Kennett pledges support for DACA students

By Anne Uhle, Correspondent, The Times KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Consolidated School District said it will support students impacted by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) just days after President Trump announced that he would end the program in six months with the hope that Congress would come up with a legislative solution at its Board of Education meeting, Monday. DACA is a program...

On Stage: Ramonda Hammer hitting its stride

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Ramonda Hammer Ramonda Hammer is a relatively new Los Angeles grunge band that is beginning to hit its stride. The foursome of Devin Davis, Andy Hengl, Justin Geter, and Mark Edwards just released a five-song EP called “Destroyers” on New Professor Records. Now, Ramonda Hammer is out on tour in support of the disc – a tour that brings them to the area...

Questions about Rt. 82 safety plan don’t make sense

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times The good news is that East Marlborough Township and the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District have developed a plan to make the Route 82 corridor slower — and more importantly — safer. The $1 million project – which would largely be paid for by a federal grant, plus a smaller grant from the Longwood Foundation – would make the area near Unionville High School...

Aldi Supermarket coming to East Marlborough

Several projects approved for Route 82 By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH – The township Board of Supervisors meeting was held on Monday night, Sept. 11. After a moment of silence honoring the victims the infamous terrorist attacks on this day 16 years ago, the board conducted business as usual including the approval of a conditional use order for an Aldi Supermarket –...

On Stage: Mancari offers new treats for the ears

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Becca Mancari People have many different preferences when it comes to music listening tastes. Some prefer the ultimate familiar. Just look at the popularity of radio stations with oldies or classic rock formats. Some prefer current music – again with a sense of familiarity. So many EDM acts and modern rock bands adhere to a pattern – an act will introduce...

Split UCFSD board to vote on Rt. 82 project Monday night

By JP Phillips, Staff Writer, The Times A rendering of some of the proposed improvements for Route 82 in front of Charles F. Patton Middle School. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Not all Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Board Members are sold on the school district’s/Township’s proposal to slow traffic and enhance pedestrian safety on Route 82. Although the proposal was presented to the Board last month...

Art Watch: Under the Influences and giving back for Harvey

By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times So many great shows and art events happening this weekend that it will be very difficult for you to choose which event to go to! After months of an important retrospective show of Andrew Wyeth’s works, Somerville Manning Gallery opens this Friday with “Under the Influences,” a wonderful show that pairs a contemporary artist’s work with original...

YMCA plans welcoming week to support immigrants

More than 42 million foreign-born individuals call the United States home today, a number greater than any other in history, and there’s never been a more important time for them to be welcomed with open arms. At the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, they firmly believe that it’s crucial for immigrants to have access to integration methods and that receiving communities are prepared to welcome all. ...

Brandywine Health Foundation launches third year of youth philanthropy

The Brandywine Health Foundation is launching the third year of the exciting Coatesville Area Youth Philanthropy Program underwritten by Citadel with program support from the Marshall-Reynolds Foundation. This program will provide high school students from the greater Coatesville area with the opportunity to become engaged, involved, and to give back to their community through philanthropy and civic...

Canine Partners for Life hosts Open House, Sept. 18

COATESVILLE — Join Canine Partners for Life (CPL) for its annual Open House and Cow Bingo on Saturday, September 16 from 1 to 5pm at a new location (Manor Presbyterian Church, 505 Street Road, Cochranville, PA). Round up the entire family for an afternoon of free fun to discover how service and companion dogs change the lives of individuals with disabilities. “The Open House is my favorite CPL...