County adds 80 acres to Nottingham Park
Chester County’s Nottingham County Park has increased in size with the acquisition of 80 acres of preserved land donated by The Nature Conservancy.
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners announced Monday the acquisition of 80 acres of preserved land which are attached to Nottingham County Park, and will extend the size of the park by more than 10 percent. The additional acres were conveyed...
Ex-DA Carroll backs Ryan’s bid for Chesco DA
Former Chester County District Attorney Joe Carroll with DA candidate Deb Ryan.
WEST CHESTER – Last Thursday, Deb Ryan officially announced that she will seek a historic election for Chester County District Attorney. When elected in November, Ryan will be the first woman and the first Democrat to hold this office. A seasoned prosecutor with 15 years of experience, and a former Deputy District Attorney...
Inner Nature: That sense of smell
By Vidja Rajan, Columnist, The Times
When preparing a body for embalming, the Ancient Egyptians carefully entombed organs considered necessary for the afterlife with the body. The brain was considered dispensable and was pulled out of the skull with a hooked rod inserted through the nose (http://legacy.mos.org/quest/mummy.php). In this, the ancient Egyptians discovered something significant: it’s...
Paying tribute to couples who love — and fight fires together
Amanda and Tom Keesey
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and in fire stations across Chester County love is in the air. To help celebrate the holiday, the Chester County Fire Chiefs Association is paying special tribute to couples who keep the spark of romance alive by saving lives together as volunteer firefighters.
The Association also encourages anyone looking to show their love for their...
On Stage: Curtis On Tour, Chris Barron hit Chesco tonight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
A vocal-quartet plus pianists as part of the Curtis On Tour Vocal Quartet.
Frequently, area music fans turn their attention to shows in Philadelphia when they’re looking for live entertainment.
On February 9, music fans from Philly and its suburbs will be looking to Chester County as a destination for top-flight live performances with a concert of...
What To Do: Break up winter blahs with Valentine’s fun
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Victorine’s Valentine Day
Celebrating Valentine’s Day is always a good way to break up the doldrums of a grey winter.
Valentine’s Day Weekend has arrived so here are a few suggestions on how to celebrate the occasion with your sweetheart. There are several special events in the area that have become cherished traditional events in this area.
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Mixed Media: China Pop at Delaware Contemporary
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
I wouldn’t have blamed you if you weren’t able to make it out for any of last weekend’s events, considering the delightful polar vortex that overshadowed most of the country last week. On that note, while Pop Up Art KSQ still hosted their Wilmington exhibition, OFF SITE at Chris White Gallery, they will also be hosting a closing reception on February...
On Stage: Second chance to see Finding Neverland
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Finding Neverland. Photo: Jeremy Daniel
If you missed the opportunity to see “Finding Neverland” when it played Philadelphia a little more than a year ago, you now have a second chance to catch a performance of the hit musical.
But, be aware – if you snooze, you lose.
“Finding Neverland” is returning to the area for a run at The Playhouse...
On Stage: RKCB comes to Philly tonight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
RKCB
Card players who specialize in bridge might get confused if they do a Google search and see that RKCB will be in Philadelphia on February 6. In their world, RKCB is a bridge play that means Roman Key Card Blackwood.
Music fans, however, will not be confused when they see a listing for a concert by RKCB.
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American Mushroom Institute hires Roberts as new director
Rachel Roberts
AVONDALE — The American Mushroom Institute (AMI) has hired Rachel Roberts as Executive Director, the association announced today.
Roberts comes to the association with 20 years of experience in policy consulting, government and nonprofit management and enjoys connecting business leaders, elected officials and community leaders.
“We are very excited to bring Rachel onboard,” said...
