What to do: Battle of Brandywine, art, music and more
A wide range of exciting events to overfill your May weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
A busy weekend of activities might just be topped by the reenactment of The Battle of Shady Hollow will be reenacted this weekend in Birmingham Township.
“On Hallowed Ground,” the re-enactment of the 1777 Battle of Sandy Hollow, is scheduled to be held on May 17 and 18 at Sandy Hollow Heritage...
Indian Hannah earns new high-visibility venue
Monument re-dedicated at location outside Longwood Gardens
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Paul B. Redman, director of Longwood Gardens, explains what led to the relocation and rededication of the Indian Hannah monument.
With a reverence for the past and an eye to the future, state and local officials gathered at the entrance to Longwood Gardens on Thursday, May 15, to re-dedicate...
Young mailers prompt questions on endorsements
Coatesville Council member objects to being listed on campaign materials
Updated: 12 p.m. 5/16/14 to add comment from Teamsters 384 official.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
COATESVILLE — The city’s Democratic Party leader and a City Council member are calling foul over a mailer sent out by State Representative candidate Joshua Young, saying that some of the individuals cited as supporting Young...
‘No-hit’ wonder Aztec Two Step at The Flash, Fri.
No chart-toppers, but still a long-time fan favorite
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
Aztec Two-Step brings their unique sound to The Flash in Kennett Square, May 16.
There are a number of musical acts — a very large number — that can be classified as “One Hit Wonders.” The roster spans the decades from the 1950s to the 2010s and ranges from Ivory Joe Hunter with his 1956...
Man accused of fatally clubbing pet rooster
Police say West Bradford resident, 63, charged with animal cruelty
A 63-year-old West Bradford Township man who allegedly disliked a woman’s pet rooster decided to take matters into his own hands when she declined to remove it from her property in the 1300 block of Cresmont Drive, said state police from the Embreeville barracks. Police said Telford E. Blevins grabbed his metal baseball bat and gave...
CASD says discovery of heroin handled poorly
District cites multiple deficiencies, particularly in communication
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Deborah Thompson reads the district statement. The statement said that a lack of a search, the delay in identifying the substance as heroin, and a lack of communication with board members contributed to the district’s failing to handle the matter properly.
COATESVILLE – At a press conference...
D.A.: County worker embezzled over $5,000
Former employee in Treasurer’s Office arraigned on multiple charges
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Sean H. Patterson
An employee of the Chester County Treasurer’s Office faces charges stemming from the alleged embezzlement of over $5,000 from his office, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said on Wednesday, May 14, in a news release.
Hogan said Sean H. Patterson,...
Inside the tailgating competition at Willowdale
English Country Afternoon theme offers stunning displays
By Cathy Branciaroli, Special To The Times
First place winners Jennifer and Jonathan Bordelon’s display featured hearty food and a place to lounge at the end of the hunt, during Sunday’s Willowdale Steeplechase tailgating competition.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Tailgating has been a part of the Willowdale Steeplechase tradition since...
Fun-filled festival fueled by ecology
Celebrate 6th Annual Energy Independence Day in Modena
MODENA – A day of iconic, ecological free entertainment awaits visitors to the Waste Oil Recyclers and Organic Mechanics Sixth Annual Energy Independence Day on Sunday, May 18, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the innovative MoGreena Complex at 6 Union St.
Waste Oil Recyclers, a proponent of the waste-not philosophy, recycles used cooking oil, transforming...
Art Watch: Sarah Snyder-Dinsel; 2014 Studio Tour
Local illustrator turns to custom painted furniture .. and The Chester County Studio Tour 2014!
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Local illustrator Sarah Snyder-Dinsel has turned her BFA degree in Illustration into a home business, creating lovely custom painted furniture. This Thursday Sarah will be exhibiting her canvases as well as her painted furniture at the Thursday Pop up Art Show at Galer...
