are still alive,...
The coming public safety crisis
If we don’t deal with it now, fire, EMS and police issues could cost us dearly
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
You’ve probably heard about the pension crisis, maybe the school funding crisis or any number of other challenges facing the commonwealth in the coming years.
But let me clue you in to one that might just have you up nights thinking about it: the coming public safety crisis.
The...
On Your Table: strawberry picking at Highland Orchards
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Mother and son Stephanie and Joshua Lichowid came from the Exton area to enjoy opening day of berry picking at Highland Orchards.
A sure sign that summer is finally on its way is the day when locally grown strawberries start to appear at farmstands and markets. Although the long, cold winter delayed this year’s crop, local strawberries are now...
Coatesville Library to host open house Saturday, 10-4
Open house to include arts and crafts, story time, drum circle, program signups
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
COATESVILLE – The Coatesville Area Public Library will be hosting a kids story time, a drum circle, and signups to various library programs at its open house from 10-4 this Saturday.
In addition to the story time and drum circle, Arts Holding Hands and Hearts will also be running...
Art Watch: New gallery opens in West Chester
Patsy Keller’s fused glass art show this Thursday
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
There is a new art gallery in downtown West Chester, Church Street Gallery, and it is bucking the current gallery trends by creating a fresh, inviting exhibition space for the solo artist. Artist John Suplee and his wife Carol have created a new gallery that feels more like a gallery in Paris or Soho than...
Groundbreaking held for new Downingtown library
$1 million still needs to be raised to complete project
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Downingtown Library Board President Deborah Miles (left) and State Sen. Andy Dinniman — along with the help of some youthful library patrons — celebrate the groundbreaking for the new library building, Tuesday.
DOWNINGTOWN — A dream many years in the making is about to become a reality, as various county,...
Four make their case to join UCFSD board
Would replace Elieen Bushelow through December, 2015
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Four candidates to join the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education made their case last night to be appointed for a seat from Region B, to placed Eileen Bushelow, who resigned last month. From left, Bennett Baird of Newlin, Arnie Klingenberg of Birmingham, Robert Sage of Pocopson and Hsinte (James) Yen of Birmingham.
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