On Stage: The legendary Al Kooper

Also: U.S. Reggae acts swarm into Philly By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The legendary Al Kooper plays a rare show at the Sellersville Theater, Oct. 22. There are only a few artists in the realm of rock music who genuinely deserve to be called legends. Al Kooper is one of them. Kooper, who will perform on October 22 at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com),...

Pennsbury supervisors discuss shed regulations

2016 draft budget in final stages By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times Dennis Smith discusses Pennsbury Township Planning Commission issues at Wednesday’s board of supervisors meeting. PENNSBURY — How much storage space does a 10-acre home with horses need? That was a question and discussion at Wednesday night’s township Board of Supervisors meeting. New resident Frank Facciolo has...

On Your Table: Mushroom Lasagna for Italian Heritage Month

Combine the best of local cuisine with a long-time favorite for a delightful meal By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times For Italian heritage month, a dish that combines the best of local traditions and Italian cooking is a loaf-pan based mushroom lasagna. Italian Heritage month, which is celebrated in conjunction with Columbus Day in October of each year, celebrates the many achievements...

CASD to consider reopening Gordon to relieve overcrowding

Concerns expressed over lack of classroom phones By Lauren Parker-Gill, Staff Writer, The Times East Fallowfield resident Marnie Gibson expressed concerns for students’ and staffs’ safety while many classrooms were without phones since the beginning of the school year. CALN – The Coatesville area School District is studying the possibility of reopening Gordon Elementary School — currently...

Hillendale parents concerned about class size

Board discusses Knauss resignation, update on Patton project By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times Third grade parents at Hillendale Elementary School in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District expressed concern about class sizes during Monday night’s word session. EAST MARLBOROUGH – Although there were no voting items at Monday night’s Unionville Chadds-Ford School District (UCFSD)...

Barn at Spring Brook Farm – Celebrating nine years of serving area children

Saturday’s Hoe Down fundraiser to help continue to fund programs By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times POCOPSON – For many families in our region, the Barn at Spring Brook Farm is a unique place where a type of ‘magic’ happens all year long.  Thanks to its nearly 250 volunteers, energized board of directors and caring staff, the Barn now assists an impressive 300 special needs children...

KCSD: Bond refinancing tops busy agenda

Also: grading policy discussed and new personnel introduced By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times KENNETT  – The October Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD) board meeting agenda was a busy one. Meeting highlights include a lively, lengthy discussion and presentation on bond refinancing, a proposed policy update aligning the elementary and middle school grading policies with Kennett High’s,...

Clue sought in Valley double slaying

VALLEY — Local law enforcement is seeking clues to who shot and killed two Coatesville men as they sat in a minivn, Saturday evening on Nichols Avenue, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said. Township police responded to a report of shots fired just after 7 p.m. Saturday evening and found  Clayton Woodward, Jr., 32, and Terrance Craig-White (a/k/a “Science” and “Syence...

Late drive puts Unionville over the top, 21-18

Unionville’s Elan Nash hauls in a pass from Brendan Boyle in the final minute to lead the Indians past Great Valley, 21-18, Saturday. Sean Helle photo. Indians control fate for Conference title, District One berth with win By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times MALVERN — Sharing might be caring, but with 2:33 remaining in the game and facing an 18-14 deficit after 45 minutes of uneven, turnover-plagued...

That 70s look: sign me up

At least when it comes to fashion jeans, the 1970s are coming back By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times The seventies called and they want you to wear their jeans again. I’m serious! And, if you aren’t old enough to appreciate this trend coming back around, well….good for you. Denim, high­waisted flares are ALL THE RAGE. Pick up any fashion magazine while you are waiting in line at...