District Attorney honors law enforcement heroes
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office held its annual awards ceremony to recognize and honor law enforcement, first responders, Good Samaritans, and others for their extraordinary contributions in keeping Chester County a better and safer place.
District Attorney Deb Ryan spoke about the many accomplishments and successes over the past year. Ryan stated, “Today, we focus on our heroes....
What To Do: Winter blues? Wine and chocolate might help
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Chaddsford Winery
February can be a cruel month. It’s the dead of winter with bare trees, grey weather and cold winds.
But there are ways to fight off the depression that mid-winter can cause – especially chocolate and wine.
A recent review by Belgium researchers assessed the current research on the complex relationship between chocolate and mood....
Houlahan earns slot on House Intelligence Commitee
Chrissy Houlahan
For the 118th Congress, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-6) was selected to be on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the House Committee on Armed Services. Since 2018, Houlahan has served on Armed Services and Foreign Affairs, while the Intelligence Committee is a new position, she had been advocating for this Congress.
Houlahan...
Deal in place to turn historic Coatesville bank building into restaurant
Michael DePetris, Principal at Legend Properties; Jim DePetris, DEPG Development Managing Partner; Phil Ferro, Chef and Proprietor of forthcoming 30 Prime; Crosby Wood, Principal of New Heritage Properties on the steps of the historic bank building at 112 E. Lincoln Highway in Coatesville after settling the sale.
The sale of the historic National Bank of Coatesville Building at 112 E. Lincoln Highway...
On Stage: Uptown! offers looks at MLK, Rustin to celebrate Black History Month
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Black History Month has arrived and Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 North High Street, West Chester, www.uptownwestchester.org) is kicking off Black History Month in style with a stage performance focusing on one of America’s most important Civil Rights leaders.
Now through February 19, the Uptown! Knauer is presenting “The Mountaintop,”...
Rivera announces run for Chesco Court of Common Pleas bench
Leonard Rivera
Leonard Rivera, Latino, trial lawyer from Kennett Square, is among the top candidates vying for five open seats on the Chester County Court of Common Pleas. In this tight race, Rivera stands out as the most experienced litigator currently running for County Judge and the only candidate with a master’s degree in Trial Advocacy. His breadth and depth of legal accomplishments and thousands...
DASD proud to celebrate Black History Month
Black History Month is observed annually in February and Downingtown Area School District announced it is proud to join this year’s celebration.
Black History Month is the recognition and celebration of the successes and contributions of African-Americans in the United States and abroad. The individual credited for the creation of the month of celebration is Carter G. Woodson. Black History Month...
Say it ain’t so Phil: Groundhog predicts six more weeks of winter
Punxsutawney Phil, right, got to meet Gov. Josh Shapiro Thursday, but still predicted six more weeks of Winter.
Pennsylvania’s very own world-famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predicted more weeks of winter after seeing his shadow this morning at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney.
This marks the 108th time Phil has not seen his shadow, calling for a few more weeks of winter, during the 137-year-old...
Unionville’s Matson named new UNC head field hockey coach
Erin Matson
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – One of the best athletes ever to come out of Unionville High School and one of the nation’s top collegiate field hockey players is taking on a new challenge: becoming head coach at her alma mater.
Erin Matson, the most decorated player in UNC field hockey history, has been named North Carolina’s next head field hockey coach after a national search....
DCCC to merge Exton campus into Downingtown site
Delaware County Community College announced Tuesday that it will close the College’s Exton Center location and consolidate the staff and resources with the Downingtown Center, located at 100 Bond Drive in Downingtown. The Exton Center is closing effective June 30, 2023. All staff are being reassigned to the Downingtown Center.
“The College enjoyed 26 successful years in Exton, and the decision...
