PA State Police help make meals a reality for all
Thanksgiving food drive kicks off a season long effort supporting area food pantries
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
AVONDALE – Troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police (PASP) – Avondale Barracks recently held a Thanksgiving food drive to help the Chester County Food Bank replenish its supplies. State-wide, the PASP will be assisting more than 60 meal sites and 40...
Three sworn in as new ADAs
WEST CHESTER — Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced that three new Assistant District Attorneys have joined the District Attorney’s Office. Matthew Finley, Caitlin Rice, and Samantha Ryan were sworn in before the Honorable Mark L. Tunnell on Friday, November 20, 2015.
Finley received his undergraduate degree from University of Kentucky and his law degree from William and Mary...
On Stage Extra: Chris Robinson Brotherhood at TLA
Lots of great live music options this week
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Chris Robinson Brotherhood
If you’re looking for a bit of entertainment before being buried in the Thanksgiving holidays — there more than a few good options, starting tonight.
If you want to attend a concert on November 22, you can have your choice of a folk/blues/psychedelic rock band, an indie rock band...
Delusions and confusion; or just another day in Harrisburg
State pols continue to labor under budget, tax delusions
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Ah, nothing says “holiday seasons” like the ongoing state budget stalemate.
Perfectly, both Democrats and Republicans continue to labor under impressive delusions about the current state of the commonwealth — and the outcomes of some proposed legislation that would provide cornerstones for a possible budget...
What To Do: Holiday season kicks off this week
Also: Cat, reptile shows, wines at first blush and more this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Cat lovers can get their fill of thrills at the Dr. Elsey’s Precious Cat Litter Cat Fanciers Association 2015 World Championship Cat Show this weekend.
Thanksgiving is getting ready to knock on the door and that means a slew of Christmas-related events will be filling the event calendar...
County graduates 26 new firefighters
West Chester Fire Department Chaplain Jerry Schwartz speaks with the graduates during Thursday’s ceremony.
COATESVILLE – Chester County Department of Emergency Services, Fire Services Division, held graduation for the Spring 2015 Firefighter I class. Twenty-six graduates were given their certification at a ceremony that was held at the Wagontown Fire Company on Thursday.
Family, friends...
On Stage: The Play’s The Thing
With holidays looming, productions blossom around Delaware Valley
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Matilda The Musical is now playing at The Kimmel Center in Philadelphia through Nov. 29.
This is the time right now when several stage productions are muscling their way in and establishing their own space on the area entertainment calendar.
Now through November 29, the Kimmel Center’s Broadway...
Franklin Mint donates $5,000 to CCIU holiday charity event
Students and staff at TCHS Pennock’s Bridge Campus accept a $5,000 donation from FMFCU for Holiday Hope Chest. Left to right: Marissa Nadachowski, Hailey Maxwell, Leon Spencer, Michael Sheils, Noah Ramagano, Brian Hughes, Patty Knecht.
DOWNINGTOWN — It was only the second week of November, but the spirit of the holidays was already palpable at the Technical College High School (TCHS) Pennock’s...
Meehan introduces bipartisan anti-Swatting bill
U.S. Rep. Patrick Meehan (R-7)
Congresswoman Katherine Clark (D-MA) and Congressman Patrick Meehan (R-PA) introduced the Interstate Swatting Hoax Act of 2015 Wednesday, legislation to combat attacks known as swatting. Swatting is defined as the intentional misleading of emergency responders in order to provoke a S.W.A.T. team response. In recent years, swatting has become a widely used tool for online...
County Chief of Detectives Vito to retire at end of 2015
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan congratulates Chief of Chester County Detectives James Vito on his retirement, effective at the end of the year.
WEST CHESTER — The county’s top investigative officer, Chester County Detectives Chief James Vito will retire at the end of 2015, District Attorney Tom Hogan said Wednesday.
Vito currently is the longest serving member of the District Attorney’s...
