Art Watch: Artists speak tonight at Church St. Gallery
Also: Lisa Sabol’s glass works at Galer Estate, Friday
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Tonight, Tuesday August 9th, at 7pm in West Chester, visit Church Street Gallery for a fascinating discussion with six artists from their current Summer Group Show at 12 South Church Street, that goes through the end of August.
Artists Robert Bohne, Terry DeAngelo, Sandra Severson, John Suplee, Jessica...
Local company builds doghouses for LaMancha Animal Rescue
LaMancha now considering additional corporate sponsorships
By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times
Volunteers from Evolve IP raised funds to purchase for eco-friendly, maintenance free doghouses for LaMancha Animal Rescue.
EAST FALLOWFIELD – Rescue dogs at LaMancha Animal Rescue got a special treat last week when volunteers from Evolve IP in Wayne built four doghouses for the outdoor shelters...
Authorities warn of IRS phone scams
Calls from overseas often ‘spoof’ local numbers in Caller ID
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The phone rings and after a pause and maybe a few clicks, a voice comes on the line claiming to be calling you from the Internal Revenue Service — and that you’re in big trouble and need to pay up right now.
Forget for a moment that the voice sounds a bit southern Asian, the sound quality...
Questions raised over school board retreats
Unionville-Chadds Ford challenged on private gatherings
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
When the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Board of Education meets for a work session tonight, one of the main topics will be establishing the long-term goals for the district, but while it will be the first time the board discusses the issue in public, it won’t be the first such discussion by the board.
The...
SuperSix: Great new looks for August
Even with summer dwindling, fun items to perk you up
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Hello August! I’m not exactly thrilled to see this month on the calendar. It means summer is dwindling and I’m not ready to let go of the hot, sunny days and sultry nights. I haven’t had nearly enough beach time,which makes me cranky. However, the bright spot to beginning a new month is the Sunday...
Coatesville church holds 2nd march for peace, unity and love
Encouraging residents to open communication and show respect for one another
By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times
Over 60 people, including State Representative Harry Lewis Jr. (R-74) and City Council President Linda Lavender- Norris attended the peace walk in Coatesville Wednesday.
COATESVILLE – Following the recent shootings in Orlando, Florida and around the world, as well as the recent...
What To Do: A fun First Friday
Local communities celebrate arts, downtown areas
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
When the first Friday of the month comes around, it’s a good time to spend an evening in the heart of West Chester — a time when the borough hosts its version of First Friday (downtown West Chester, http://www.downtownwestchester.com). The First Friday event for this month will be held all day on August 5.
First...
Coatesville PD hosts local FBI for Coffee with the Chief
Residents express appreciation for police and community concerns
By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times
Coatesville Police Chief Jack Laufer, Lieutenant James Audette and Sergeant Rodger Ollis (not pictured) hosted Supervising Special Agent Charles Dayoub, of the FBI headquarters in Newtown Square (center) for this month’s Coffee with the Chief.
COATESVILLE – Coffee with the Chief...
On Stage: Selwyn Birchwood making a name for himself
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Selwin Birchwood
Selwyn Birchwood is one of the brightest new stars to emerge in the world of blues music in recent years. And, he will be one of the brightest stars at this weekend’s Riverfront Blues & BBQ Festival (Tubman-Garrett Park, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-576-2139, http://riverfrontbluesfestde.com/) with a performance on August 7.
In 2013, Birchwood...
Kennett unveils proposed community park
New park would be built in five phases, supervisors OK concept
By Kelly O’Hara, Staff Writer, The Times
Erin Gross, landscape designer, presenting plans for Barkingfield Farm Community Park during Wednesday night’s Kennett Township Board of Supervisors meeting.
KENNETT — The plans for Barkingfield Farm Community Park, the first community park in Kennett Township, were front and center...
