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...
Some thanks, apologies and an update
After two weeks in the hospital, I’m finally on the mend
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
A funny thing happened on the way home from the Octorara-Unionville High School Football game on the night before Halloween: I got really, really sick.
So sick, I ended up in a local emergency room with what ultimately turned out to be a massive gastrointestinal infection. As that institution declined to...
WCU Marching Band to perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The West Chester University Marching Band.
WEST CHESTER — West Chester University’s Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band is one of only 10 U.S. marching bands to participate in the 2015 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. NBC10 will broadcast the parade from NYC at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 26.
“We are taking West Chester’s party to New York,” says WCU’s Director of Bands...
Art Watch: 40 years for UHS Art Gala
Also: Art Trust’s ‘Gifted’ Show opens Friday
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The Unionville High School Art Gala celebrates its 40th year of presenting a variety of innovative local artists alongside talented young high school art students from Unionville High School. This wonderful blend of student and professional art always creates such a fun upbeat energy to the show, and...
Thanksgiving dinner doesn’t have to be stressful or even home cooked
Great local options and online resources can help make your feast easy and enjoyable for all
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Thanksgiving is at least a week away and there are many options so that the host or hostess can enjoy the day as much as the guests. Not everyone has the need to prepare an elaborate feast, serving a large turkey, tons of side dishes and...
Art Partners student show starts Nov 24
Featuring students’ work of all ages
COATESVILLE – The Studio’s Student Art Show celebrates the creativity and artistic growth of students of all ages. Artwork will be on display from November 24 through December 7. Family, friends, and neighbors are invited to an opening reception on Tuesday, November 24, from 5 to 7 pm. The reception is free and open to the public; refreshments...
Need Help Applying for Health Insurance? Contact La Comunidad Hispana
KENNETT SQUARE – Nearby help is available to apply for health insurance on the Affordable Care Act Market Place this fall. La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) in Kennett Square maintains a staff of Certified Applications Counselors and Navigators to help with questions and applications from all members of the community.
Pocopson Home boosts short-term rehab services
) Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline, Terence Farrell and Kathi Cozzone tour a renovated room in Pocopson Home’s expanded short term rehabilitation facility.
POCOPSON — Chester County Commissioners Terence Farrell, Kathi Cozzone and Michelle Kichline toured Pocopson Home’s renovated and expanded short term rehabilitation facility this week – an eight-bed unit for patients requiring...
On Stage: Part II
By DENNY DYROFF, Staff Writer, The Times
It’s always a good trait to have the ability to laugh at yourself.
This weekend, Philadelphia will have the opportunity to laugh at itself when Chicago’s legendary sketch and improv comedy theater Second City performs three shows on November 13 and 14 the Kimmel Center (Broad and Spruce streets, Philadelphia, 215-731-3333, www.kimmelcenter.org).
The...
On Your Table: Pumpkins & squash, of course!
Fall’s bounty yields wonderful decorative and edible options
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent
Right now we are celebrating the fall season with dishes that take advantage of seasonal colors and flavors. Think orange and bright yellow colors along with hearty greens. And then there are more whimsical approaches. The Chadd’s Ford historical society recently conducted...
