Pennsbury receives tax-exemption on newly acquired open space
Board adopts Brandywine Creek Greenway Plan
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Solicitor Tom Oeste, Supervisors Scotty Scottoline and Aaron McIntyre, and Manager Kathleen Howley discuss Pennsbury Township issues with residents at Wednesday night’s meeting.
PENNSBURY — At Wednesday’s meeting of the township’s Board of Supervisors, a lighter than usual agenda included local conservation,...
Aldi opens doors to Coatesville-area supermarket
The new Aldi Supermarket opened in Valley, Thursday, replacing the Bottom Dollar, which closed earlier this year.
VALLEY — The Coatesville region (for those living on the west side of the city in particular) again has a local food store, with Thursday’s opening of Aldi on Lincoln Highway.
The new Aldi — which is an international discount chain — replaces the Bottom Dollar location that had...
KCSD announces 3 principals; projects on target, fees hold
Personnel changes highlighted at Board of Education meeting
KMS new principal, Lorenzo DeAngelis, along with his wife Alison, and sons Luca (L) and Domenic (R).Personnel changes highlighted at Board of Education meeting
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE – Monday’s meeting of the Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD) Board, while succinct, contained several important...
On Stage: Nalani & Serina poised for the big time
Also, Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival tops bill for local events
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Rising twin sister act Nalani & Sarina play the Fourth Annual Ladybug Music Festival this weekend.
Over the years, I’ve seen many memorable concerts including the Who playing “Tommy” at Woodstock with the sun rising behind the stage and Jimi Hendrix almost blowing the roof off...
Coatesville Community Unity Explosion brings city together
Second annual event features big crowds, great weather
By Lauren Parker-Gill, Correspondent, The Times
There was a little bit of something for everyone this past weekend at the Coatesville Community Unity Explosion. Here, popular movie characters adorned the moon bounces at Gateway Park and attracted children of all ages.
COATESVILLE – Artisans, vendors, Corvettes, a water slide, and food stands...
The meaning of mindfulness in the work place
Tips to find and keep calm, even when stress threatens to overwhelm you
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
Work is stressful for all of us. But how is it that we all seem to have that one colleague who’s always able to stay calm, even during the most challenging days? Chances are they’re practicing mindfulness. So, what is mindfulness, and how does it help in the workplace?
Mindfulness has...
Achenbach appointed as county’s new HR head
Michelle Achenbach
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners have appointed Michelle Achenbach, PHR, as Director of Human Resources and Performance Management for the County of Chester. She replaces Dr. Karen Florentine.
“In addition to facilitating the hiring and development of a highly effective workforce, our HR department maintains a fiscally responsible health care program, achieved...
Keystone recognizes Chester County’s Shining Stars
Alexandra Esparza Rodriguez, a student at Kennett Middle School is just one of dozens of Chester County students recognized as Shining Star by Keystone federal Credit Union..
WEST CHESTER —Keystone Federal Credit Union announces the winners in the Eighth Annual “Shining Star” Awards. The award was created to recognize students who have shown a noticeable improvement in academic performance,...
Mushroom Festival now accepting Cook-off entries
Kathleen Harmon’s Mushroom Taquitos won first place at last year’s Mushroom Cook-off.
KENNETT SQUARE — Mushrooms are the star of the Mushroom Festival’s Amateur Mushroom Appetizer Cook-Off. The challenge for home cooks is to create an appetizer featuring the mushrooms that are commercially grown in Kennett Square, such as button, crimini, portabella, oyster, maitake, and/or shiitake.
Entries...
WCU gets OK to add new grad degree programs
WEST CHESTER. — At its July meeting, the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors approved new programs at West Chester and seven other system universities.
West Chester’s two programs are the Doctor of Education in education policy, planning, and administration and the Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling. Like new programs at the other state universities,...
