Commissioners call for clarity on election issues

With Pennsylvania’s primary election scheduled for May 17, Chester County’s Commissioners joined their peers Thursday their peers across the state in calling for clarity on crucial election issues that remain unresolved. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently selected new maps for the U.S. congressional districts, and the U.S. Supreme Court declined to overturn them, but no decision has been made...

On Stage: Slambovian Circus of Dreams finally returns to local stage

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times It is said that good things come to those that wait. Slambovian Circus of Dreams Fans of the Slambovian Circus of Dreams have been waiting for a long time to hear the band perform a live show in the area – waiting since December 2019. COVID-19 wiped out all shows in 2020 and in most of 2021. Then, there was a long-awaited Slambovian Circus of Dreams...

Aguilera-Bodolla named Avondale Emergency Management Coordinator

Ulises Aguilera-Bodolla AVONDALE — Avondale Borough Council announced the appointment of Ulises Aguilera-Bodolla by Gov. Tom Wolf as the Emergency Management Coordinator for Avondale Borough. Ulises served as Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator for several years before being appointed on March 2nd by Gov. Wolf. As emergency management coordinator, Ulises will be responsible for developing and...

Volunteers needed for Red Clay cleanup, March 26

700 volunteers are needed for the annual Red Clay Valley Clean Up to be held on Saturday, March 26th from 8 AM – Noon.  The Clean Up is co-sponsored by the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance (BRC), Delaware Nature Society (DNS), Mt. Cuba Center and Kennett Area Park Authority (KAPA) to collect litter along 98 miles of stream and roadways along the east and west branches of the Red Clay Creek, including...

Free pet shot clinic, Saturday in Coatesville

The Brandywine Valley SPCA will be holding free pet wellness days to help families care for their pets in partnership with Petco Love. Free services include rabies vaccines, distemper or FVRCP vaccines, and pet food. No advance registration is required. The first one is in Coatesville on March 11 at Reeceville Elementary School, running 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A second event will be held at the Philadelphia...

School bus drivers can compete to be no. 1 in Chester County

All school bus drivers in Chester County are encouraged to participate in the 41st Annual Chester County Safety Competition. The event will be held on May 14, 2022, at the Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center campus in Downingtown. At this event, Chester County’s school bus drivers demonstrate their knowledge of the rules and regulations regarding the operations of the school bus by completing a written...

Coatesville begins analysis of current, future parking needs

The Coatesville Redevelopment Authority and the City’s administration has embarked on an in-depth, city-wide analysis to formulate recommendations to address the City’s parking needs in light of current and projected development. “This parking study has been in the works for five years. The final recommendations will provide a blueprint for parking management, permitting, code enforcement and—most...

Obituaries: Norma Natali Strouse

Norma Natali Strouse Norma Natali Strouse died in peace on February 28, 2022 at the age of 72, of complications from an equestrian accident. She was the devoted wife of 50 years to Robert Strouse and mother to Kevin (Amy) and Brett Strouse. She also was the sister to Paul Natali (deceased), Marianne Natali, and Terri (Mat) Cecatiello, grandmother to Walter, Charlotte, and Julia Strouse, and dear family...

DASD details plans to celebrate Womens’ History Month

Downingtown Area School District (DASD) has great plans to celebrate Women’s History Month this March. On March 12, 1987, Congress passed Public Law 100-9 officially designating March as Women’s History Month in the United States. Each year since its inception, the National Women’s History Alliance (NWHA) chooses a powerful theme for Women’s History Month. As a way to recognize...

Chester County to consider regional rail commission

Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline have taken the next step toward restoring passenger rail between Reading and Philadelphia in a joint effort with Berks and Montgomery Counties. This morning the Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution announcing a public hearing to consider a proposal to create the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA). The...