Quenching thirst for beer – and its history

Victory Brewing Co. co-founder entertains crowd at CFHS By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Bill Covaleski, co-founder of Victory Brewing Company, converses and offers samples to an appreciative audience after his lecture. Bill Covaleski, co-founder of Downingtown’s thriving Victory Brewing Company, owes a considerable amount of debt; fortunately for him, much of it falls into the...

Shared interests spawn unlikely artistic alliance

Despite diverse backgrounds, two area painters enjoy collaborating By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times “Alpaca” by William Basciani was painted at the Chenoa Manor Animal Sanctuary, a rescue facility in Avondale. After meeting several years ago at a cold, blustery art event, two Chester County painters developed a warm friendship and are teaming up for a show at the Chadds Ford...