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Gallery talk to focus on painting menagerie
Artist will discuss how animals affect her work, technique
The public is invited to hear a presentation by artist Sandra Severson on Saturday at the Chester County Art Association.
Severson’s gallery talk at 1 p.m. will involve her current solo exhibition: ”Living Among Us: Glimpses from the Animal Realm.” She will discuss her work, her technique, and thematic [...]
Symposium to focus on risky teen behavior
Recent survey includes insight into drug, alcohol abuse
Drugs, alcohol and tobacco: Which students are doing what, when, and where? Those are some of the topics that will be explored at a symposium sponsored by FOCUS and the Unionville Chadds Ford Education Foundation.
The program, which will be held Thursday, April 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. [...]
Art bash draws hundreds to Pocopson ‘castle’
Painting frenzy prompts Bam Margera to open his gates to appreciative crowd
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The nattily-dressed government leader looked a tad out of place in the mainly heavy-metaled, multi-pierced crowd. But the presence of Chester County Commissioners’ Chairman Terence Farrell typified the unconventionality of a Tuesday night gathering in Pocopson Township.
The [...]
Historic Kennett cottages up for grabs
Longwood Gardens want to raze them; township planners seeking another option
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Yours for the taking: three 1920s bungalows commissioned by Pierre S. du Pont to house some of his staff at Longwood Gardens.
“If someone wants to bear the cost of moving them, they don’t have to buy them,” Mary [...]
E. Marlborough to try again to cut village speeds
New 30 MPH limit sought, contract for area master plan approved
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Buoyed by a new interpretation of state Department of Transportation (PennDOT) rules for setting speed limits, the township will again seek to reduce the speed limit in Unionville Village to 30 MPH on Route 82.
Based on discussions [...]
Pocopson roots an anchor for filmmaker’s project
Scenes from narrative short that debuts Saturday shot in area
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A penchant for forging lasting bonds that originated in Pocopson Township has led a 27-year-old filmmaker to premiere a short narrative film that he and his tight-knit production team hope will launch future projects.
“Native Boy,” spearheaded by Henry Roosevelt, [...]
Emerald Ash Borer threatens local ash trees
Beetle species moving west; said to kill ash trees within 3 to 5 years of infestation
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
POCOPSON — While the stink bug has been a much-despised recent addition to the local insect scene, the Emerald Ash Borer routinely proves deadly to ash trees, a state official recently told township officials [...]
Support sought to end human trafficking
Senator to host forum on legislation that would facilitate prosecutions
Legislation to end human trafficking is the impetus for a bipartisan Call to Action on Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Chester County Historical Society.
The purpose of the program is to garner public support for Senate Bill 75, said state Sen. Andy Dinniman, [...]
Swingin’ student rhythms to rock stage
Unionville High to host 15th annual ‘Jazz Along the Brandywine’
Hot music and cool improvisation will combine to warm up the crowd as Unionville High School hosts the 15th annual “Jazz Along the Brandywine” festival on Friday, April 5.
Starting at 6 p.m., top area bands will demonstrate their finesse with a variety of styles, ranging from [...]
County to observe National Public Health Week
Variety of public events will provide Rx for community well-being
Even before a national survey last week deemed Chester County the healthiest county in the state for the second time, its Health Department had planned numerous events to celebrate National Public Health Week starting on April 1.
“National Public Health Week helps educate and engage Americans in [...]
