Otto’s BMW gets OK for expansion
Birmingham supervisors approve four requests
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Secretary/Treasurer Quina Nelling and Supervisors Scott Boorse and John Conklin discuss township issues at Monday night’s Birmingham Board of Supervisors meeting.
BIRMINGHAM — Monday’s Board of Supervisors meeting was short in duration but large in productivity as all of the requests made to the board...
Costello announces ‘Academy Day’ for interested PA-06 students
WEST CHESTER – On September 19th, the office of Congressman Ryan Costello (PA-6) will host an informational open house for students who are interested in attending one of the nation’s uniformed service academies. The Academy Day will take place at Wyomissing High School.
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JROTC cadets make their impact felt in the community
From helping to feed the hungry to working with seniors, CASH students make their mark
By Lauren Parker-Gill, Staff Writer, The Times
Air Force Junior ROTC students from Coatesville Area High School are making a lasting impact on the greater community. Here, cadets performed a flag folding ceremony at Hibernia Park for the residents of the Coatesville Senior Center in June. Photo courtesy PA 771...
Mushroom Fest. celebrates 30 years of fungi-focused fun
Community, tourism and of course, all things mushroom…
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
Kennett Square’s own Food Network ‘Chopped’ finalist, Lisa Keys, demonstrates in the festival’s culinary tent.
KENNETT SQUARE – Visitors strolled historic Kennett Square Borough’s charming streets this weekend to enjoy shopping, crafts, food vendors and entertainment as the...
An ageless wonder of fashion
Iris Apfel continues to be a trendsetter
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
In the spirit of celebrating New York Fashion Week, I wanted to highlight an unexpected face in the world of couture. One of my all time favorite trendsetters is Iris Apfel. This 90something year old spitfire is an expert in interior design and fashion. With a resume that includes time at Women’s Wear Daily and...
Pringle carries Rustin to 28-0 win over Henderson
Young Knights’ get running game going in crosstown battle
By Matt Cassidy, Staff Writer, The Times
West Chester Rustin celebrates a win over crosstown rival West Chester Henderson, 28-0, Friday night.
WESTTOWN – While West Chester Henderson was riding into Rustin Stadium with a win in week one against Chester High, West Chester Rustin was seeking to avenge a setback in their opener to Harry...
Miscues cost Unionville, 31-13
Powerful Exeter team stymies Indians’ run game
By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times
Pat Clark Jr. fights for the endzone scoring Unionville’s second and final TD of the night, as the Indians fell to Exeter, 31-13, Friday night. Jim Gill photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The difference between very good and excellence often comes down to a lot of small things.
The Unionville High School football...
Caln police seek armed robber
Caln Police released this security camera image of an alleged armed robber who hit the Family Dollar story Thursday night.
CALN — Township police are investigating a reported armed robbery at the Family Dollar store on Lincoln Highway, Thursday evening.
Police said that a man approached the entrance of the store a little after 8:30 p.m., accosted an employee standing outside and forced her to go...
What To Do: Mushroom Fest and Chadds Ford Days kick off fall
Also: Barclay Friends Gardens and Radnor Concours D’Elgance & more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The return of Fun Gus is just one of the exciting signs that the Mushroom Festival in Kennett Square is at hand, kicking off Friday night with the annual parade.
Kennett Square and mushrooms are linked together so much that it would seem fitting if the Kennett High sports teams were...
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Whip & ‘Neigh-neighhhh’… Be sure to catch The Plantation Field International Horse Trials...
