Pocopson: So far, so good on bridge replacement
Strode’s Mill restoration supported by township
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
Contractors work on removing the bridge supports, Wednesday, now that the entire deck of the Rt. 926 bridge has been removed. The new bridge is expected to be open on or about Sept. 1.
POCOPSON – “Well, the bridge is out!” exclaimed Pocopson supervisor Elaine DiMonte as soon as the public comment portion...
County school of government announces spring session
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County School of Government, a free course open to all county residents, is scheduled to begin on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at the Chester County Library in Exton. This year’s “school” includes an overview of Chester County government’s services and responsibilities, followed by three further evenings that include panel discussions on topics affecting all county...
All About Connecting: Online dating quiz
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
This month, a quiz to kick off the column (don’t worry about studying!):
ALL ABOUT CONNECTING’S ONLINE DATING QUIZ
Do you find that the people you write through online dating sites and apps don’t write you back?
Do you find that the people that reach out to you are the ones you are not interested in?
Do you wonder if there are any new people on these...
Art Watch: When myth is most becoming
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
March kicks off with first Friday art gallery openings all over Chester County, and my favorite pick is at Mala Galleria in Kennett Square where allegorical painter Rachel Romano has a solo show “True North” throughout March, with an opening artist reception this Friday March 3 from 6-9pm at the gallery at 206 East State Street in Kennett Square.
The...
Hoffman named to UCF curriculum post
By Julianne Besznyak, Correspondent, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — As was the case with the job of Assistant Superintendent, a familiar face will be filling the job of Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Director of Curriculum and Instruction — current Patton Middle School Principal, Tim Hoffman.
The district Board of Education moved Monday night to appoint of Hoffman to replace John Nolen,...
Indivisible KSQ holds first meeting, plans 2nd March 4
KENNETT SQUARE — Dozens of people from as far away as Coatesville and West Chester packed the meeting room in the Kennett Library to participate in the organizing meeting of Indivisible KSQ.
Organizers Megan Bushnell and Laura Florence opened meeting by sharing their reasons for getting an Indivisible chapter started in Kennett Square then opened the meeting to participants to share why they were...
UHS Drum Line, Color Guard start competition season
The Unionville High School Indoor Color Guard and Drumline were both very active this past weekend.
The Indoor Color Guard competed at the WGI – Winter Guard International, Mid-Atlantic Regional at South Brunswick HS in New Jersey. This was the group’s first ever WGI competition. In the Scholastic A division, it placed in 6th place in prelims, out of 18 groups and made the finals competition...
Conestoga wins regional STEM competition
The winning team from Conestoga High School poses with their coach after the Governor’s STEM competition award ceremony.
DOWNINGTOWN — Chester County high school students skilled in science, technology, engineering and math competed in this year’s regional Governor’s STEM competition on Wednesday, February 1 at the Chester County Intermediate Unit.
This year, Conestoga High School finished...
Spring fever coming just a bit early this year
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I am (blissfully) typing this article while sitting out on the patio, sans coat, iced coffee in hand. In February. Although it is highly unlikely that these 70 degree temps will continue long term, I am happy to soak it up now. Even when the weather returns to normal, the brief respite from winter is enough to force an early transition of the contents of my...
On Stage (Extra): A ‘Curious’ case of Broadway-style entertainment
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
Theater fans from this area have been very fortunate this month – mainly because of the offerings from the Kimmel Center’s “Broadway Philadelphia” series at the Academy of Music (Broad and Locust streets, Philadelphia, 215-731-3333, www.kimmelcenter.org).
Instead of being presented for the umpteenth...
