UCF seeks to balance safety and students free speech rights
By JP Phillips, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — In this world of the internet and technology, how does a school district strike a balance between protecting itself and the responsibility to create safe learning environments with students’ right to free speech? That was the issue raised by a first reading of policy 815, “Acceptable Use of the Electronic Communication System” at...
Art Watch: Artist of the Month: Philip Jameson
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Celebrated West Chester artist Philip Jamison is the star of two important exhibitions this month, a retrospective show at Mala Galleria in Kennett Square, and his paintings are also featured significantly this Saturday in a live auction of the art collection of John L. Hall, at Chester County Art Association. Possibly no other living artist today has played...
Unionville girls clinch Ches Mont soccer title
The Unionville High School girls’ soccer team celebrates winning the Ches Mont league title.
The Unionville Girls Soccer Team took on the stingy Downingtown West team last Wednesday night. The game was a battle but the Unionville girls delivered in the clutch with a 3-1 win. The offense was led by Jackie Hug, Sam Ciccarelli & Veronica Hineman all netting goals. The defense led District...
On Stage (Spotlight): The Cavalera brothers cement their metal legacy
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Max and Iggor Cavalera are the original founding members of Brazilian heavy metal legends Sepultura, and specifically the team behind the band’s early albums — including seminal releases such as “Arise,” “Chaos A.D.” and “Roots.”
The Cavalera brothers have gone on to cement their legacy in metal music — Max with Soulfly, Cavalera Conspiracy...
Letter: Donze has the best experience
To The Editor,
As a 30 year resident of Pennsbury Twp, licensed attorney and law professor, I would like to offer my perspective on the race for Magisterial District Judge for our community.
I have reviewed the legal credentials of both candidates and Jane Donze will get my vote.
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Dinniman: Equine industry helps drive local economy
Dr. Barbara Dallap-Schaer, Medical Director of the New Bolton Center (right) with Senator Dinniman (center) and Pa. Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding (left) during a tour of the New Bolton Center.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The equine industry spends $546 million annually on goods, services, wages and salaries in Southeastern Pennsylvania, according to a new study conducted by Delaware Valley University.
The...
Reilly to be installed as new Head of School at Malvern Prep
Rev. Donald F. Reilly
MALVERN – On Monday, Rev. Donald F. Reilly, O.S.A., D. Min. will be officially installed as the 14th Head of School for Malvern Preparatory School. Father Reilly succeeds Christian Talbot, who resigned at the end of the 2016-17 academic year. Father Reilly previously served as president and CEO of Saint Augustine Preparatory School in Richland, N.J., and was previously the Augustinian...
Commissioners make annual agriculture awards
Don Cairns
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Board of Commissioners, along with the Agricultural Development Council (Ag Council), presented two agricultural awards at Wednesday’s Commissioners’ Meeting.
The 2017 Farmer of the Year award was presented to Don Cairns of Cairns Family Farm in Parkesburg.
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Battling the 20-minute weekend
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Why does the weekend go by sooooo quickly? Am I right? (Of course I am)
The work week drags on and on and on…but Friday comes and I blink and it’s Sunday night. It feels exceptionally fast once the summer ends and the days are shorter. Daylight Savings Time messes everything up (MAJORLY) and makes those precious 48(ish) hours of downtime feel fleeting.
So,...
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