Words, deeds, and misdeeds make county history
Archives celebrating 30-year partnership that has assisted thousands of researchers
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Laurie A. Rofini, director of the Chester County Archives and Records Services, checks a document in the climate-controlled storage area.
Confronting the likelihood he would not survive the Civil War, a Chester County native stationed near Hampton, Va., penned a detailed...
UCF board unlikely to seek EIT
Members say income tax wouldn’t pass referendum, cite loss in 2007 ballot measure
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Although West Marlborough became the fourth municipality in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District to impose an earned income tax (EIT) last month, it seems unlikely school officials will pursue such a tax.
During Monday night’s Board of Education Finance...
Oft-maligned county workers get commended
Domestic Relations Office praised for delivering deserved financial support to children
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Employees from the enforcement unit of the Domestic Relations Office fill the jury box in Courtroom Two for a group photo.
WEST CHESTER — Imagine trying to wrangle child-support payments from individuals determined to avoid them or playing a role in jailing someone...
County leader elected to regional post for statewide advocacy group
Commissioner Kathi Cozzone will represent District Five of the Pa. County Commissioners Association
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone said she is pleased and honored to represent District Five of the state County Commissioners Association.
When local officials grapple with the aftershocks of state and federal mandates, the County Commissioners Association...
Dishing out homemade Hispanic flavors with dollop of conviviality
From fish tacos to corn ice cream, customers warm up to Michoacana’s Mexican fare
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Noelia Scharon, a co-owner known by some customers as Ms. Sunshine, stands behind the counter of the ice-cream store with her son, Andres, who is one of nearly 20 workers at the two businesses.
A Kennett Square entrepreneur remembers the day more than 10 years ago...
Weer says there’s opposition to Unionville bike path
E. Marlborough supervisor argues that a majority of residents don’t support Rt. 82 plan
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — While the township is in line to get some $1.4 million in state and federal funding to build a bike path — and has spent more than $200,000 of township money on the project — at least one Township Supervisor is arguing that a majority of township residents...
Living History: A tale of two names, Marshallton and the Marshalton Inn
By Gene Pisasale, Special to The Times
Martin’s Tavern played a key role in the Revolutionary War and went on to become a central location in Marshallton for almost 200 years.
Visitors to Chester County know the area for its rolling hills and a kaleidoscope of colors in the Fall, but few are deeply familiar with its rich heritage dating back well over 300 years. William Penn made the first land...
Tourism officials welcome all to renovated info center
After months of renovations, historic building in Longwood Gardens’ shadow has reopened
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Home of the former Longwood Progressive Meeting, the visitors’ center has reopened after several months of renovations to preserve its history.
No wonder local tourism officials are excited: new digs on the grounds of Longwood Gardens in a building steeped...
