Gallagher elected president of SEPA Legal Aid
William J. Gallagher
WEST CHESTER – MacElree Harvey, Ltd. announced that partner William J. Gallagher has been elected president of Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania (LASP), a “non-profit Pennsylvania corporation committed to delivering high quality civil legal services to low income people, victims of domestic abuse and the elderly living in Chester, Delaware, Bucks and Montgomery counties....
What To Do: Cinco De Mayo in Kennett
Also, Sheep and Wool Day, and Goats
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Cinco De Mayo is day for partying — one of the biggest party days of the year for the people of Mexican descent. But, just as you don’t have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, you don’t have to be Mexican to celebrate Cinco De Mayo.
With the huge Hispanic population in southern Chester County, Kennett...
Dinniman seeks guidelines for electronic billboards
State Sen. Andrew Dinniman (D-19).
State Sen. Andy Dinniman (D-19) said that he is drafting legislation to establish guidelines for the placement of the large electronic and digital billboards that are appearing alongside roadways and near neighborhoods throughout Chester County.
“I have been contacted by constituents voicing numerous concerns about these digital billboards, most recently the two-sided...
Hundreds turn out to support LaMancha
Benefit for animal rescue draws more than 400 supporters
By Lauren Parker-Gill, News Editor, The Times
Stephanie Leister and her dog Paisley, who was adopted from LaMancha Animal Rescue, participated in the Critter Crawl 5K at Hibernia Park last week.
COATESVILLE – Hundreds of people turned out on a beautiful, sunny morning for LaMancha Animal Rescue’s Critter Crawl 5K race and 1-mile walk/run,...
On Stage: Delco’s Tom Keifer comes home
Also: Cowboy Junkies in area to support new release
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The quote “You Can’t Go Home Again” is taken from the title of a novel by Thomas Wolfe. It’s not a quote you could apply to rock musician Tom Keifer. He is going home again.
Keifer is a local boy who rose to international fame as the lead vocalist of the glam-rock band Cinderella. He is a Philadelphia...
Chester Co. observes Mental Health Month in May
WEST CHESTER — Each May, Chester County recognizes National Mental Health Awareness Month with activities aimed at increasing the public’s awareness and understanding about mental health and recovery. This year, Chester County’s Department of Mental Health/Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (MH/IDD) is collaborating with stakeholders throughout the area to offer a wide range of opportunities...
Two arrested following Coatesville stabbing
COATESVILLE — A city man was seriously wounded and two others are in custody following what police describe as a day-long escalation of hostilities between the victim and his alleged assailants, with a bloody ending, Saturday on Harmony Street.
James Ruiz, 26, was stabbed multiple times in the face, head and back, police said. Ruiz was taken to Paoli Hospital, where he was listed in serious condition.
Trump, Clinton, Killion post big Election Day wins
Roe appears to have won write-in for 158th State House GOP nomination
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The voters of Chester County spoke loud and clear — and picked Donald J. Trump as the Republican nominee, Hillary Clinton as the Democratic nominee for president as both won statewide, Tuesday.
Turnout was very strong for a primary election, with nearly 52% of registered Republicans casting ballots...
Art Watch: Art for the whole family
Art on The Square, Student Art Show in Kennett
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The big news for art events this week is happening in Kennett Square with two community art shows this weekend that will delight the whole family. Art on the Square is a large annual outdoor art show and sale with over 35 participating artists and craftspeople exhibiting their work this Saturday April 30 from 10am-5pm.
A...
Chester County mourns the loss of Weymouth
Chadds Ford icon helped found Brandywine River Museum, Brandywine Conservancy
George A. “Frolic” Weymouth
With passions ranging from the art world to preserving opening space, George A. “Frolic” Weymouth was one of the region’s great benefactors and leaders in preserving the natural beauty of Chester County.
Weymouth died Sunday, according to the Brandywine Conservancy — one of two...
