Ross hold meeting on liquor privatization
State Repo. Chris Ross (R-158)
Rep. Chris Ross (R-158), chairman of the House Liquor Control Committee, held an informational public meeting at the state Capitol to take a closer look at Pennsylvania’s wine and spirits wholesale and distribution systems.
“This meeting demonstrated why privatization is necessary,” said Ross, whose committee heard testimony from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control...
Susquehanna Bank donates $10k to YMCA
Susquehanna Bank executives present Denise Day, CEO of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, with a check for $10,000 in support of health and fitness programs for youth at local Y branches. Pictured from left to right: Joe Calabro, Liz Goldberg, Denise Day, Jeff Culp, and Matt Provinski.
WEST CHESTER — Last month, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine received a $10,000 donation from its community partner, Susquehanna...
A clean up with a positive mission
Reduce clutter and benefit HIS Mission this month
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
How often do you open a closet or drawer at home and find it overflowing with things you never use? Just the other day, my husband had a (little) meltdown about the number of cups we have in the kitchen cabinet.
Can you picture it?
He attempts to grab a glass for some iced tea and six others come tumbling...
Does 161st election prompt worry for GOP?
Also, Kane must go; thoughts on GOP presidential debate
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
It’s still August, and as much as we want to cling to our icy-cold beverages, sun screen and the amazing scent of meat grilling in the back yard, like a storm front, politics, both local and national keep pulling us forward into the fall political season.
We’ll dig into the Kathleen Kane issue, the Republican...
What To Do: The stars come out for summer fun
From Starfest to pro bicycling, there’s something for just about everyone this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Chester County Old Fiddlers’ Picnic (Hibernia County Park, off Route 340, Wagontown, 610-383-2812, http://dsf.chesco.org/ccparks) is scheduled for August 8. Any participants who have been around since the inaugural staging of the event deserve special recognition...
On Stage: Get ready to party in the streets
Summer is far from over with big weekend music festivals plentiful
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Keys N Krates is one of the featured acts at Mad Decent Block Party in Philadelphia this weekend.
Get ready for one of the biggest music parties of Summer 2015. The Mad Decent Block Party is coming to town.
The Mad Decent Block Party is an ambitious summer tour featuring many of the top acts...
Coatesville man drowns in Brandywine
PENNSBURY — A Coatesville man drowned while swimming in the Brandywine Creek Sunday, after apparently being pulled into deep water by the current, State Police said Thursday.
Samuel Garcia Javier, 25, was swimming in the Brandywine near the Brandywine River Museum around 5 p.m. when the currents appeared to push him into deeper water and prevented him from getting back into the shallows. Seeing he...
Whitewing to appeal ruling on wedding ban
Improvements to crosswalks at schools, URA approved
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – A quick update on a recent judgement regarding Whitewing Farm was added to the short agenda by board president Cuyler Walker at Monday night’s township Board of Supervisors’ meeting.
Much to the dismay of Inn at Whitewing Farm owners Lance and Sandy Shortt, who bought the bed and breakfast...
Chester County chardonnay wins gold in Sonoma
The award-winning Red Lion Chardonnay makes its local debut, Friday.
For what may be Chester County’s most honored winery, the awards just keep on coming — and this time winning in the heart of California’s famed wine country, Sonoma County.
Galer Estate Vineyard & Winery just won Gold again for their latest Chardonnay. Galer Estate’s first release of an un-oaked Chardonnay...
Costello named a Hero of Main Street
U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello (R-6) receives his “Hero of Main Street” award by the National Retail Federation last week.
WASHINGTON — Last week, Congressman Ryan Costello (PA-06) was presented with a “Hero of Main Street” award by the National Retail Federation (NRF).
The NRF reports that the Hero of Main Street award was created in 2013 to recognize Members of Congress for support of the retail...




