Art Watch: Gallery Walk West Chester goes big time
Friday’s event charged up with shows in 25 locations
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Gallery Walk West Chester this Friday is charged up with art shows in 25 locations, including Clay Days at CCAA and Murder of Crows at The Art Trust
West Chester’s 25th Annual Gallery Walk is charged up with art shows in 25 locations throughout the town from 5-9pm this Friday, October 2nd. The Chamber...
La Comunidad Hispana expanding health services to Oxford
KENNETT SQUARE – La Comunidad Hispana will open a new community health center in the Oxford area in December 2015. This second full-service health center represents a major expansion of services to Southern Chester County for LCH, the more than 40-year-old organization based in Kennett Square. The LCH Oxford Health Center will be located in the Oxford Professional Center at 301...
A Q&A with Margaret Hudgings
An interview with leader of local group questioning mosquito spraying
By Nathaniel Smith, Columnist, The Times
My opinion piece “Mosquito spraying: why doesn’t the county want to talk about it?” in the Times of Chester County, August 31, asked many questions. Since then I’ve found many answers, including from talking with the County Health Department, and many new questions too. One thing I’ve...
Corbin, Hogan to host scam prevention seminar
WEST BRANDYWINE — State Rep. Becky Corbin (R-155) said Monday that space is still available for residents of the 155th District to attend a Scam Prevention Seminar she’s hosting with Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan this Thursday, Oct. 1. It will start at 7 p.m. and take place in the auditorium of Freedom Village, 15 West Brandywine Ave.
The seminar is free and open to any of Corbin’s...
Downingtown showcases growth, economic development & vitality
Progress, prosperity & quality of life remain key focus
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
Downingtown Mayor, Josh Maxwell, discusses revitalization initiatives with meeting attendees
DOWNINGTOWN – Chester County business and political leaders, non-profit organizations and interested community members packed Victory Brewing Company Friday morning to learn more about major economic development...
CASD to withhold some charter school payments due to budget impasse
Board salutes AFJROTC students during meeting
By Lauren Parker- Gill, Staff writer, The Times
The Coatesville Area School District will withhold some payments to charter schools due to the ongoing budget impasse. The state has been without a budget since June 30 and has not reimbursed local school districts for their share of charter school payments.
CALN – The Coatesville Area School District will...
Officials warn of likely drops in student PSSA scores
DOWNINGTOWN — Parents of students across Chester County may be in for a bit of a shock when they see their child’s PSSA scores, officials warn.
Chester County superintendents and their counterparts across the commonwealth issued a warning to parents Friday that their children’s state assessment scores, known as the PSSAs, may drop when they receive their student’s official scores this...
What To Do: Kick off Autumn at Fall Fest in Downingtown
First weekend of Fall overs a myriad of events
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Things will be lively in Downingtown on September 27 when the Victory Brewing Company, the Downingtown-Thorndale Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Borough of Downingtown team up to present the Ninth Annual Downingtown Fall Fest (East Lancaster Avenue between Wallace Avenue and Green Street, Downingtown, 610-514-7000,...
Three Malvernians earn spots in Papal Choir
(From left) Malvern Prep junior Nick Gatti of St. Davids and sophomore Christian Franck of Kennett Square were selected to perform with the Papal Choir for Mass on September 27.
MALVERN, Pa. – Yes, Malvern junior Nick Gatti admits, the thought of singing in front of a crowd of more than one million people is nerve-racking, but his enthusiasm for singing with the Archdiocesan High School Papal...
On Stage: Pope Francis’ visit shakes up concert schedules
But shows still happening, including Ghost, Fidlar and more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
With Pope Francis’ historic visit to Philadelphia, much of the local music and performance scene is seeking schedule changes.
Back in the mid-1980s during MTV’s heyday, “Frankie Goes to Hollywood” was a band that drew thousands of fans at every appearance. This weekend, “Frankie Goes...
