Mushroom festival grant of $3K to Adult Literacy Program
The Adult Literacy Program at the Kennett Library was awarded $3,000 by the Kennett Square Mushroom Festival to assist with providing adult students materials for classes in English as a Second Language (ESL), American citizenship, and high school equivalency diploma testing (GED), the organization announced today. The grant comes from proceeds from the 2021 Mushroom Festival.
While the Mushroom Festival...
McKenna receives Chester County Bar Association Awards for service to public and legal profession
Chester County Bar Association President Michelle Bernardo-Rudy presents Gawthrop Greenwood attorney Patrick McKenna with an award for outstanding service to the public and legal profession during the Bar Association’s annual President’s Dinner.
Gawthrop Greenwood attorney Patrick McKenna is being recognized by the Chester County Bar Association for his service to the public and legal profession....
HS Boys tennis, Unionville overpowers Avon Grove
Winning Team Unionville
Losing Team Avon Grove
Score 6 to 1
Singles Matches
Andrew Ou (UHS) lost to Joseph Yarbrough (AG) 2-6, 7-6, 6-7
Andrew Poprik (UHS) defeated Joseph Ingram (AG) 6-3, 6-0
County Democrats endorse Pielli for 156th District nomination
Chris Pielli
Chris Pielli, candidate for State Representative in the 156th District is proud to announce that he has overwhelmingly received the endorsement of the Chester County Democratic Committee.
The CCDC held their endorsement meeting on Monday night. Pielli, who currently serves as the Chester County Recorder of Deeds received 82% of the endorsement vote.
With their endorsement, the CCDC joins...
Boys HS Tennis: Unionville boys hold off Downingtown East
Winning Team Unionville
Losing Team Downingtown East
Score 4 to 3
Singles Matches
Andrew Ou (UHS) lost to Shrihan Madam (DTE) 6-3, 4-6, 3-6
Andrew Poprik (UHS) defeated Abhiraj Srivastava (DTE) 6-3, 6-2
Jack Barrickman (UHS) lost to Devin McBride (DTE) 0-6, 7-6, 3-6
On Stage Plus: Whitmore Sisters bring harmony to City Winery
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Whitmore Sisters
It will be a family affair when the Whitmore Sisters open for the Mastersons on March 21 at City Winery (990 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, citywinery.com/philadelphia).
The Whitmore Sisters — Eleanor and Bonnie Whitmore — are two of roots music’s most accomplished songwriters/instrumentalists/vocalists.
The Mastersons...
Inner Nature: Poisonous and venomous animals
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
I am in India. It’s a vibrant and bustling place. This month, a couple of friends and I are planning a trip to a wildlife sanctuary in Southern India*. We hope to see tigers and a plethora of other animals and plants.
What I am hoping we do not encounter closely are mosquitoes and snakes. I do not like mosquitoes, but I do like snakes, in principle. But many snakes...
Letter: Coatesville VA will continue to serve local vets
To The Editor,
I would like to assure your readers, especially Veterans in Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties that the Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) is here to serve you. You may be aware of the recommendation by the Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission to replace Coatesville VAMC with a multi-specialty community-based outpatient clinic and move the medical center’s...
What To Do: Chadds Ford Art Sale & Show tops busy weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Chadds Ford Art Sale & Show
After a two-year absence during the pandemic, art shows and antiques shows are starting to pop up like croci in March gardens.
The 73rd Annual Chadds Ford Art Sale & Show (http://cfes.ucfsd.org/artshow/) will be held March 18 and 19 at the Chadds Ford Elementary School. Founded in 1949 by Betsy Wyeth, the popular Chadds...
On Stage Extra: Nathan Gray brings new band to Milkboy Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Nathan Gray and the iron Roses
Nathan Gray, who will headline a show at MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 215- 925-6455, www.milkboyphilly.com) on March 18, has been the front man for several well-received bands including BoySetsFire, I am Heresy and The Casting Out.
Gray’s arrival was in 1994 as the singer for BoySetsFire, a post-hardcore...
