Dinniman rips PECO over poor communication
State Sen. Andy Dinniman
WEST CHESTER — In the wake of the sudden storm that knocked out power for thousands of Chester County residents, a state senator is taking them to task for failing to communicate with its customers when things go wrong.
State Senator Andy Dinniman said today that PECO officials need to improve the way the energy company communicates with customers in light of the thousands...
Cheyney / WCU Presidents announce new collaboration
HARRISBURG – This week, in a letter addressed to the students, faculty, staff and alumni; Presidents Frank Pogue (Cheyney University) and Greg Weisenstein (West Chester University) announced a new collaboration between the two Chester County-based universities:
Thousands still without power after Tuesday storm
Utility and local officials continue to work to restore power to thousands of residents in Chester County still without power after Tuesday’s “macroburst” storm wrecked havoc around the region, particularly in southeastern Chester County and western Delaware County.
The National Weather Service said that the storm did not appear to spawn any tornados, but did have sudden winds of as high as 80...
KCSD’s Bancroft School hosts national ‘Responsive Classroom’ conference
Educators seek ‘a high quality education, for every child, everyday’
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
Attendees at this week’s Responsive Classroom conference.
NEW GARDEN – This week more than 120 educators gathered at Kennett Consolidated School District’s (KCSD) Bancroft Elementary School to receive training on the Responsive Classroom (RC) approach. The conference’s goals...
Storms knock out power, down trees
Storm damage in the immediate aftermath in Pocopson, just minutes after township workers cleared this residential road, which had been blocked by a downed tree. Scenes like this were common around Chester County Tuesday evening.
A powerful line of thunderstorms and high winds Tuesday afternoon knocked out power to nearly 100,000 PECO customers in Chester County — with more than half that amount...
Balloon Festival provides a weekend of family fun
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
A festival volunteer works to help position a tethered balloon.
TOUGHKENAMON – The Chester County Balloon Festival went on, despite a very challenging weekend forecast. Tens of thousands of visitors, from across the region, came to Chester County’s New Garden Flying Field to be a part of the fun and support the 2015 festival beneficiary – The Chester...
What To Do: Fathers Day means high-flying fun fun!
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
There are three types of aircraft that almost always force you to turn your gaze skyward and they all begin with the letter “h” — harrier jets, helicopters and hot air balloons. This weekend, you’ll be able to see two of the three in the skies above Chester County.
If you want to see harriers in action, you might need to go to Iraq where the plane...
Fairconeture to lead new Brandywine Health Foundation program
Renée C. Fairconeture is joining the leadership team for the Brandywine Health Foundation.
COATESVILLE — The Brandywine Health Foundation announced this week the addition of Renée C. Fairconeture to its staff.
Fairconeture will be primarily responsible for coordinating the launch of the foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Program generously underwritten by Citadel. This new program will provide...
Rafferty to run for Attorney General
State Sen. John Rafferty (R-44)
State Sen. John Rafferty (R-44) — who represents parts of Chester County — announced Wednesday he would run for state Attorney General in 2016. The post is currently held by Kathleen Kane, a Democrat.
Rafferty made his announcement in Harrisburg at the Pennsylvania State Troopers Headquarters in part to highlight a number of high-profile endorsements he received...
On Stage: Singer/Songwriters in spotlight
Summer scene heats up in Delaware Valley
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Chris Carrabba and Dashboard Confessional will play a show this weekend at Philadelphia’s Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing.
Many of the top singer-songwriters have the ability to function equally well performing with a backing band or as a solo artist. On June 19, two very good songwriters who possess these...
