Longwood Gardens acquires former DuPont estate in Delaware

  Granogue Reserve Longwood Gardens and The Conservation Fund have entered into a binding agreement with Granogue Reserve, LTD., LLC (GRLLC) for Longwood to acquire and operate Granogue, the 505-acre estate and long-time residence of the late Mr. and Mrs. Irénée du Pont, Jr. located in New Castle County, Delaware. The agreement is based on a plan that was worked on jointly between Longwood Gardens,...

Taylor named chairman of Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance board

Tom Taylor The Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance announces the election of Tom Taylor of Brite Realty Services, Inc. as the organization’s 2023 Chairman of the Board. Taylor has served on the 2nd Century Alliance Board of Directors since January 2021 but has always been committed to the City’s economic wellbeing. In his role as Senior Vice President at Brite Realty Services Inc., he has worked closely...

District Attorney honors law enforcement heroes

The Chester County District Attorney’s Office held its annual awards ceremony to recognize and honor law enforcement, first responders, Good Samaritans, and others for their extraordinary contributions in keeping Chester County a better and safer place. District Attorney Deb Ryan spoke about the many accomplishments and successes over the past year. Ryan stated, “Today, we focus on our heroes....

What To Do: Winter blues? Wine and chocolate might help

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times  Chaddsford Winery February can be a cruel month. It’s the dead of winter with bare trees, grey weather and cold winds. But there are ways to fight off the depression that mid-winter can cause – especially chocolate and wine. A recent review by Belgium researchers assessed the current research on the complex relationship between chocolate and mood....

Houlahan earns slot on House Intelligence Commitee

Chrissy Houlahan For the 118th Congress, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-6) was selected to be on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the House Committee on Armed Services. Since 2018, Houlahan has served on Armed Services and Foreign Affairs, while the Intelligence Committee is a new position, she had been advocating for this Congress. Houlahan...

Deal in place to turn historic Coatesville bank building into restaurant

Michael DePetris, Principal at Legend Properties; Jim DePetris, DEPG Development Managing Partner; Phil Ferro, Chef and Proprietor of forthcoming 30 Prime; Crosby Wood, Principal of New Heritage Properties on the steps of the historic bank building at 112 E. Lincoln Highway in Coatesville after settling the sale. The sale of the historic National Bank of Coatesville Building at 112 E. Lincoln Highway...

On Stage: Uptown! offers looks at MLK, Rustin to celebrate Black History Month

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Black History Month has arrived and Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 North High Street, West Chester, www.uptownwestchester.org) is kicking off Black History Month in style with a stage performance focusing on one of America’s most important Civil Rights leaders. Now through February 19, the Uptown! Knauer is presenting “The Mountaintop,”...

Rivera announces run for Chesco Court of Common Pleas bench

Leonard Rivera Leonard Rivera, Latino, trial lawyer from Kennett Square, is among the top candidates vying for five open seats on the Chester County Court of Common Pleas. In this tight race, Rivera stands out as the most experienced litigator currently running for County Judge and the only candidate with a master’s degree in Trial Advocacy. His breadth and depth of legal accomplishments and thousands...

DASD proud to celebrate Black History Month

Black History Month is observed annually in February and Downingtown Area School District announced it is proud to join this year’s celebration. Black History Month is the recognition and celebration of the successes and contributions of African-Americans in the United States and abroad. The individual credited for the creation of the month of celebration is Carter G. Woodson. Black History Month...

Say it ain’t so Phil: Groundhog predicts six more weeks of winter

Punxsutawney Phil, right, got to meet Gov. Josh Shapiro Thursday, but still predicted six more weeks of Winter. Pennsylvania’s very own world-famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predicted more weeks of winter after seeing his shadow this morning at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney. This marks the 108th time Phil has not seen his shadow, calling for a few more weeks of winter, during the 137-year-old...