Christmas fire damages West Caln home
Local residents faced an unwelcome guest on Christmas, an electrical fire.
On Friday, approximately 11:40am the West Caln Township Police Department responded to the 100 block of Penn Drive (Imperial Mobile Home Park) for a working fire. Upon officers arrival, officers used fire extinguishers and a garden hose to contain the fire until fire personnel arrived.
Counting down the New Year in Kennett Square
Expanded activities highlight the 3rd annual Mushroom Drop and Midnight in the Square
KENNETT SQUARE — At the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, in the heart of Kennett Square, a 500 pound stainless steel mushroom glittering with thousands of lights will be lowered with a countdown to the new year. It is the finale of Midnight in the Square, Kennett Square’s family-style New Year’s...
Merry @#$% Christmas: Senate sends Wolf last-minute budget
Gov. won’t say whether he’ll veto budget without pension reform, liquor fixes
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The State Senate sent Gov. Tom Wolf a most unwelcome gift — a $30.2 billion budget bill similar to one he vetoed earlier this year, after a compromise that would have included pension reform and changes to how liquor is sold collapsed, amid a bizarre series of events in the...
Art Watch: What gifts inspired you as a child?
Don’t discount how holiday presents may shape the future of someone you love
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
When we search for that perfect gift for our children, do you ever wonder what gift they will remember the most? Whether it is the gift of an experience or something purchased, a gift can be the catalyst to discovering a life’s passion. I asked some local successful artists what...
On Stage: Disney On Ice marks holiday season
Also: ‘Joseph’ hits Philly stage: live music comes back strong Sat.
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Nemo, Dory and the gang are all part of Disney On Ice, at the Wells Fargo Center.
The tradition of a spectacular Disney on Ice skating show visiting Philadelphia during the Christmas holiday stretches back for decades. It began when the Spectrum was the major arena at the southern...
YMCA to host summer job fair Jan. 4 – 8
All YMCA of Greater Brandywine branches will be hiring for summer camp and other seasonal positions for 2016. These are great positions for students who will be home for the summer or any others interested. The job fair will run from January 4 through January 8. Times will vary by branches.
Despite Chesco Reps revolt, budget talks stall
GOP House members leave for holiday, no clear path ahead
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
T’was the day before the day before Christmas,
When all through the (State) House,
Various angry politicians were heard to espouse:
“Ghost voting,” “vote to reconsider” “insurgent” and “Twitter fight”
As legislators sought to finally get a state budget right…
Local State Reps (clockwise...
YMCA’s ‘Believe and Achieve’ helps 20 local kids
Children from the YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s afterschool program had an opportunity to meet with Jahlil Okafor and Isaiah Canaan from the Philadelphia 76ers, after they each received a $200 shopping spree at Dick’s Sporting Goods in King of Prussia as part of the store’s Shop With a Pro event.
KING OF PRUSSIA – This week the holidays were brighter for 20 local children from the YMCA...
CWA names Robert A. Judge, Sr. as new Executive Manager
Former Secretary of Pennsylvania Department of Revenue will oversee operations
CHESTER, PA – The Board of Directors of the Chester Water Authority (CWA) named Robert A. Judge Sr. to serve as the organization’s new Executive Manager, where he will oversee the operations of the municipal authority. The CWA provides water service to more than 200,000 residents and businesses in southern...
SEPTA to implement Christmas Eve schedule for regional rail
PHILADELPHIA – SEPTA will implement its special Christmas Eve midday schedule to better accommodate customer travel needs. The special schedule was created to provide additional service for individuals leaving work early from Center City stations around noon, instead of the typical two-hour evening peak period.
SEPTA’s regular midday schedules are not designed to accommodate a rush...
