What To Do: Celebrate Cinco De Mayo in Kennett
Also: Trout Rodeo, May Day and much, much more!
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett Square hosts the region’s largest — and best — Cinco De Mayo celebration on May 3.
Cinco De Mayo is day for partying. It is one of the biggest party days of the year for the people of Mexican descent. But, just as you don’t have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with gusto, you don’t...
Dinniman: West Chester a model in beetle battle
State Senator Andy Dinniman with members of the New Century Club during a tree planting ceremony in Hoopes Park. Pictured (from left to right) are Nancy Berg, Pat Horrocks, John Snook, Dinniman and West Chester Borough Urban Forester Denise Dunn-Kesterson.
WEST CHESTER — With an invasive beetle species threatening ash trees across the state and the nation, West Chester is taking the lead to ensure...
TCHS hosts 2015 Auto Collision Experience May 9
Students in the Automotive Collision Technology program restored two cars to give away to a family in need as part of the Recycled Rides program. TCHS Brandywine is the first high school in the country to participate in this program.
DOWNINGTOWN — Nineteen automotive collision industry experts, businesses and advocates are hosting the 2015 Auto Collision Experience (ACE Spotlight) at Technical College...
Coatesville student wins Neumann’s criminal justice award
Garrett Treer will graduate with high academic honors
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
Dr. Alfred Mueller II, Dean of the Division of Arts and Sciences, presented Treer with an academic achievement medal at the university’s academic awards convocation.
ASTON – Coatesville’s Garrett Treer was recently presented with Neumann University’s Sister Helen Prejean Criminal Justice Award. This...
On Stage: Put on your ‘Kinky Boots’
Also: Metal in Chinatown, young local artists at The Flash
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Nothing says Spring like shiny, stiletto boots, okay maybe not, but the national touring company of the tony-Award winning Kinky Boots hits Philadelphia this week.
With the arrival of warmer temperatures, many people are thinking that it’s time for sandals. Fans of musical theater, on the other...
Hogan, area DAs push for PreK to cut crime
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan speaks at a legislative breakfast Wednesday in support of expansion of funding for pre-kindergarten programs.
KING OF PRUSSIA — Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan and other southeast Pennsylvania prosecutors came out strong this week to support an initiative by Gov. Tom Wolf to fund pre-kindergarten programs as a long-term way to boost high school...
Spring brings a focus on water safety: Kennett ‘Y’ leads the way
Kennett Area YMCA guards receive Gold award
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE – Spring is finally making its arrival; and for many area residents that means increased time spent near lakes, pools and other recreational facilities where water is a big part of the fun. These activities also raise the level of awareness placed on children, and adults alike, to be water safety smart;...
Man charged in negligent death of father
Edward O’Brien III
WEST WHITELAND — A township man was charged Wednesday in the negligent death of his 91-year old father in 2013.
Edward O’Brien III was arrested by township police Wednesday and charged with murder in the third degree, theft and other offenses in the death of his father, Edward O’Brien Jr. in September of 2013.
Authorities said that the younger O’Brien, 61,...
Op/Ed: Recognizing Loyality Day in Pennsylvania
By Rep. Steve Barrar, State Representative, 160th District
State Rep. Steve Barrar (R-160)
It was a great honor for me to serve in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Because of that experience, I understand the sacrifice and reward that comes with taking the ultimate risk to safeguard our communities and our country.
The experience also gave me a deep pride in my country, and each year,...
PAWS For People celebrates 10 years
Volunteers bring dogs for therapeutic visits with seniors and kids
Nancy Shurkoff and her golden retriever Sawyer are regular visitors to The Hickman Friends Senior Community in West Chester as part of the PAWS For People program, celebrating 10 years of bringing volunteer dogs and owners to seniors and kids.
WEST CHESTER — The Hickman Friends Senior Community of West Chester is pleased to partner...
