Chadds Ford Knoll residents question paying for street light
Demnicki appointed to township planning commission
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Pennsbury supervisors Aaron McIntyre (left) and Wendell Fenton discuss concerns over a US-1 streetlight during Wednesday night’s Board of Supervisors meeting.
PENNSBURY — The question of who owns a street light, and more to the point, who should pay for its annual power costs, was a primary point...
Former DA Carroll new chair of Coatesville Savings Bank
Joseph Carroll
COATESVILLE — Coatesville Savings Bank (CSBank) has announced that Joseph Carroll has been named Chairman of the Board as part of its annual reorganization meeting.
A Board member since 2013, Mr. Carroll is a resident of West Chester and former Chester County District Attorney. He has served in multiple functions within the District Attorney’s Office and started his legal career...
On Stage: A blast from the past
Vanilla Fudge, Mike & the Mechanics lead local retro lineups
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
1960s icons Vanilla Fudge is back on tour and with a new album.
Fans of music from the past will have some good choices for live performances this weekend including a capella music, the music that was the foundation for doo-wop groups in the 1950s; Vanilla Fudge, one of America’s top bands in...
John Paul II parents call for full-time school nurse
Catholic school stresses importance of having a nurse throughout the day
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The TImes
CALN – Parents from Pope John Paul II called for the Coatesville Area School District to place a full-time nurse in the Catholic K-8 school at Tuesday night’s school board meeting.
Located in West Brandywine, Pope John Paul II lies within CASD’s borders. The district is therefore...
Pocopson supervisors question timber cut
New access road may mean other approvals required
By John Gondol, Correspondent, The Times
Jeff Stover explains the alternate access route for a proposed timber cut to the Pocopson Board of Supervisors, Monday.
POCOPSON – The township’s Board of Supervisors is awaiting an amended application regarding the a timber harvest plan after the owner of the Marlborough Road tract challenges the board’s...
Chief Cork Officer: food and wine pairing – it’s not magic
Actually, it’s science and your palate that determines best pairings
By Brian Gurnham, Columnist, The Times
Scour the web and you can find hundreds of articles about pairing various types of food with their perfect mate from the wine world. The reality is that while there are a lot of guidelines based on science, it all comes down to personal preference. It’s no different than the food...
Bishop Shanahan takes top spot in STEM competition
Downingtown STEM Academy and Coatesville High also place in tech battle
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The TImes
DOWNINGTOWN – Bishop Shanahan, Downingtown STEM Academy, and Coatesville High School placed first, second, and third, respectively at Monday’s Governor’s JOB1st STEM Competition held at the Chester County Intermediate Unit.
Shanahan’s team took first place out of eight with their...
DEPG wants to bring restaurants, retail, homes to Coatesville
Developer wants support to seek grant for parking garage
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
DEPG’s Jim DePetris presents his group’s plans for the Lincoln Highway-First Ave. intersection.
COATESVILLE – DEPG Development introduced its plan to put 30,000 square feet of retail space, about 50 market rate apartments, and two restaurants at the intersection of Lincoln Highway and First...
Art Watch: CCAA Members show is ‘awesome’
The one of the biggest and best displays of art in Chester County
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Most of you are undoubtedly familiar with the wonderful adult and children’s classes offered by the Chester County Art Association, but you might not know that every month their galleries have interesting new exhibits that highlight different themes, and that they have auxiliary Art Show sites...
5K event to honor beloved Bradford Heights principal
The greater Downingtown community is pulling together to hold a benefit 5K/community fair to help the family of beloved Bradford Heights Elementary School principal Dr. Michael Solon, who died suddenly last fall.
DOWNINGTOWN — The sudden death last fall of a beloved elementary school principal was a blow to the community, and now that community is pulling together to hold a special event in May to...
