Former jurist slammed with state prison term
Rita A. Arnold ordered to spend 16 to 32 months in jail
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Former Magisterial District Judge Rita A. Arnold received a 16- to 32-month state prison sentence Tuesday in Chester County Court.
Stressing that “the oath we take to tell the truth” must mean something, a visiting judge issued an aggravating-range sentence to an embattled former Chester...
Luminaries to shine light on after-school care
Kennett Area YMCA to participate in national observance
Two girls from the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley after-school program proudly display the luminary bags they created for the National initiative, “Lights on Afterschool.” This year’s event will take place on Thursday.
Hundreds of children in Brandywine Valley afterschool programs will be decorating luminaries, which will be put on display...
Art Watch: Katee Boyle
The art of visual storytelling
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Katee Boyle is a local painter who describes herself as a “visual storyteller.” Though born and raised in Chadds Ford, Katee spent much of her adult life as a student and artist in New York. This week’s local art watch focuses on some of the recent images that Katee has been working on.
Katee received her BFA with...
A tale of two cities: London and Paris
Bring your appetites, but maybe leave those sunglasses home
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Our anniversary trip to London and Paris was AMAZING! However, such a grand adventure does not happen without a few pitfalls.
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…
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Schoolchildren following road to improved safety
County agencies combine efforts on International Walk to School Day
Elementary schoolchildren learn the rules of the road during International Walk to School Day (IWTSD) this past week in West Goshen Township.
The horde of schoolchildren may have given some West Chester residents pause this past week, but the throng of youngsters had assembled for a good cause: International Walk to School Day (IWTSD).
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Tale of passion, sorcery to unfold in Wilmington
First State Ballet Theatre to perform ‘Swan Lake’ next weekend
Mary Kate Reynolds will star as Odette and Alex Bucker will play Von Rothbard, the Evil Sorcerer, in this weekend’s production of “Swan Lake” by the First State Ballet Theatre.
For dance lovers who thought they had to travel to Philadelphia to pursue their passion, the First State Ballet Theatre (FSBT), Delaware’s professional...
Como set damaging tone for Coatesville schools
Racism, sexism apparently coexisted with nepotism, favoritism
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The now-infamous cell phone – which allegedly spewed vile sexist and racist text messages – may have set the tone for the administration of disgraced former Coatesville Superintendent Richard W. Como: When it rang, those within earshot heard the theme from “The Godfather.”
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Popular Mechanics honors UHS grad as ‘innovator’
Unionville High School graduate Meghan Shea was named one of Popular Mechanics magazine 2013 Innovators Who Changed The World for her invention of a simple and effective water filtration system for emerging nations. Shea is seen here with the moringa tree — seeds from this tree are a key element in her filter design.
Magazine features Shea as one of 10 innovators in annual Breakthrough Awards
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Grand jury issues subpoenas in CASD probe
Panel seeking testimony from at least 2 district employees
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Acting Coatesville Superintendent Angelo Romaniello (front) listens during Tuesday night’s school board meeting. Behind him is attorney Robert J. Donatoni.
The District Attorney’s investigation into possible improprieties in the Coatesville Area School District will now receive the...
Police: Gang members turn child’s party violent
Two Sur-13 members charged in connection with Saturday night stabbing
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Charges related to Saturday’s stabbing are pending against Emmanuel “Criminal” Renteria, 25, of West Grove, who is incarcerated on unrelated warrants, police said.
The New Garden Township Police Department responded to the 100 block of Thompson Road for a large fight on Saturday...
