On Stage: ‘Two Funny Philly Guys’ hit Phoenixville
Also: TUSK, Pete RG and more tune up local stages
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Big Daddy Graham and partner in crime Joe Conklin perform as “Two Funny Philly Guys” March 28 at the Colonial Theater in Phoenixville.
The entertainment calendar is loaded with good options to hear live music in the area starting tonight and reaching a crescendo on Saturday evening. The list of onstage...
Downingtown council opens commission seats to non-residents
Non-residents will be allowed to fill up to two seats on historical commission
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
DOWNINGTOWN – Borough council opened up to two voting seats on the historical commission to commissioners from outside of the borough on Wednesday night.
Though council still has to approve new members, Council member Phil Dague said that Jay Byerly and Jessica Hutter showed interest...
CASD to establish Gay Straight Alliance at high school
Board votes 8-1 to approve club; outsourcing of facilities work discussed
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The TImes
CALN – The Coatesville Area School Board approved the establishment of a CASH Gay Straight Alliance chapter at Tuesday night’s meeting.
Though the 8-1 vote was met with audience applause, the decision came with its share of board discussion and negative feedback.
“You really don’t...
Lee Carter’s paintings capture history of Coatesville
Art Partners Studio puts local artist on display at Coatesville Savings Bank
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
COATESVILLE – In places like Coatesville where identity is a near tangible, living and breathing entity, the history of a place can almost feel like a personal family for the residents of the place.
Organized by Art Partners Studio, the Coatesville Savings Bank has that history...
Coatesville adopts $12.55M budget with no tax increase for 2015
Approved in 4-3 vote, budget makes multiple cuts, takes $140k from trust fund
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Frances Sheehan, CEO of the Brandywine Health Foundation previews Coatesville Centennial events for council.
COATESVILLE – City Council passed a $12,548,165 budget for 2015 at Monday night’s meeting. The budget will not raise taxes and includes a $140,000 withdrawl from the city’s...
Costello focuses attention on human trafficking
Regional Law Enforcement & Homeland Security meet to combat ‘hidden’ crime
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Local law enforcement attendees receive intensive training on recognizing and responding to human trafficking.
MALVERN – U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello (R-6) brought together key experts from US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), regional law enforcement, and social services...
Teachers, UCF district face no-win situation
Both sides need to seek lest awful option in contract talks
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
You can’t really call it a war of words — it’s more like a pillow fight of words.
The rhetoric of the last week or so between the Unionville-Chadds Ford Education Association and the UCF Board of Education over the ongoing contract talks has amounted to dialogue only a little elevated beyond the “you’re...
Art Watch: Time for the colors of Spring
Exhibits by Murray, Keane to brighten your outlook
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Now that the dreary grey days of Winter are behind us, I cannot get enough of color! This week has some terrific art shows that will get you in a colorful mood to welcome in the Spring. The Church Street Gallery in West Chester is showing the painted works of John Murray through April 19th. The opening for the show...
On Your Table: Artisan cheeses from The Farm at Doe Run
Chester County cheese makers craft wide range of tasty products
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Cheese artisans Matt Hettlinger (left) and Samuel Kennedy (right) at work in The Farm at Doe Run’s Creamery (courtesy of Stacey Gentile).
Cheese is a living thing. The cheese artisans at The Farm at Doe Run near Unionville understand this and coax the best flavors from the milk produced...
Is yoga a cure for Type A personalities?
Our over-driven columnist gives it a shot, finds peace and a few sore muscles
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Spring is all about rebirth and renewal~the snow is melting, birds are singing, flowers are pushing up from the ground. It’s the perfect time to reflect on life.
My birthday happens to fall on the last day of March and, I don’t know about you, but, as I blow out the candles...
