‘Fall’ into Good Stuff…with GREAT happenings across Chesco!
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Good stuff, better late than never!…’Foodies’ out there will love hearing that Kennett Square’s own Lisa Keys won the National Festival of Breads...
Knauss resigns from UCF school board
Long-time fiscal watchdog steps down
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Board of Education Director Keith Knauss announced his resignation from the school board, Monday.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Keith Knauss, a vocal voice for fiscal restraint resigned from the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education, Monday.
In a message to his colleagues on the board, Knauss, a...
A little self care is good for you and those around you
If you don’t take care of yourself, it’s hard to care for others
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Now that I have added “full time student” to my already overflowing resume (700 jobs, 2 kids and 1 husband), I have been less than pleasant to hang around with. I know this about myself. Guess what? I KNOW THIS. For the foreseeable future, there is not much hope of anything changing...
Unionville uses strong ‘D’ special teams to hold off Oxford, 24-7
Sets up pivotal contest at Great Valley next week
By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times
Unionville’s Trevor Gardiner blocks a punt by Oxford’s Dan Green, resulting in a safety. Gardiner has three sacks for the Indians. Jim Gill Photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Michelangelo’s David, it wasn’t.
Unionville will take its, at times, sloppy and uneven win over Oxford, 24-7, Friday night, but it...
Chadds Ford Supervisors OK 3 ordinances
Steep slopes ordinance gets final approval
By Kris Firey-Poling, Staff Writer, The Times
Phyllis Recca, Chadds Ford resident, thanks Chadds Ford staff and board of supervisors for their help in her recently published book, Chadds Ford Then & Now.
CHADDS FORD — After several compliments to the staff and board, the Township Board of supervisors buckled down to a full agenda of legislation and...
What To Do: Beer and wine lovers rejoice
Also: a ‘scary’ number of Halloween-themed events to enjoy
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The 18th annual Kennett Brewfest is this weekend.
This is a weekend for beer lovers and wine aficionados to celebrate because there are two wine festivals and a beer festival on the calendar.
The 18th Annual Kennett Brewfest (600 S. Broad Street, Kennett Square, 610-444-8188, http://kennettbrewfest.com),...
On Stage Extra: Critically-acclaimed Decker. hits Philly
Hollywood Undead, Archie Palmer and more on local stages
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Brandon Decker — who performs as decker. — brings his unique bend of rock, folk and psychedelic to Philadelphia Friday night.
When Brandon Decker, who is headlining a show on October 9 at Bourbon and Branch (705 North Second Street, Philadelphia, 215-238-0660, bourbonandbranchphilly.com), makes...
E. Fallowfield students participate in Walk To School Day
Chester County students join millions around the world
By Lauren Parker- Gill, Staff writer, The Times
East Fallowfield Police Chief Chris Porter and Lori Aguilera, Director of Highway Safety with the district attorney’s office, led the walk to school from Hephzibah Baptist Church along with students from East Fallowfield Elementary as they participated in International Walk to School Day, Wednesday...
On Stage: Legendary British rockers come to area
Ray Davies, Peter Frampton and the Zombies all with local shows
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Over the next few days, there will be three shows in the area featuring legendary British rockers whose careers began in the early-to-mid 1960s — rockers who are still making relevant music and are far from past their prime. Area fans will be treated to shows by former Kinks’ lead guitarist...
EM officials concerned about E. Doe Run truck road wear
Walnut Walk settlement reached; 2014 Po-Mar-Lin audit completed
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – The township’s Board of Supervisors took an additional step on Monday night to address the wear and tear on East Doe Run Road from heavy truck traffic and will be conducting a survey as part of imposing a weight-limit ordinance. In addition to the traffic survey, a settlement...
