Barber new ass’t Superintendent for KCSD
Greenwood renovation contractors and new third party tax collection agency announced
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
Dr. Michael Barber, who had been principal of Kennett High School was named Monday night as the new Assistant Superintendent of the Kennett Consolidated School District.
KENNETT SQUARE – April’s meeting proved to be a busy one for the Kennett Consolidated School District...
Tooth loss is more than a cosmetic problem
Health impact of lost teeth can include mental, physical decline in old age
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Tooth loss is more than just uncomfortable. While reading a journal article I discovered a study from London that was published in an American geriatrics journal. Apparently in a study of adults over age 60 those who had lost all of their teeth had a more significant...
Art Watch: Major shows open this weekend
A blast of ART in two major shows this weekend
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The two big shows that open this week are at the Art Gallery at Franklin Commons in Phoenixville and at the St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Devon. While both are a bit far a field of Chester County, they include many well known Chester County artists and are well worth the short car trip.
An art organization called...
Proposed UCF budget would boost taxes beyond Act 1 limits
Keystone Exams face growing opposition; health care eligibility audit discussed
By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – Taxes for the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District would increase beyond the state’s Act 1 limits, if the Board of Education opts to adopt the $79.2 million proposed budget discussed in some detail during Monday night’s board work session — meanwhile...
UHS students urged not to drive impaired or distracted
Students come face to face with consequences of impaired driving during a Cruisin’ Smart™ assembly
By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – Unionville High School (UHS) students received a powerful message on Friday, April 11, during a safe driving assembly, Cruisin’ Smart™, an initiative of Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital. A previous patient and the guest speaker, Mike Vozzelli,...
Tankinis: rue the muffin top
While I’m more open to the concept, the crop shirt version is a bad idea
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I may be rushing things a bit…but, when the weather turns warm (and it’s supposed to be in the upper 60’s this week which sounds downright tropical) my thoughts automatically turn to the torment of bathing suit shopping. The yearly pilgrimage to the mall (armed with...
GOP says Wolf’s tax math doesn’t add up
And they may have a point, when it comes to sales tax hike
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
WEST CHESTER — Five of the county’s state legislative delegation pushed back on Gov. Tom Wolf’s sales tax increase proposal Friday — arguing that it would cost Chester County taxpayers an additional $177 million a year in taxes.
State Representatives Dan Truitt (R-156), Becky Corbin (R-155), Tim Hennessey...
926 bridge project delayed, but shortened
Construction now expected to start March, 2016; Rt. 52 traffic light confirmed
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The aging Route 926 bridge over the Brandywine will have to survive at least one more winter, as PennDOT announced Friday that construction on its replacement will not start until March, 2016 at the earliest.
For those of you dreading the start of construction of the Route 926 bridge replacement...
What To Do: Hindu dance, opera & a celebration of women
Spring has sprung, but iffy forecasts mean having a few indoor options is a good thing
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Marissa Barnathan of Haverford leads the cast of “Respect: A Celebration of Women” now running through May 31at the Penn’s Landing Playhouse in Philadelphia.
The vagaries of April weather in this area make it difficult at times to decide what to do in your spare...
Students, renowned artist paint mural for new library
In celebration of the opening of the new Downingtown Library artist Adrian Martinez and a group of students for Downingtown schools spent the weekend painting a mural in the renovated building.
DOWNINGTOWN — Renowned artist Adrian Martinez and a group of students for Downingtown schools spent a weekend painting a mural for the new borough library.
The dozen students were from East and West high...
