Commissioners dedicate bridge in honor or MLK Jr.
The Chester County Commissioners joined members of the Phoenixville Area Social Concerns Committee, representatives from area churches, Phoenixville Borough Council, businesses, non-profits, schools and universities in a ceremonial walk across the newly-named Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Bridge.
PHOENIXVILLE — The Chester County Commissioners undertook a “first” this week when they formally...
PA GOP builds brilliant GOTV plan — for Democrats
Attacking ‘Pre-Wal-Mart’ majors and abortion rights could lead Nov. disaster
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
There’s dumb and then there’s pour gasoline on yourself and dive into the barbecue dumb.
And it seems like Republicans in your beloved state legislature have stocked up on the Kingsford and are wearing loads of Eau de Sunoco in a brilliant attempt to pander to a small minority...
With Li out, Parrish looks to fall race in 6th
Mike Parrish
The primary race for the Democratic nomination for the 6th Congressional District ended more than three weeks early, when Lindy Li was forced to drop out of her race against Mike Parrish over questions with her nominating petitions, late Friday night.
Parrish is now slated to take on freshman incumbent Republican Ryan Costello in November.
On Stage (Bonus!): Satriani quietly among best guitarists ever
David Bromberg in Reading, Saturday night
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Joe Satriani
If you compiled a list of who you think the Top 10 guitarists in rock music are and Joe Satriani’s name wasn’t on the list, your “cred” would take a serious hit with knowledgeable music fans.
Satriani belongs right up there with the likes of Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix and...
Reward offered in killing of pet dogs
Buddha was reported missing from his Downingtown home Thursday and ultimately found dead along with another family dog. Authorities have offered a reward to anyone with information as who was responsible.
Authorities are looking for information about who might have killed a pair of beloved pet dogs in Downingtown, Thursday.
On Thursday, the Brandywine Valley SPCA was alerted that a dog was missing...
What To Do: Spring bursts into Chester County
A weekend full of fun, local events and happenings
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Spring is bursting out all over, but especially at Longwood Gardens, which kicks off its ‘Spring Blooms’ show, Saturday.
Spring is bursting out all over — especially at Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org).
Visitors to Longwood this weekend will...
Coatesville native keeps the Navy’s newest helicopters flying
Chris Kennedy, a 2005 Coatesville Area high School graduate, serves as an aviation electrician’s mate with the “Grandmasters” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46.
MAYPORT, Fla. – A 2005 Coatesville Area High School graduate and local native is serving with a U.S. Navy helicopter squadron that flies the Navy’s newest and most technologically-advanced helicopter.
Petty Officer...
Play mini golf in West Chester Library
The West Chester Public Library will be converted into a mini golf course on April 15 & 16.
West Chester Public Library’s offers fun for all ages at its second Literacy Links Invitational — which features Miniature golf between the Stacks — is to be held on Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16.
On those two days, two floors of the library will be converted into a minigolf fairway, with...
On Stage: Getting out of that country rut
Aubrie Sellers and Carrie Rodriguez breaking the mold
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Aubrie Sellers
Country music these days has a glut of bland artists singing clichéd songs written in cookie-cutter style by Nashville songwriters and delivered onstage with predictable results.
Thankfully, there are artists such as Aubrie Sellers and Carrie Rodriguez who are not afraid to break the mold...
CATA hosts multicultural cafe event
School district employees, local police volunteer for event
By Lauren Parker- Gill, Staff Writer, The Times
Sistah Mafalda, Cultural Ambassador of Dance and internationally known drummer, storyteller and teaching artist shared stories of Africa through song and dance with students and families.
COATESVILLE – The Coatesville Area Teachers’ Association recently hosted a multicultural café event...
