Chesco students compete in SkillsUSA competition
Dominic Greco and Rob Mastnjak of TCHS Brandywine are hard at work designing the Engine Tech Program’s piece of the Pennsylvania-shaped puzzle.
DOWNINGTOWN – Students from all three Chester County Technical College High School (TCHS) Campuses recently participated in the regional SkillsUSA competition, but their work is not finished; they are gearing up for other challenges, including the statewide...
Art Watch: An evening of the arts
A one-night event in Kennett Sq., Friday
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
April brings a host of wonderful new art shows to Chester County, with many openings this Friday. Openings are exciting art events full of that fresh energy that comes with the unveiling of newly orchestrated show. Artists and customers mingle and chat, and there is food, refreshments and often music to heighten the spectacle...
Recycling event, April 16 at CAT Pickering
All seventy three (73) Chester County municipalities are hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Event for Chester County residents on Saturday, April 16 at the CAT Pickering, Center for Arts and Technology Campus (Technical College High School), 1580 Charlestown Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460. The collection site will be open at 9:00 AM and will close at 3:00 PM sharp.
No electronics, TVs or appliances...
United Way’s Color Run back for 2016
United Way of Chester County’s Color Run is back and bigger than ever for 2016.
United Way of Chester County is bringing back its popular Color 5K Run & Walk this year after selling out in 2014 and 2015 for the largest 5k event in Caln Township history. The 2016 fundraiser is on course to exceed last year’s $30,000 raised for much needed local community programs. And for the third year...
Fuel City Cafe opening ‘perks’ things up in Coatesville
High-end coffee comes to city in downtown
By Lauren Parker- Gill, Staff Writer, The Times
Fuel City Cafe owners Nicole Catanese and David Long (center) were surrounded by the support of the Coatesville community and the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce for the ribbon cutting ceremony that welcomed their new business to Coatesville Tuesday.
COATESVILLE – Western Chester County Chamber of...
DMWA plan to stop fluoride addition delayed
State DEP requires public comment on move; local dentists say health at risk
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The water treatment plant for the Downingtown Municipal Water Authority. Plans to end adding fluoride to the system’s water have been put on hold, pending state Department of Environmental Protection approval.
DOWNINGTOWN — A plan to stop adding fluoride to water in the Downingtown...
Avoid spraying, prevent mosquito reproduction
If they can’t breed, you don’t need to worry about using pesticides
By Nathaniel Smith, Columnist, The Times
I recently noticed a newspaper article that is very misleading about the costs and benefits of spraying to control mosquitoes.
The story was much too casual about the use of toxic chemicals in residential properties. It brought out that the insecticides known as pyrethroids, widely...
Chesco to be reimbursed $26 million for snowstorm
WEST CHESTER — The federal government has granted disaster assistance to reimburse Chester County and Chester County municipalities for costs associated with the response to the winter storm of January 22 and 23.
Chester County submitted a request for $3,553,431.00 which included the cost estimated to deal with the snow removal from municipalities and other government agencies. The federal disaster...
What To Do: Get hoppin’ for Easter
The Easter Bunny is pretty much everywhere this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Easter Weekend has arrived and that means that the Easter Bunny’s daily schedule is shifting into overdrive. He will be at “Easter Egg Hunts” all around the area and he will be participating in a variety of special events.
One activity that is always a hit with youngsters is a ride on an excursion...
Brandywine Hills point to point runs on April 3
The annual Brandywine Hills Point to Point race takes place on April 3. Many young jockeys participating in the pony races take it very seriously. Photo by Daria Killinger.
POCOPSON — Beautiful seasonal weather has arrived in Chester County – just in time for a favorite family springtime event, the Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point on Sunday, April 3. Once again, the cross country horse races will...
