Move to remove WCASD board members is an attack on democracy
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Court of Common Pleas Judge William P. Mahon vacated his order Friday removing five members of the West Chester Area School District Board of Education — but the case and the possibility that duly-elected public officials could be removed from office remains a possibility.
So for now, Sue Tiernan, Joyce Chester, Kate Shaw, Karen Herrmann and Daryl Durnel...
What To Do: It’s Spring! Get out there an enjoy it
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
Forget that the temperature dipped to 24 the other night and erase from your mind those snow flurries you saw the other day.
It’s spring. It has been spring for almost two weeks. March 20 was the day of the vernal equinox.
Warmer weather has arrived. Outdoor garden attractions are staring to open for the season and spring events are...
On Stage Extra: A melting pot of music and comedy on display this week
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Tempest
There is a lot of variety in the schedule for upcoming shows in the area – a Celtic rock band that was formed by a Norwegian singer (Tempest at 118 North and Havana), an American comedian whose roots are in India (Hari Kondabolu at the Grand), a punk/pop singer with an interesting background (MZ Neon at TLA), a New Orleans rock band (The Revivalists...
On Stage: Blues fans, this is your time for great local shows
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
We’re in the midst of a stretch of live concerts that will have blues music fans in the area in hog heaven (which is defined as “a state of complete happiness”).
Over a period of two weeks, the area’s concert schedule features performances by Selwyn Birchwood, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Mike Zito, Albert...
Boys’ HS Tennis: Unionville edges Oxford
Winning Team Unionville
Losing Team Oxford
Score 7 to 0
Singles Matches
Matt Miller (UHS) defeated Johnny Fields (OX) 6-0 6-2
Thomaz Bonato (UHS) defeated Jacob Horton (OX) 6-2 6-1
Jackson Kerr (UHS) defeated Dylan Gerrard (OX) 6-2 6-0
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County judge removes 5 from WCASD board over masking policy
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
The original petition filed in the West Chester Area School District case.
A Chester County judge moved Tuesday to remove five members of the West Chester Area School District Board of Education on what he termed a procedural issue — saying that neither the school board members or school district responded in a timely manner to a petition seeking the...
Davis named county’s new Director of Procurement
Robin Davis
The important job of ensuring Chester County buys its goods, supplies, and services on time and at the most competitive price will now be overseen by Robin Davis. The Chester County Commissioners have promoted the Kennett Square resident to Director of Procurement and General Services, moving up from Deputy Director.
“Through 32 years of public sector purchasing expertise, Robin has demonstrated...
Walschburger appointed Deputy County Administrator
Erik Walschburger
Following a months-long search for the ideal candidate, Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline have appointed Erik Walschburger as Deputy County Administrator. He will support County Administrator Bobby Kagel in the supervision and direction of all County government programs and administrative operations.
Walschburger comes to the Commissioners’...
Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point, April 3
A favorite spring outing for families in Chester County and beyond, the 79th running of the Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point sponsored by Radnor Hunt Foxhunters & The Hounds Foundation is slated for Sunday April 3rd at the picturesque grounds of Brandywine Red Clay Alliance’s (BRC’s) Myrick Conservation Center on Route 842, located approximately six miles west of West Chester and three miles...
Letter: We need wildlife corridors to protect local species