Houlahan celebrates opening of Piasecki in Valley
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan at the Piasecki ribbon cutting ceremony.
On Wednesday, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-6) celebrated the opening of Piasecki Aircraft Corporation (PiAC)’s new Heliplex facility in Coatesville. Houlahan had the opportunity to view several models of vertical lift aircraft manufactured by Piasecki and learn of others to be produced at the state-of-the-art research and development facility....
Hibernia Park gets new wildflower meadow
Chester County Parks and Trails Manager Owen Prusack in one of the County Parks’ established native wildflower and warm season grass meadows.
With the planting of a new five-acre native wildflower and warm season grass meadow at Hibernia County Park, the Chester County Department of Parks + Preservation is adding to the sustainable ecosystems that already exist at Hibernia as well as Nottingham County...
When one side can’t argue with facts, it’s easy to find oneself getting angry
By Rich Heiland, Columnist, The Times
Am I angry? Well, I guess I am but more than that, I am concerned at the inability of those who want to deny history, science and the rights of others to really participate in a discussion about what they believe
For the far-right, it seems name-calling and hurling emojis has replaced explaining your positions, or why you disagree with someone.
I have had more...
What To Do: Devon Horse Show, Kennett Memorial Day Parade top busy weekend events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Devon Horse Show
Memorial Day has arrived and many of the area’s traditional events for the holiday are back – including the Devon Horse Show and Kennett Square’s annual Memorial Day Parade
The Devon Horse Show (Lancaster Avenue, Devon, 610-688-2554, www.devonhorseshow.org) is one of the oldest events of any kind in the state.
No-one on earth right...
Coatesville, Twin Valley HS students get class credit and pay at Morgan Truck Body Skilled Welding Training Program
Local students learn welding at Morgan Truck Body.
Five area high schools are now sending students to Morgan Truck Body in Morgantown to pursue a hands-on career in manufacturing – and get paid while doing it.
High school seniors who attend Morgan Truck Body’s hands-on, skilled welding training program earn $7.25 an hour while attending classes for two hours daily that count toward high school...
CCIU teacher selected as finalist for 2024 PA Teacher of the Year
PA Teacher of the Year Finalist Heather Kilgore and a student interact during a lesson in her classroom.
Heather Kilgore, a multiple disabilities support (MDS) teacher at the Child and Career Development Center (CCDC), has been selected as a finalist for the 2024 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year. Each year, public school teachers who support K-12 are recognized by the Teacher of the Year program for...
On Stage: You don’t have to say it three times, ‘Beetlejuice’ comes to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Beetlejuice
“Beetlejuice” is a lot of different things.
Most obviously, it is a 1988 American fantasy horror comedy film directed by Tim Burton and starring Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Jeffrey Jones, Catherine O’Hara, Winona Ryder, and Michael Keaton as the titular character.
A sequel was officially announced two weeks ago with...
CountyTown Tours & Village Walks program kicks of June 8
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline are pleased to announce the 2023 Town Tours & Village Walks program “Our Agricultural Heritage,” kicking-off at the West Chester United Methodist Church on Thursday, June 8.
This highly anticipated program, now in its 29th year, offers residents and visitors the opportunity to explore Chester County’s rich history,...
Avon Grove HS drone tems wins awards at competition
The Avon Grove High school drone team.
The Avon Grove High School (AGHS) aerial drone team competed at the 2023 Robotics Education and Competition (REC) Foundation Aerial Drones Competition Dragonfly Championship in Fairmont, West Virginia, May 19-20, receiving the Excellence and Programming awards. The awards were given at the event following two days of intensely competitive and highly successful...
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