County streamlines passport application process
Chester County Passport Agent Jennifer Rivas (left) and Chester County Prothonotary Matt Holliday (center) with Chester County residents who are renewing their passports.
WEST CHESTER — Travelling abroad this spring or summer? Tickets booked? Hotel booked? Passports…?
Chester County’s Passport Office, under the direction of the Prothonotary’s Office, offers an easy and reassuring way to apply...
On endorsements and superdelegates: let the people decide
I don’t need elected officials to tell me who to vote for
By Nathaniel Smith, Columnist, The Times
I try to be appreciative of elected officials and the work they do. And I wouldn’t want their jobs, not for the money and perks, not for the fame and glory. But right now I’m annoyed.
Officials elected by vote of all the people of the state should, in my view, once elected, continue...
CASD eyes 2.1% tax hike, deal with CCIU for Gordon
Proposed increase in line with Act 1 limits
By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times
Editor’s Note: Due to subsequent information, the tax increase rate, which was shown as 3.1% in some preliminary materials, was changed in the story to reflect the more accurate 2.1%. We apologize for the confusion.
CALN – As a final proposed budget was approved to be displayed and advertised to the...
Sheriff announces reorg, promotions
From left, Chester County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy George March, Sergeant Janis Pickell, Corporal Wayne Johnson, Sheriff Carolyn Bunny Welsh, Corporal Brad DeSando, Captain Jason Suydam, Lieutenant Adam Sibley and Corporal Robert Buckley.
WEST CHESTER — Six Chester County Deputy Sheriffs were sworn in to new positions this week as a result of an office reorganization undertaken by County Sheriff...
What To Do: It’s Spring — get out there
Celebrate the blooming of a new season in a national park
By Danny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
April 16 is National Junior Ranger Day at National Parks.
Here are some important things to know.
National Park Week is April 16-24 this year. There are more than 400 National Parks in America. Quite a few of the nation’s most interesting National Parks are located in the Delaware Valley.
National Parks...
On Stage: Uke virtuoso comes to Phoenixville
Tiffany, yes that Tiffany, is back and playing Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Jake Shimabukuro
Hawaii native Jake Shimabukuro just released his “best of” live collection album — an album titled “Live In Japan.” On April 17, his fans will be able to experience the ukulele master “Live in Phoenixville,” when Shimabukuro performs in concert at the Colonial Theatre (Bridge...
Moms come together to help beloved Chick-Fil-A employee
Always quick to help others, local man gets assistance to get the shoes he needs
A Facebook group of Chester County women named MomAdvice heard that Chick-Fil-A employee George Holston needed special diabetic shoes but could not afford them. With the original goal of raising $200, the group was on hand today to present Holston with the $1,800 collected in less than 5 days.
By Lauren Parker-Gill, News...
Don’t retire — Refire!
Retirement doesn’t have to be an end, it can be a beginning
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
Why, when we retire, do we think having a schedule is bad? From the time we are born, to the time we are middle aged, we have always been on a schedule, from feeding time, to nap time, school time, work, kids, and on it goes. These schedules helped us to push our potentiality by helping us...
Art Watch: Delaware Valley Art League
An opportunity to celebrate beauty
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This Saturday, April 16th “Chroma and Contrast” opens at Beauty Gallery in Newtown Square, featuring brightly colored juried art selections from members of the Delaware Valley Art League (DVAL). Beauty Gallery is located at 3857 Providence Road in Newtown Square, and offers an ever-changing permanent gallery as well...
Home safety project awards smoke/CO detectors
The Chester County Long Term Recovery Committee awarded 132 smoke/carbon dioxide detectors to local organizations to distribution in needy ares of the county.
WEST CHESTER – The Chester County Long Term Recovery Committee announced a Home Safety Disaster Mitigation Project designed to provide combination smoke/carbon monoxide detectors to homes in high risk areas of Chester County through distribution...
