Friends, family continue Good Samaritan’s legacy
Fund-raiser will benefit foundation set up for murder victim
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A benefit will be held to honor the memory of Andre J. Dupuis and continue his legacy of giving.
A year and a half after a consummate Good Samaritan was murdered in Chester County, grief and outrage have not diminished, but mourners have found a way to honor his propensity for good deeds.
On...
Family workshop to focus on Horace Pippin
Brandywine River Museum to host story-reading, book-signing and art activities
A book by Chester County author Jen Bryant will be the focus of a free family workshop at the Brandywine River Museum.
The fascinating and challenging life of West Chester artist Horace Pippin will be the focus of a family workshop, author’s talk and book-signing at The Brandywine River Museum on Sunday, Feb. 24, from...
Civil-rights icon to headline free program
Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian, a Freedom Rider, to speak Feb. 22 in Coatesville
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
T. Vivian, a Freedom Rider and celebrated civil rights advocate, will speak at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, in the auditorium of Coatesville Area Senior High School.
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – himself a renowned orator – reportedly called the Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian the...
Public input being sought for hiking/biking initiative
Meeting will focus on Central Chester County Bicycle and Pedestrian Circulation Plan
The Feb. 28 meeting will offer the public an opportunity to provide feedback on the plan.
Attention biking/hiking enthusiasts: The Chester County Planning Commission and the Chester County Health Department would like to invite residents interested in making the community more bike and pedestrian-friendly to the final,...
License-center supervisor gets state prison term
Judge imposed sentence of 24 to 69 months
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Khalif Ali was sentenced to a prison term of 24 to 69 months.
A Philadelphia man found guilty of fraudulently issuing driver’s licenses at a Chester County Drivers’ License Center received a state prison sentence of 24 to 49 months on Monday.
Chester County Court Senior Judge Thomas G. Gavin imposed the...
Drawing on youthful insight for giant student mural
Through collaborative art project, teens envision city of light
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Pedra Jennings, 17, poses in front of a section of the mural depicting Coateville’s dark side, as seen through a group of teenagers.
The striking image seems out of place in a former church, where a bevy of adolescents have gathered after school, initially engaging in playful banter....
Supervisor at driver’s license center convicted
Jury said he issued licenses to known criminals, using other people’s data
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Khalif Abdullah Ali was convicted by a Chester County jury of identity theft, tampering with public records, and related offenses.
A Philadelphia man accused of fraudulently issuing driver’s licenses at a Chester County Drivers’ License Center was convicted...
W. Chester jurist ordered to relinquish keys, ID
President judge said cases will be handled by rest of county’s magisterial district judges
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (left) poses with Magisterial District Judge Mark A. Bruno at a District 11 Special Court Judges Association meeting in November. Pileggi has called for the end of Philadelphia Traffic Court, where Bruno, who was indicted...
Police: Armed home-invasion with hostages a hoax
Authorities called incident an example of dangerous prank called “swatting”
The 9-1-1 operator relayed details of the report: A home invasion in Westtown Township was unfolding with four armed intruders seizing hostages, according to the caller – self-described as a terrified, 13-year-old hiding in a closet.
A little after midnight on Wednesday, the Chester County Department of Emergency...
