DCCC gets state funding for new Upper Darby campus

On Wednesday, Delaware County Community College received notification from the Pennsylvania Department of Education approving funding to support the College’s new, state-of-the-art Southeast Campus. The new campus is on the site of the former Archbishop Prendergast High School, near Lansdowne Avenue and Garrett Road in Upper Darby Township. “The Department is happy to provide funding assistance...

Valley teen charged with threats against Coatesville High

A teen from Valley has been charged with making threats against Coatesville Area High School (CASH) — leading to the cancellation of classes and activities at the school Monday. Wednesday, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office and Caln Township Police Department announced the arrest of a 17-year-old (the teen is not identified as he is a juvenile) in connection to a recent threat of...

ReFirement at Any Age: Add Refirement to the dictionary

By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times Hundreds of words are added to the dictionary every year. Some make sense and others are downright outrageous, in my opinion. Having said that, there are some words that should absolutely be added, in order to adhere with the current state of what is happening in the world and how society is altering their lifestyle to meet it. I’m suggesting that refire...

New selfie wall will benefit Safe Harbor

Safe Harbor of Chester County and Benchmark Federal Credit Union celebrate the unveiling of a new selfie wall in West Chester. (l to r) Benchmark Federal Credit Union VP of Retail Services Chris Breslin, Safe Harbor Board Member Jessica Minchak, State Rep. Dianne Herrin, Safe Harbor CEO Judy Jeffords-Homitz, Benchmark FCU President & CEO Dan Machon, Jr., West Chester Mayor Lillian DeBaptiste, Safe...

Command and Leadership Academy to honor Chester County’s inaugural graduates

Graduates, including 18 Chester County first responders, plus instructors and sponsors of the inaugural NJ State Association of Chiefs of Police Command and Leadership Academy in Chester County. On October 21, 2022, 18 Chester County first responders take the stage in East Windsor, NJ, to receive certification from a special leadership program. Pennsylvania’s inaugural class is among the newest graduates...

Threats prompt lockdown, closure of Coatesville Area High School

The Chester County District Attorney’s Office (DAO) and Caln Township Police are working with Coatesville Area School District (CASD) to investigate numerous threats made to Coatesville Area High School (CASH) in the past week. Tips about threats are coming in through Safe2Say and direct calls to CASH. CASH was put on lockdown on Oct. 13, after three separate Safe2Say tips were received from...

Hank’s Place to reopen in Kennett Sq., Tuesday

Hank’s Place will officially open to the public on Tuesday October 18th at its new location, 201 Birch Street in Kennett Square — in the former home on Kennett Steak and Mushroom. A community staple for over 70 years, Hank’s Place is known for its homestyle cooking, friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. Hank’s Place, based in Chadds Ford, had to close approximately 18 months ago due...

What To Do: Chester County American Indian Cultural Festival is this weekend

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times  Chester County American Indian Cultural Festival If Indian Summer is returning this weekend, then it might be a good time to check out a Native American Festival. The Chester County American Indian Cultural Festival will be held at the Ramano 4-H Center of Chester County (1841 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook,www.chescoamericanindianculturalfest.com) on...

Times 2022 election questionnaire: Dan Williams, 74th State House District

Dan Williams It is time again — for the fourth straight election cycle — for The Times election questionnaire for legislative candidates — your chance to get an unfiltered look at candidates’ views on various issues. The questions were sent out in September to both major parties in the county, asking them to be distributed to the individual campaigns. As always, the answers are not edited...

Times 2022 election questionnaire: Christina Sappey, 158th District

Christina Sappey It is time again — for the fourth straight election cycle — for The Times election questionnaire for legislative candidates — your chance to get an unfiltered look at candidates’ views on various issues. The questions were sent out in September to both major parties in the county, asking them to be distributed to the individual campaigns. As always, the answers are not edited...