Volunteers needed for Red Clay Cleanup
WEST CHESTER — 700 volunteers are needed for the annual Red Clay Valley Clean Up to be held on Saturday, March 24th from 8 AM – Noon. The Clean Up is co-sponsored by the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance (BRC) and the Delaware Nature Society (DNS) to sweep 90 miles of stream and road ways along the east and west branches of the Red Clay Creek, including Kennett Square Borough going south through...
First Chester County land deed on display at Historical Society
Chester County Recorder of Deeds Rick Loughery and Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell joined Delaware County Recorder of Deeds Tom Judge and the Delaware County Historical Society to visit the property site of Chester County’s first deed located in present-day Delaware County.
The first real estate deed recorded in the original Chester County, Pennsylvania, took place 330 years ago on...
Admitting vulnerability can lead to growth
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I’m confident that over the course of the six (plus) years that I have written this column, I’ve discussed my family’s obsession with basketball on numerous occasions. My husband and sons are passionate about the sport. And, the constant exposure has turned me into a fan, as well.
Therefore, particularly in the winter months (honestly, all year ‘round),...
On Stage: Even death won’t keep The Zombies from new tour
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Original members Colin Blunstone (left) and Rod Argent (right) are mourning the passing of long-time bass player Jim Rodford, and have dedicated the current North American tour to him.
Zombies are coming back to the area this weekend. That’s what zombies do. They keep coming back.
But, these Zombies are not creatures from the dead – they are musicians...
Don’t forget: turn your clocks ahead!
It is that time of year — snow on the ground notwithstanding — to turn your clocks ahead and embrace the coming of Spring.
While we lose an hour of sleep in the switch to Daylight Saving Time, we get sunlight deeper into the evening, meaning a return to outdoor time after work, sports and everything that comes with the warming weather.
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Kennett Sq. OK’s gun violence resolution
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett Square residents address Borough Council about gun control.
KENNETT SQUARE – In the wake of recent school shootings in the United States, Kennett Square Borough Council is advocating for stricter gun control legislation. At Monday night’s meeting, they voted unanimously to approve a resolution urging lawmakers to enact stronger protections against...
What To Do: Wearin’ of the green starts this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Wilmington
Even though next Saturday (March 17) is officially St. Patrick’s Day, this weekend is St. Patty’s Day Weekend for many area residents — a weekend when everyone’s homeland is Ireland and green is the preferred color for everything (clothes, food, hair, milkshakes, decorations and even beer and wine).
Dating...
On Stage: Celebrating Holi with Red Baraat
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
In a few days, the main color will be green when St. Patrick’s Day arrives. Prior to that, there is an event tonight that features a huge array of colors – and music.
On March 8, the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com) will host “Festival of Colors,” which is Red Baraat’s annual Holi celebration...
PUC moves to shut down Mariner East I & II
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
State officials moved Wednesday to shut down two liquid natural gas pipelines — one still under construction — after it was determined that the construction work was causing sinkholes in West Whiteland.
Use of the Mariner East I pipeline, in use since 1931, was halted Wednesday and construction on the Mariner East II pipeline was shutdown again by the state Public...
PA18 will tell a lot about this fall’s elections