Art Watch: Gallery Walk West Chester goes big time
Friday’s event charged up with shows in 25 locations
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Gallery Walk West Chester this Friday is charged up with art shows in 25 locations, including Clay Days at CCAA and Murder of Crows at The Art Trust
West Chester’s 25th Annual Gallery Walk is charged up with art shows in 25 locations throughout the town from 5-9pm this Friday, October 2nd. The Chamber...
La Comunidad Hispana expanding health services to Oxford
KENNETT SQUARE – La Comunidad Hispana will open a new community health center in the Oxford area in December 2015. This second full-service health center represents a major expansion of services to Southern Chester County for LCH, the more than 40-year-old organization based in Kennett Square. The LCH Oxford Health Center will be located in the Oxford Professional Center at 301...
A Q&A with Margaret Hudgings
An interview with leader of local group questioning mosquito spraying
By Nathaniel Smith, Columnist, The Times
My opinion piece “Mosquito spraying: why doesn’t the county want to talk about it?” in the Times of Chester County, August 31, asked many questions. Since then I’ve found many answers, including from talking with the County Health Department, and many new questions too. One thing I’ve...
Longwood puts new pumper into service
Longwood Fire Company’s new E-25-2 Pierce Arrow XT pumper truck. Image pumper courtesy of Glickfire.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — A new Pierce Arrow XT pumper truck was placed in service on Sept. 20 by Longwood Fire Company.
“The vehicle was funded 100 percent by the residents of Kennett Township, said Chief A. J. McCarthy. “We are extremely grateful for their continued support of our fire company.”
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Corbin, Hogan to host scam prevention seminar
WEST BRANDYWINE — State Rep. Becky Corbin (R-155) said Monday that space is still available for residents of the 155th District to attend a Scam Prevention Seminar she’s hosting with Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan this Thursday, Oct. 1. It will start at 7 p.m. and take place in the auditorium of Freedom Village, 15 West Brandywine Ave.
The seminar is free and open to any of Corbin’s...
Downingtown showcases growth, economic development & vitality
Progress, prosperity & quality of life remain key focus
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
Downingtown Mayor, Josh Maxwell, discusses revitalization initiatives with meeting attendees
DOWNINGTOWN – Chester County business and political leaders, non-profit organizations and interested community members packed Victory Brewing Company Friday morning to learn more about major economic development...
Fall is here! Celebrate with new looks
A few easy projects bring a new look to home decor
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Fall is finally here! I know this because the air is crisp, mums and pumpkins are prominently displayed in front of Giant and my resistance to a caramel coated apple is at an alltime low. I always look forward to swapping out shorts for jeans and flip flops for boots, but I also love the change in home decor....
CASD to withhold some charter school payments due to budget impasse
Board salutes AFJROTC students during meeting
By Lauren Parker- Gill, Staff writer, The Times
The Coatesville Area School District will withhold some payments to charter schools due to the ongoing budget impasse. The state has been without a budget since June 30 and has not reimbursed local school districts for their share of charter school payments.
CALN – The Coatesville Area School District will...
Unionville wins epic battle over Rustin, 28-21
Unionville’s Brandon Boon dives in for the score in the final seconds as the Indians beat West Chester Rustin, Friday night, 28-21. Jim Gill photo.
Indians’ score with :14 to go seals back and forth battle
By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times
WESTTOWN — With a shade more than 14 seconds remaining and the ball on the one-foot line, a whole season might well have come down to which team...
Officials warn of likely drops in student PSSA scores
DOWNINGTOWN — Parents of students across Chester County may be in for a bit of a shock when they see their child’s PSSA scores, officials warn.
Chester County superintendents and their counterparts across the commonwealth issued a warning to parents Friday that their children’s state assessment scores, known as the PSSAs, may drop when they receive their student’s official scores this...
