Aqua America names Franklin new CEO
Replaces Nicholas DeBenedictis July 1
BRYN MAWR, PA – Aqua America, Inc. (NYSE: WTR) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Christopher H. Franklin chief executive officer. Franklin will succeed current Chief Executive Officer Nicholas DeBenedictis effective July 1, 2015. Franklin, a 22-year veteran of Aqua, has held positions of increased responsibility in various areas of the...
Art Watch: Summer takes wing
Warmer weather embraces themes of flight, bicycles and garden parties
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
With Summer art themes of bicycles, planes, and garden parties, this Summer is shaping up to be quite idyllic. Mala Galleria‘s June Exhibit gives back 10% of the sales proceeds to the Urban Bike Project which supports Wilmington communities by providing access to bicycles as a healthy,...
Sikorsky to lay off 720 at Chesco facility
SADSBURY — Helicopter manufacturer Sikorsky Aircraft said late Tueday that it plans to layoff some 720 workers and contractors due to decreased demand for its commercial helicopters at its production facility adjacent to the Chester County Airport, straddling Sadsbury and Valley townships.
The company said that as worldwide oil prices have dropped, demand for helicopters from oil companies for use...
Birmingham residents seek township relief
Board of Supervisors declines to intercede in neighborhood issues
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Birmingham township Supervisors Scott Boorse, John Conklin and William Kirkpatrick discussed a number of neighborhood issues Monday night.
BIRMINGHAM — The township’s Board of Supervisors agreed not to get involved in two neighborhood disputes at Monday night’s Board of Supervisors...
Sidewalk ordinance hearing draws a crowd in E. Marlborough
Board tables ordinance, reassures that residents won’t have to pay; plans to save historic dwellings reviewed
By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times
Although the Unionville village section of East Marlborough is one of the few area’s in the township with sidewalks, residents expressed concern about a potential ordinance that would expand their construction around the township at a meeting...
Q&A: Tom Buglio of Chesco Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence
Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day
By Nathaniel Smith, Columnist, The Times
Editor’s Note: In honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Day — today, June 2 — Nathaniel Smith sat down with Tom Buglio of Chester County Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence to discuss both what today means and his group’s effort to reduce gun violence in the county. Smith’s questions are...
Malvern Prep honors class of 2015
June 4 Commencement to bond history and bright futures
Malvern, Pa. – Malvern Prep’s 123 members of the Malvern Prep senior class were honored the morning of May 18 during their final chapel service, during which underclassmen, faculty and senior parents paid tribute to the academic achievements, service and leadership of the Class of 2015.
The presentation of the Kevin J. Fitzpatrick ’81...
Words of wisdom for the Class of 2015
A few thoughts on what I wish I’d known when I was 18
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Dear Graduates,
Every year, I try my best to find something meaningful to say as yet another class vacates the halls of Unionville High (where my children attend school). It is true that with age comes wisdom. And, here is how I know I am sufficiently “old” enough I put a request for advice...
Good Stuff is BACK…all-stars to academics, Chesco has good stuff to share!
Starting Chester County’s summer season with a smile…who do YOU know in this week’s Good Stuff?
Got good stuff to share? Email your submissions to kim@chescotimes.com and be a part of the fun!
Pomp and Circumstance…Congratulations to Shawn Mengel Coatesville Area High’s 2015 Valedictorian… This leading ‘Red Raider’ will begin roaring with the Drexel University...
What To Do: 44th annual Strawberry Festival rocks
Also: Downingtown Fine Arts Fest, Bonsai at Brandywine River Museum
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
One of the best signs that summer is just around the corner is the annual Brandywine Health Foundation’s Strawberry Festival. This weekend, the 44th Annual Strawberry Festival will take place on the grounds of the Brandywine Hospital (201 Reeceville Road, Coatesville, 610-380-9080, www.brandywinestrawberryfestival.com).
The...
