Royer gets Common Pleas nod from GOP
DiGiorgio stresses unity, DA Hogan promises to ‘crush’ opponent
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Allison Bell Royer thanks members of the Chester County Republican Committee following her endorsement for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas Thursday night as committee solicitor Joel Frank and party Chair Val DiGiorgio look on.
WESTTOWN — Although there were early concerns that a couple...
WHAT TO DO: The play’s the thing
Also: New WC brewery debuts, new exhibit at historical society
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
With outside temperatures hovering in single digits and wind chill factors dipping into the sub-zero range locally, there have been a lot of days that fall into the “good day to stay at home” category. But, for active people and parents with active kids, there is also a need to get out of the...
It’s time for some ‘Good Stuff’ Chester County Style!
The popular ‘Good Stuff’ column is here! Be sure to help us keep the ‘Good Stuff’ coming; email your positive ‘stuff’ to kim@chescotimes.com today. Submissions are due the 15th & 30th monthly and are subject to editorial review.
Leading “Lion”… Lincoln University’s head football Coach, Ramon Flanigan ‘gives back’ by hosting a motivational...
KSQ extends Cannery Row conditional use hearing
Spencer criticizes library’s name change
By John Gondol, Correspondent, The Times
As construction winds down on Magnolia Place, Kennett Square officials are looking at an application for a project nearby on Saw Mill Road.
KENNETT SQUARE – Borough Council decided to leave the record open regarding the conditional use hearing for a multiple use development located in both the borough and township,...
Downingtown Council to pick new fire chief
Council sets procedures for appointing head of fire department
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
DOWNINGTOWN – Per an ordinance passed Wednesday night, borough council will now be in charge of selecting a chief for the Downingtown Fire Department.
The ordinance also calls for borough council to appoint the assistant fire chief or deputy chief to take over should the fire chief not be able...
On Stage: thrill to ‘The Illusionists’
Also: Midge Ure, Above & Beyond, The Mavericks and more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Illusionists — Witness the Impossible will have a six day run at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia.
There are magicians everywhere and magic shows pop up on entertainment calendars on a regular basis. But, it’s safe to say that they all pale in comparison to “The Illusionists —...
Are you energy rich or energy poor?
Keeping your internal battery charged so you can thrive
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
A friend of mine asks the question, “how bubbly is your inner champagne?” That is to say, how full of vitality are you? Have you ever pondered this question for yourself and thought, “there’s got to be more to life than this?” No one wants to drink flat champagne, but how often do we compromise...
Library program looks to families to prevent drug usage
Strengthening Families to focus on prevention by using family bonds
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
The Coatesville Area Public Library will host the Strengthening Families Program over the next several weeks in an effort to combat adolescent drug abuse.
COATESVILLE – Focusing on whole family efforts to prevent drug use among adolescents, the Coatesville Area Public Library will host the...
Coatesville PD takes a softer approach to community policing
America Responds With Love helps police respond to traumatized children
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Officer Claire Lang and Chief Jack Laufer show some of the new friends that will ride in patrol cars.
COATESVILLE – The city’s Police Department will have some new passengers in their patrol cars from now on, and these passengers will not require handcuffs.
Partnering with the...
UCF bond refinance could save $1 mil.
Comprehensive plan OKd; strategic plan, length of school year discussed
By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – The Unionville-Chadds Ford (UCF) Board of Education met on Tuesday night at a combined work session and regular meeting – last week’s work session was cancelled due to icy conditions and last night’s meeting was held despite the cancellation of school that day...
