Dinniman urges local alternative fuel grant applications
State Sen. Andy Dinniman (D-19)
WEST CHESTER – State Senator Andy Dinniman encouraged local municipalities, school districts, businesses and nonprofit organizations to take advantage of Pennsylvania’s Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) program.
The program opened February 20 and an estimated $7 million in grants is now available to eligible applicants.
American Water starts $500K water main replacement
Pennsylvania American Water announced Monday the start of construction in Caln Township to install new water main to improve service reliability, prevent water outages and fire protection. The project will replace approximately 2,400 feet of aging water main at an estimated cost of nearly $500,000.
Starting this week, crews will install new eight-inch ductile iron pipe along Clothier, Dupont and Essex...
Half Marathon to benefit Domestic Violence Center
WEST CALN — The Chester County Half Marathon & Memorial 5k (CCH) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization formed 2015 that serves the community by providing a world class half marathon, 5K and related events to raise funds to benefit local charities, while promoting health and fitness.
The event was born out of the tragic loss of Jacinda Miller to an act of domestic violence in late 2014. Jacinda...
YMCA honors employees for excellence
Stephanie Price (right) of the West Chester Area Y branch, received the Employee of the Year Award for her work in child watch. Pictured here with Teri Edgar, executive director of the West Chester Area Y.
WEST CHESTER — The YMCA of Greater Brandywine hosted their 2nd annual Celebration of Excellence on Feb. 4 at the Mendenhall Inn. This event celebrates Y employees and their commitment to the Y’s...
Free screening of ‘Time out of Mind’ March 9
PHOENIXVILLE — Representatives from Chester County’s Decade to Doorways and the Phoenixville Community Health Foundation have scheduled a free screening of “Time Out of Mind”, a film starring Richard Gere that depicts one man’s journey through homelessness. The screening, held at the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge Street in Phoenixville, is scheduled for Wednesday evening, March 9, 2016, at...
M’mm, m’mm, good! Campbells donates $10K to CASD school
Labels for Education program nets East Fallowfield Elementary funds
By Lauren Parker- Gill, Staff Writer, The Times
Students from East Fallowfield Elementary School, along with superintendent Dr. Cathy Taschner and principal Wayne Wallace accepted a check for $10,000, presented by Megan Hennigan and Erin Ward from Campbell’s Soup Company for the Labels for Education Grand Stand Sweepstakes for Schools.
EAST...
What To Do: Pancakes at Tyler Arboretum
Also: Sportscard and Outdoor shows come to area
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Tyler Arboretum holds its annual Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring Celebration Sunday.
For a family event that is both fun and educational, it’s hard to top the annual Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring Celebration at the Tyler Arboretum (515 Painter Road, Media, 610-566-9134, www.tylerarboretum.org).
The...
On Stage: Altan brings Ireland to Longwood Gardens
Busy local schedule features roots rock, tribute bands and EDM
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Donegal-based Altan is fusing Irish folk music with American styles such as Bluegrass.
Over the years, Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org) has presented a wide array of musical acts from around the world and in a variety of genres. On February 26, Longwood...
On Your Table: Winter Salads
Take a break from the slow cooker to go fresh
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
This photo for Winter Salad with Fennel, Apples, Goat Cheese and Radishes comes courtesy of Cathy Barrow of Washington DC but it’s a great meal for a winter evening.
Well, here we are in the dead of winter here in the Mid-Atlantic, and the last thing you want to do is nibble on lettuce leaves with dressing...
Coatesville Youth Initiative seeks ServiceCorps applicants
The Coatesville Youth Initiative is seeking applicants for its 2016 ServiceCorps — pictured: the 2015 ServiceCorps graduating class.
COATESVILLE — Applications are now open for the Coatesville Youth Initiative 2016 ServiceCorps; a highly selective, rigorous (and very fun) summer leadership program available to residents aged 14 to 18 who reside in the Coatesville Area School District. Through outstanding...
