Houlahan holds ‘State of the Sixth’ town hall in Phoenixville
U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan addresses the audience at the Colonial Theater in Phoenixville.
PHOENIXVILLE – Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-6) reflected on her State of the Sixth Town Hall Tuesday night:
“In ‘normal’ circumstances, gathering together in this historic theatre would be special –but last night, it was very special because this gathering and this event marked more than two years...
Op/Ed: Ditch forever chemicals forever
By Kristine Howard, State Representative, 167th District
State Rep. Kristine Howard
Since the 1940s, the use of a group of toxic man made chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, have been increasingly used in numerous consumer goods and industrial processes. From degreasing pots and pans to making pants stain-resistant, PFAS use has proliferated over the past eight decades.
While...
DASD names O’Donnell as new Superintendent
Robert J. O’Donnell
DOWNINGTOWN — The Downingtown Area School District (DASD) Board of Directors unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Robert O’Donnell as its next superintendent of schools, Monday.
“Our community asked for a strong leader, a good listener and an experienced superintendent,” said LeeAnn Wisdom, president of the DASD Board of Directors. “The board wanted...
Coatesville Courtyard by Marriott reopens with new ownership
Hotel Team Treated to Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream Before Opening(l to r) Sanjeev Verma, Principal, Recap PA Holdings; Christina Ferriello, General Manager, Courtyard Coatesville; Nina Langdon, Director of Operations, Recap PA Holdings; Dee Kroger, Director of Sales, Courtyard Coatesville
On Monday, the Courtyard by Marriott in Coatesville reopened its doors under new ownership. The hotel transitioned...
Boys’ HS Tennis: Unionville sweeps Bishop Shanahan
Winning Team Unionville
Losing Team Bishop Shanahan
Score 6 to 0
Singles Matches
Andrew Ou (UHS) defeated Sean Leslie (BSHS) 6-0 6-2
Andrew Poprik (UHS) defeated Jack Ringenbach (BSHS) 6-0 6-0
Matt Miller (UHS) defeated Tommy Duncheskie (BSHS) 6-0 6-0
Brandywine Conservancy announces new leadership
Stephanie Armpriester and Grant DeCosta
The Brandywine Conservancy announced new leadership changes with the promotions of Stephanie Armpriester and Grant DeCosta, both previously Acting Co-Directors of the organization. Armpriester will now serve as the Conservancy’s Director of Conservation and Stewardship, and DeCosta will act as the Director of Community Services. In these expanded roles, Armpriester...
Obituaries: Lawrence E. Edwards III
Lawrence E. Edwards III
Lawrence E. Edwards III, age 78, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Holy Spirit Hospital. Born July 19, 1943 in West Chester, he was the son of Gladys (Stinson) Edwards of Parker Ford and the late Lawrence E. Edwards, Jr.
Lawrence received his Associates Degree in mechanical drafting from Temple University. He was the general manager of the family-owned...
What To Do: A weekend full of holiday activities
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Easter Bunny on the West Chester Rail Road.
Easter weekend has arrived and special Easter activities – big and small — are happening all over.
The Easter Bunny is known for hopping around — but not always.
Why would he spend all that energy hopping when he could be riding in style?
Sometimes, instead of bouncing along the ground, Peter...
On Stage: We Were Promised Jetpacks flies into Underground Arts
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
We Were Promised Jetpacks
We Were Promised Jetpacks, which is headlining a show on April 14 at Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia, http://undergroundarts.org), is a Scottish indie rock band featuring Adam Thompson (vocals, guitar), Sean Smith (bass), and Darren Lackie (drums).
“The band started back in 2004 when we were in school,”...
Shop & Dine raffle to benefit kennett Library, May 1
On May 1st, the Friends of Kennett Library will kick off our 2nd Annual community Shop & Dine Raffle, with 31 chances to win $100 (two $50 gift certificates) to local shops and restaurants.
Raffle tickets are available for purchase beginning May 1st through the end of July at the Kennett Library, 216 E. State Street, Kennett Square. One ticket for $10; four for $30; eight for $50; and 20 for $100.
Every...
