Area mourning loss of Mary Dugan
Teacher, writer, historian left strong mark on Unionville, Kennett areas
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Unionville and Kennett are mourning the loss of Mary Larkin Dugan, center, seen here in a 2010 photo at the dedication of a Harriet Tubman mural in Kennett Square. Dugan died Monday after a long illness.
The Unionville and Kennett areas are mourning the loss of a beloved teacher, writer and...
City to extend Riverwalk to South Coatesville, Modena
Neighboring communities to collaborate to make connecting trail
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Chester County Commissioners Kathi Cozzone and Terence Farrell join the celebration for the grand opening of the Riverwalk Brandywine Creek Trail in 2012. Pending grant approvals, the trail could be extended into South Coatesville and Modena.
COATESVILLE – The City Council, in cooperation with...
Authorities warn about latest spring scams
Identity thieves seeking new ways to dupe victims into releasing data, money
Attorney General Kathleen Kane said one recent scam involves telephone callers’ seeking personal information to help residents obtain a nonexistent medical card.
Local and state authorities want residents to be wary about releasing personal information, which scam artists are constantly finding new ways to obtain.
Attorney...
Art bash draws hundreds to Pocopson ‘castle’
Painting frenzy prompts Bam Margera to open his gates to appreciative crowd
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Bam Margera (center) poses with two fans from West Chester University: Brian Whitehead (left) and Mike Dattalo.
The nattily-dressed government leader looked a tad out of place in the mainly heavy-metaled, multi-pierced crowd. But the presence of Chester County Commissioners’...
Pocopson roots an anchor for filmmaker’s project
Scenes from narrative short that debuts Saturday shot in area
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Pocopson native Henry Roosevelt marvels at the flames created on the set of “Native Boy.” His producer, Brad Gulick, said, ”As soon as we knew the story involved a firefighter, we knew we had to film firefighting in a way that had never been done before – raw, intimate, and dangerous....
Support sought to end human trafficking
The Chester County Historical Society will be the site of a Call to Action on Wednesday to end human trafficking.
Senator to host forum on legislation that would facilitate prosecutions
Legislation to end human trafficking is the impetus for a bipartisan Call to Action on Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Chester County Historical Society.
The purpose of the program is to garner public...
