Gala to celebrate Coatesville diversity – and outreach
Community Education Foundation seeking partners to make positive changes
From working to save the Air Force Junior ROTC program to providing laptops to deserving students, the Coatesville Community Education Foundation is seeking assistance to improve the lives of area young people.
Toward that end, the independent public charity is holding its 2nd Annual Dinner Gala: “Celebrating Coatesville Diversity,”...
Sowing signs of spring – one piglet at a time
The Duroc piglets are delighting visitors at Springton Manor Farm.
Nine newborns are entertaining visitors at Springton Manor Farm
Nine Duroc piglets entered the world on March 1, an early sign of spring, Springton Manor Farm announced Wednesday.
The proud sow, “Dora the Explorer,” is on loan from The Lazarus Farm in Whitehall, officials said.
“Chester County Facilities & Parks Department...
Nonprofit aims to get students hooked on books
Students in Renee Ferretti-Smith’s fourth-grade class at Rainbow Elementary School peruse the array of choices from Partners in Outreach, a nonprofit that donated the books to improve literacy.
Partners in Outreach distributes 1,400 free titles to grade-schoolers
A wonderful array of book choices greeted more than 1,400 grade-school students last month in the Coatesville Area School District,...
Quenching thirst for beer – and its history
Victory Brewing Co. co-founder entertains crowd at CFHS
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Bill Covaleski, co-founder of Victory Brewing Company, shares more beer samples and conversation after his well-received lecture at the Chadds Ford Historical Society.
Bill Covaleski, co-founder of Downingtown’s thriving Victory Brewing Company, owes a considerable amount of debt; fortunately...
‘Cat in the Hat’ comes back to captivate Coatesville
Hundreds converge on high school to celebrate reading
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
“Reading Across America” organizers Michele Ollis (left) and Traci Tury demonstrate one of the photo opportunities for participants.
Despite a heavy police presence, the mood was positively giddy Friday night at Coatesville Area Senior High School Friday, where hundreds of people of...
Coatesville batters Upper Darby, 76-43
Red Raiders set to enter state playoffs with momentum
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Coatesville’s Jaquan Hollingshed tips a rebound back in for two, en route to the Red Raiders’ 76-43 win, Friday night over Upper Darby. Though Coatesville did not miss many shots Friday night, they did well on the offensive boards when they did.
DREXEL HILL – Sports are a proving ground, a...
2013 Phila. Flower Show catering to variety of tastes
Cuisine from Coatesville will be among highlights
An installation by an artistic team from the Chester County Art Association, entitled “Hockney’s Haven” and inspired by a David Hockney painting, will be displayed at the 2013 Philadelphia Flower Show.
When the 2013 Philadelphia Flower Show opens Saturday, March 2, in the city’s Convention Center, Chester County will be well-represented, providing...
Apples, eggs, biscotti, teddy bears and more
Coatesville Farmers Market taking orders for Saturday delivery
The Coatesville Farmers Market is offering items that can be ordered for pickup on Saturday.
Fresh Fuji apples, Happy Hen eggs, apricot ginger biscotti, Loopy Leprechaun whiskey cakes, Jamaican jerk chicken, gouda cheese with mustard seeds and cumin, and Coatesville Community coffee are some of the appetizing edibles available this Saturday...
Parents question heightened security at CASD schools
School board members say additional police an interim move until buildings are made more secure
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
King’s Highway students who did exceptionally on their MAP tests are honored at Tuesday night’s school board meeting. Introduced by Principal Stevan Lefever (at the podium), these students did the best out of their classes, far exceeding the improvement...
Council candidate, land buyers on city ‘wish list’
Coatesville hopes to sell two parcels, replace colleague who resigned
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Council members David C. Collins (from left), Joseph Hamrick, and Jarrell Brazzle listen to a litany of looming capital expenditures. The vacant seat belonged to Councilman Jeff Loprinzi, who has resigned from City Council.
A City Hall roof that’s on life-support, aging police...
