Two UHS runners make top five in PIAA AAA X-Country state finals

Ethan McIntyre and Cole Walker of Unionville High School celebrate their top-five finish in the PIAA AAA Country Country final with Unionville coach Mark Lacianca, Saturday. HERSHEY — Two Unionville High School cross country runners, Ethan McIntyre and Cole Walker took home top-five finishes in the state PIAA Cross Country meet, Saturday.    Send article as PDF   ...

Commissioners OK $250K for Phoenixville Senior Center infrastructure

Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline (center left), Kathi Cozzone and Terence Farrell (center right) joined many representatives from the Phoenixville Area Senior Center and the Phoenixville community to mark the start of rebuilding the Senior Center’s retaining wall. Thanks to $250,000 in funding authorized by Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline, Kathi Cozzone and Terence Farrell,...

CCIU celebrates 50 years of providing career & technical education in Chester County

Current and former students and staff from the Central Chester County Technical School, Northern Chester County Technical School, Center for Arts & Technology (CAT) Brandywine Campus, Center for Arts & Technology (CAT) Pickering Campus, TCHS Brandywine Campus, TCHS Pickering Campus and TCHS Pennock’s Bridge Campus gathered at the Celebration of 50 years of providing career and technical education...

West Chester Downtown Foundation Issues $20,000 in grant awards to local non-profits

WEST CHESTER  — On October 17th, 2019 the West Chester Downtown Foundation (WCDF) hosted their 9th annual West Chester Preservation Awards Ceremony at the Chester County Historical Society in downtown West Chester, PA. During this ceremony the Foundation announced its fifth consecutive year of grant awardees.    Send article as PDF   

On Stage: Aztec Two-Step ‘2.0’ updates beloved act

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor Aztec Two-Step Aztec Two-Step has been around for decades and has played the area numerous times over the years at a variety of venues – including Kennett Flash not long ago. When the band came to the area two years ago for a show at the World Café Live, there was a buzz. The duo was touring in support of its first studio album of new material since the release...

What To Do: Dia de Los Muertos in Kennett

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Dia de Los Muertos Not all of the spirits that came back for Halloween have gone back to their homes in the netherworld. They still have a reason to hang around here for a little longer. November 1 is a special day in Mexico and in Mexican-American communities throughout the states. It is the day known as “Dia de Los Muertos” — the Day of the...

On Stage: John Byrne comes ‘home’ to Philly

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor John Byrne Singer/songwriter John Byrne is a native of Dublin, Ireland who first worked in the United States when he was in college and then moved to this country more than 20 years ago. Now a resident of the Fishtown section of Philadelphia, Byrne will have a hometown show on November 1 at World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com)...

Commissioners tab Rivera for CWA board

WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Board of Commissioners approved the appointment Wednesday of Kennett Square lawyer Leonard Rivera, Esquire to the Chester Water Authority (CWA) Board. . Rivera fills the board position vacated by the resignation of Christopher Burkett earlier this year. Leonard Rivera previously served a five-year term (2012 to 2017) as one of three Chester County representatives...

On Stage: Allegaeon ready to rock Philly

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Allegaeon Whenever Allegaeon comes to the area for a show, metal music fans get excited. Allegaeon plays a smorgasbord of metal music that rattles the rafters and usually tours on a bill with several top-flight metal acts. When Allegaeon played the Voltage Lounge last year, the band was on a bill that included Rings of Saturn, Entheos, Neckrogoblikon,...

Op/Ed: Time for a new culture in the District Attorney’s Office

By Joseph W. Carroll, Former District Attorney, Chester County Joe Carroll (left) and Deb Ryan On November 5th Chester County voters will elect a District Attorney.  I know from having held that office for 10 years the power and responsibility that goes with the position.  As the chief law enforcement officer of the county, the DA can help keep our citizens safe and bring comfort to the victims of...