What To Do: Kick off Autumn at Fall Fest in Downingtown
First weekend of Fall overs a myriad of events
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Things will be lively in Downingtown on September 27 when the Victory Brewing Company, the Downingtown-Thorndale Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Borough of Downingtown team up to present the Ninth Annual Downingtown Fall Fest (East Lancaster Avenue between Wallace Avenue and Green Street, Downingtown, 610-514-7000,...
No charges in Patton gun incident
Parent who left weapon in unlocked car to surrender permit, weapon
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Citing “prosecutorial discretion” Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said Thursday that he had decided not to file charges against against a man charged with bringing a firearm to Patton Middle School on Sept. 3.
The firearm was found in the man’s unlocked running car by school...
Three Malvernians earn spots in Papal Choir
(From left) Malvern Prep junior Nick Gatti of St. Davids and sophomore Christian Franck of Kennett Square were selected to perform with the Papal Choir for Mass on September 27.
MALVERN, Pa. – Yes, Malvern junior Nick Gatti admits, the thought of singing in front of a crowd of more than one million people is nerve-racking, but his enthusiasm for singing with the Archdiocesan High School Papal...
On Stage: Pope Francis’ visit shakes up concert schedules
But shows still happening, including Ghost, Fidlar and more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
With Pope Francis’ historic visit to Philadelphia, much of the local music and performance scene is seeking schedule changes.
Back in the mid-1980s during MTV’s heyday, “Frankie Goes to Hollywood” was a band that drew thousands of fans at every appearance. This weekend, “Frankie Goes...
UCF board member questions teacher tech education courses
Officials update progress of Patton renovations, other projects
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – The agenda for the Unionville Chadds Ford School Board’s work session on Monday night went rather quickly but board member Keith Knauss added a statement that was not included in the agenda regarding courses being taken by teachers that he felt were unnecessary and fall into...
Costello leads fight to prevent government shutdown
Freshmen pen letter to colleagues saying another shutdown would be a ‘mistake’
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello (R-6).
A Chester County congressman is leading an effort along with 10 of his fellow freshman House members to prevent a government shutdown when the current fiscal year ends, Sept. 30. Some of his GOP colleagues are pushing for a shutdown as part of an...
Free cat, dog vaccine clinic, Sept. 26
WEST BRANDYWINE — DogsHome is hosting a free pet vaccine clinic Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Hibernia Park, Coatesville. Free dog and cat food will also be handed out while supplies last.
Dogs and cats will receive free rabies and distemper/parvo vaccines, as well as dewormers.
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Nine to be inducted into Coatesville sports Hall of Fame
Coach Harry Lewis and members of the Coatesville Area High School 1977 state track team champions, which will be honored as a team by the Coatesville Hall of Fame on Oct. 17.
COATESVILLE — The Coatesville Hall of Fame will induct nine new members during its annual dinner on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Coatesville Country Club.
Beside the individual inductees, the 1977 state champion boys’ track team...
Dinniman honors Shanahan’s McDermott
State Sen. Andrew Dinniman honors Sister Maureen McDermott alongside members of Bishop Shanahan’s Student Council Executive Board. Pictured (from left to right) are Mary Kate McCracken, Student Council Treasurer; Michael Vanic, Student Council President; Sr. Regina Plunkett, President of Bishop Shanahan High School; Dinniman; Sister Maureen L. McDermott, Principal; Julia Krieman, Student Council...
State closes Birmingham Road at Radley Run bridge
BIRMINGHAM — The state Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the emergency closure of Birmingham Road at Radley Run because of structural damage found on the bridge. PennDOT said Tuesday that the bridge will be closed indefinitely.
During the bridge closure, Birmingham Road through traffic will be detoured over Route 52 (Lenape Road), Creek Road and Route 926 (Street Road). Local access...
