Inner Nature: Fibers for Fabric
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
In my Inner Nature article on the dye called Tyrian purple, I alluded to its stratospheric value in ancient times because it adhered to fabric and also darkened over time. Consequently, I thought to look at the origins of the fabrics that we wear and use, focusing on fabrics of natural origin. But before discussing specific fabrics, I need to touch on some other...
Sappey applauds community effort to clean up Tropical Storm Ida debris along the Brandywine
State Rep. Christina Sappey and volunteers during a recent clean up of storm damage near the Brandywine.
State Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, publicly thanked groups and individuals that participated in cleanup efforts near the Brandywine Picnic Park on Saturday.
In the wake of Tropical Storm Ida last fall, a large amount of debris from the river and the surrounding neighborhoods had been deposited...
Democrats throwing mud in primary may hurt efforts in the fall
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
For a number of weeks, I’ve been wanting to write a column about the dysfunction in the Democratic race for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania — but every time I’d be poised to do so, the Republicans in either or both the gubernatorial or U.S. Senate race would do something so out there it could not be ignored.
But the fact of the matter is while the GOP...
Commissioners celebrate Earth Day with opening of final phase of Schuylkill River Trail
Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline (l) and Josh Maxwell (right) lead the official opening cycling of the Schuylkill River Trail.
The Chester County Commissioners and the County’s Parks + Preservation staff marked the significance of Earth Day Friday with the official opening of a two-mile section of the County’s final portion of the Schuylkill River Trail.
The Friday afternoon event...
What To Do: West Chester Film Festival tops busy weekend of events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Spring is here with flowers in bloom everywhere. Winter is now in the rear-view mirror (hopefully) and COVID restrictions are beginning to fade away.
Not surprisingly, the area’s schedule of special things is filled to the brim.
Three of the area’s popular events have returned this year – a film festival and a pair of art shows – and there a...
Chesco Democrats welcome Hakeem Jeffries to Spring Event
Pictured: Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, Chester County Democratic Committee Chair Charlotte Valyo, and Congresswoman Chrissy HoulahanPhoto courtesy of Jim Salvas
On Wednesday evening, the Chester County Democratic Committee, under the leadership of Chairwoman Charlotte Valyo, welcomed member of the Democratic House Leadership Hakeem Jeffries to Chester County to present the keynote address at...
Chester County achieves milestone in preserved open space and celebrates with Open Space Summit
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline announced the achievement of a significant milestone for the county: More than 30 percent of Chester County has now been preserved as open space. According to the analysis of the Chester County Planning Commission’s Protected Open Space Tracking – or POST – system, as of December 31, 2021, Chester County has...
On Stage: Time for some laughs with Steve Treviño
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Steve Treviño
These days, we all need something to brighten our day – something to laugh about.
Fortunately, there are several comedy shows on the area schedule that are worth checking out. After all, April is National Humor Month.
From April 21-23, Steve Treviño will bring his “America’s Favorite Husband” tour to Philadelphia for a three-night...
Boys’ HS Tennis: Unionville shuts out Coatesville
Winning Team Unionville
Losing Team Coatesville
Score 7 to 0
Singles Matches
Andy Ye (UHS) defeated William McLorie (CASH) 6-0 6-0
Jay Param (UHS) defeated Marc Moncrief (CASH) 6-1 6-1
Double Matches
Milan Jain/Arnab Sircar (UHS) defeated Evan Byerley/Sam Campos (CASH) 6-1 6-0
Danny Murphy/Gareth Liu (UHS) defeated Joseph...
Great Valley, West Chester East to compete in state Academic Competition
For the 11th year in a row, Great Valley High School came out on top amongst 22 other Chester County high schools in the Chester County Academic Competition. This year, two teams will represent Chester County at the State Academic Competition on Friday, April 29, at the State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg, PA.
Hosted by Representative John Lawrence (R-13th District), and sponsored by the Pennsylvania...
