Art Watch: West Chester’s John Suplee

‘Making pictures one at a time’ By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times Last Friday had a crowded opening for artist John Suplee’s solo exhibition at The Church Street Gallery in West Chester. Owned by Carol Giblin, the gallery is marking its stellar success by celebrating the work of her husband, painter John Suplee. John has lived and worked in West Chester for most of his life, and...

Eagles name CASH’s Turnbull All-Pro Teacher

James E. Turnbull, a teacher at Coatesville Area Senior High School was named as an All-Pro Teacher by The Philadelphia Eagles and Axalta Coating Systems. PHILADELPHIA — A Coatesville Area Senior High School teacher has been honored as an All-Pro Teacher by the Philadelphia Eagles and Axalta Coating Systems. James E. Turnbull was honored at Sunday’s Eagles game.In recognition, Turnbull was given...

Shop With A Cop brings smiles, joy to local kids

As officers from several departments lined a hallway at Walmart, Officer Mike Caby from West Caln Police Department meets his first shopper. 13th Annual event pairs local police with kids to brighten holidays By Lauren Parker-Gill, Staff Writer, The Times COATESVILLE – Local police officers made quite an entrance when they arrived at the Walmart in Parkesburg Saturday, with two school buses full...

A Top Ten list for holiday dental health

The holidays can be tough on your teeth, a few tips to keep on smiling By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times First, let me apologize for the long gap between my columns. Family always comes first and sitting down to write just wasn’t on the to-do list in November. The holiday season is all about family and friends. Get-togethers, whether formal or spontaneous, almost always involve...

Chester Water Authority named ‘Conservation Partner’ by Chesco Conservation Dist.

Recognized for efforts to reduce pollutant runoff in Chesapeake Bay Basin and helping to educate local residents   CHESTER – The Chester County Conservation District recently named the Chester Water Authority (CWA) as a key Conservation Partner for the Chesapeake Bay basin.  The designation is a recognition of the Chester Water Authority’s environmental commitment and support for educational...

State Police offer safe driving tips for holiday

The Christmas and New Years holiday season are heavily traveled holidays and the Pennsylvania State Police want everyone to enjoy the holiday season. Pennsylvania State Troopers in Troop J will be closely monitoring highway travel in Chester County over the holiday season especially where analysis has shown higher incidents of serious injury and fatal crashes.

The ‘Art of Giving’ along Brandywine Wine Trail

Cynthia Losco’s jewelry is featured at Kreutz Creek Winery. For the last weeks in December, wineries along The Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail Wineries will be celebrating the “Art of Giving” by highlighting a variety of local artists and artisans in their tasting room locations. Every month, The Trail has a different art theme that is interpreted by each of the participating wineries...

Merry Election Season? Not so far

State House GOP budget play doesn’t seem to make political sense By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times It’s that time of year — you can see the indications of it everywhere. It’s election season. What, you thought I was talking about Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanza? After just a few weeks off from the local 2015 elections, politics has moved back front and center, even if the events of 2015 will...

What To Do: Downingtown’s Good Neighbor Christmas

Also: Santa makes many, many appearances in and around Chester County By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand for Downingtown’s Good Neighbor Christmas, Saturday. For as long as anyone around here can remember, Downingtown has had a reputation as a neighborly town — especially with an annual event schedule that includes Good Neighbor Day each summer...

On Stage: The Nutcracker ushers in holiday season

Also: Jethro Tull co-founder brings his band to area By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The Pennsylvania Ballet’s annual production of “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker” is one of the most cherished—and longest running—family holiday traditions for families in the region. For many, a visit to Philadelphia to enjoy the lavish presentation by the world-famous Pennsylvania Ballet...