Phoenixville teens meet with Congress members

Phoenixville’s Jillian Absher and Grace Field meet with U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello (R-6) in his Washington, D.C. office. I’m writing to let you know that Phoenixville’s own Jillian Absher and Grace Field participated in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Annual Teen Advocacy Day held in Washington, D.C., on June 23. The event included more than 75 teen advocates from around the U.S. who spoke...

Corbin announces Phoenixville housing grant

State Rep. Becky Corbin (R-155). Rep. Becky Corbin (R-155) Tuesday announced the Department of Community and Economic Development has approved a grant through the Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP) to support Petra Community Housing in performing an environmental assessment in Phoenixville. Petra Community Housing has received approval for a $46,125 Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP) grant for...

Art Watch: ‘Musical Chairs’, Photography, Plein Art and More…

By LeLe Galer, Columnist, The Times   This first Friday in July is a First Friday Art Stroll for the towns of West Chester, Kennett Square and Phoenixville. Make sure to mark your calendars for this Friday, July 3rd and check out the various opening receptions, and pop up shows throughout the towns. First Fridays are a great way to introduce you to these wonderful downtown locations. Make sure...

Chester County’s Mike Piazza belongs in the Hall

Lunkhead sportswriters may keep him out, but we know the truth By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Chester County’s Mike Piazza belongs in baseball’s Hall of Fame. The game never saw a better hitting catcher. More than likely, sometime Tuesday morning, we’re going to see that Chester County’s own Mike Piazza, hands down the best hitting catcher in baseball, just missed getting elected...