Hunger to help needy sets up massive donation
Chester County Food Bank, volunteers gratefully accept Wegmans’ bounty
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The Chester County Food Bank was the site of a massive, high-energy assembly line as more than 30 volunteers sorted a giant food donation from Wegmans.
At first glance, the energetic crew efficiently exchanging cartons and banter at the Chester County Food Bank looked...
Uncommon opportunity for female teens
Fund for Women and Girls seeking high school philanthropy assistants
For the past nine years, the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls has given over 100 Chester County high school girls an incomparable opportunity: determining the recipients of $25,000 worth of grants.
The grant-making and education foundation is currently accepting applications for its award-winning Girls Advisory Board (GAB)...
A special poem in honor of Mothers Day
A happy Mothers Day to all!
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Editor’s Note: Our Kelly Hockenberry takes a break from her usual prose style and shares her obvious skills as a poet and this week, diverts a bit from her usual column in honor of Mothers Day. To all of the the moms out there — especially those nearest and dearest to The Times family, we wish a very happy Mothers...
N. Coventry man charged with shooting boy
Detectives say he fired random shot that went through 8-year-old’s thigh
Wayne Snowden
An 8-year-old boy is recovering from an apparently random gunshot wound to his thigh in North Coventry Township, and the alleged shooter is in custody, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan and North Coventry Township Police Chief Bob Schurr announced.
Wayne Snowden, 55, of Pottstown, has been charged...
Officials ‘preview’ Unionville Park
Volunteers gather to plant trees as park nears formal opening
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Shovel Ready! Volunteers, including numerous township residents and officials, gather Saturday to plant trees at the new Unionville Park. Residents were also offered a ‘preview’ of the park, which is expected to be completed and formally opened later this spring.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Numerous...
Coatesville resident addresses state lawmakers
She calls attention to unmet needs of those raising relatives’ children
Debbie Willett (second from left) is joined in Harrisburg by Karen Brenneman (from left), former director of the Family Outreach Program at Child and Family Focus, Inc., a nonprofit advocacy agency; Rep. Tim Hennessey, who invited Willett to speak; and Deb McKinley, a grandparent from the support group.
Debbie Willett, who...
Ceremony honors county’s fallen heroes
Nine who paid ultimate sacrifice continue to generate appreciation
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The Chester County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard stands at attention during the memorial ceremony.
For nearly an hour on Wednesday, May 7, nine members of law enforcement inspired a somber convocation of more than a hundred colleagues, lawmakers, jurists, public officials and...
Veteran volunteer to take helm at Good Works
Founder, executive director to retire at end of year
Robert Beggs
COATESVILLE – The board of directors for Good Works, Inc., a nonprofit committed to improving the living conditions of the county’s low-income families, has announced new leadership.
Robert “Bob” Beggs will assume the position of executive director of Good Works, effective September 1. The founder and current executive director,...
What to do: Dogwood Fest, fish rodeo, Willowdale and more
With Spring in full swing, fun to be found all around the county
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
When May arrives, the trees in the area come alive with their vibrant spring colors — especially the dogwoods, azaleas and magnolias.
Every year, one of these species of trees is subject of a special celebration when Phoenixville presents its annual Dogwood Festival. The festival, which...
