Art Watch: Rhoda Kahler
For an artist ‘laying low’ she has a lot going on
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Clay artist Rhoda Kahler has two major art openings in April, as well as a museum show, all at a time when she was determined to “lay low and just do art.” Her solo show at Church Street Gallery in West Chester, “Tactiles” opens April 8th, 5-9pm, and goes through April 30. This...
Commissioners dedicate bridge in honor or MLK Jr.
The Chester County Commissioners joined members of the Phoenixville Area Social Concerns Committee, representatives from area churches, Phoenixville Borough Council, businesses, non-profits, schools and universities in a ceremonial walk across the newly-named Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Bridge.
PHOENIXVILLE — The Chester County Commissioners undertook a “first” this week when they formally...
Recycling event, April 16 at CAT Pickering
All seventy three (73) Chester County municipalities are hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Event for Chester County residents on Saturday, April 16 at the CAT Pickering, Center for Arts and Technology Campus (Technical College High School), 1580 Charlestown Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460. The collection site will be open at 9:00 AM and will close at 3:00 PM sharp.
No electronics, TVs or appliances...
Chesco to be reimbursed $26 million for snowstorm
WEST CHESTER — The federal government has granted disaster assistance to reimburse Chester County and Chester County municipalities for costs associated with the response to the winter storm of January 22 and 23.
Chester County submitted a request for $3,553,431.00 which included the cost estimated to deal with the snow removal from municipalities and other government agencies. The federal disaster...
Fourth annual Single Moms’ conference, April 9
Single Moms from across Chester County with gather April 9 for panel discussions on relationships, finances,legal matters and to share ideas with each other.
WEST CHESTER — The fourth annual Chester County Single Mothers’ Conference will take place on Saturday, April 9 at B. Reed Henderson High School, 400 Montgomery Avenue, West Chester.
The Chester County Community Collaborative, in partnership...
Study: Chesco again healthiest county in Pa.
Chester County has once again been ranked overall as the healthiest county in Pennsylvania according to a study released today by the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
The study placed Chester County at the top of the Health Outcomes category, relating to length and quality of life, and number two in Health Factors which include health behaviors, clinical care, social...
Uptown! launches songwriter contest
WEST CHESTER — Uptown! Entertainment Alliance iannounced it is hosting its third annual Singer Songwriter Competition in 2016.
This is a chance for local songwriters to have their original work seen by high-profile music industry professionals. Songwriters can show off their talents for a chance to be selected as one of five top finalists and preform at our live show on April 13 at Sprout Music...
If Trump wins GOP nod, what happens in Chester County?
Party insiders worry Trump could cost state legislative candidates
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
We’ve survived Super Tuesday (and Thursday night’s PG-13 GOP debate) and the road the Pennsylvania primary elections gives us less than seven weeks to figure out what the heck is going on and what it might mean for November’s elections.
And while both parties have issues with insurgencies, angst...
Commissioners salute Womens’ History Month
Chester County Commissioners Terence Farrell, Kathi Cozzone and Michelle Kichline with representatives from the “Your Vote is Your Voice! Empowered Women Vote” organization, along with Chester County employees, at the presentation of the Women’s History Month proclamation.
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners proclaimed March as Women’s History Month at this week’s Commissioners’...
Brandywine Hills Point to Point, April 3
The Sandwood Bowl has been engraved and polished as it, like the Ladies Race, returns to the Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point on April 3.
POCOPSON — A favorite spring outing for families in Chester County and beyond, the Brandywine Hills Point- to-Point is slated for Sunday, April 3 at the picturesque grounds of Brandywine Red Clay Alliance’s Myrick Conservation Center on Route 842, located approximately...
