Art Watch: Listening to art
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Art discussions, reviews and demonstrations are all the rage now at most of the local art galleries and museums. They are a great chance to hear artists talk about their work, and to enter into lively discussions about art, materials, and any other art related questions or comments that may pop into your head. The museums also have very interesting curator discussions...
Willowdale announces $100K challenge
EAST MARLBOROUGH — A $100,000 Steeplechase Challenge is on the race card for the 25th Anniversary Running of The Willowdale Steeplechase! This “Challenge” will help to celebrate Willowdale’s 25th Anniversary and The Pennsylvania Hunt Cup’s 83rd running. The “Challenge” will take excitement for spectators to an even higher level while offering a major opportunity for amateur riders.
The...
Loughery elected chair of Pa. Young Republicans
Rick Loughery
HERSHEY — The Pennsylvania Young Republicans elected a new chairman, Rick Loughery of Chester County, to lead the organization with new energy and a new path forward at its annual convention in Hershey, PA following the Republican Party of Pennsylvania’s official meeting.
Elected with unanimous support by the membership of the Pennsylvania Young Republicans, Chairman Loughery outlined...
EM Supervisors OK Onix Dr. carwash plan
Sewer capacity and flow study approved
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – Township supervisors, on Monday night, unanimously approved the land development plan for a new car wash on Onix Drive – behind the Bank of America and the same drive that Walmart is accessed. (Supervisor John Sarro abstained from the vote due to a relationship with the land owner.)
Ed Henry,...
KSQ Council mulls anti-discrimination ordinance
By Eliza Mohler, Correspondent, Kennett Times
The Kennett Square Borough Council focused on a proposed anti-discrimination ordinance, Monday night.
KENNETT SQUARE – Monday night’s meeting of Borough Council focused on a proposed anti-discrimination ordinance regarding employment, housing, and ownership of property in the borough. The ordinance will also be used to create the Kennett Square...
Benchmark new title sponsor for WC Bike Race
WEST CHESTER — Just days after the cancellation of Manayunk’s bike race due to lack of sponsors, West Chester’s iconic bike race announces a new title sponsor and name change for the first time in its 12-year history.
Benchmark Federal Credit Union will sponsor the Benchmark Twilight Cycling Classic for the next five years, ensuring the continued success of the race series best known for the...
Letter: Are we paying attention?
To The Editor,
Our U.S. citizens need to think seriously about a number of compelling facts affecting our nation right now.
There is overwhelming evidence that even well before the November election, when the Republicans have had the power, they change the rules in mid-stream, as long as it is convenient for them.
Here are some examples of change-overs and suppression on their part:
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Sheriff announces seven new deputies
Joining Chester County Sheriff Carolyn ‘Bunny’ Welsh (second from right ) are new deputies Peter Gardner (counterclockwise from left), Joel Buccialia, Josue Pifer, Brian Carr, CaTray Parker, Mario Dioguardi and Christian Medina.
WEST CHESTER — Following an eight-week training regimen that ended last week, seven new deputy sheriffs will be assuming duties throughout Chester County, and...
On Stage (Extra): Cinderella comes to Wilmington
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Cinderella at the Rodney Street Playhouse.
“Cinderella,” one of the most popular fairy tales in the world, exists in many forms – more than you would imagine.
“Cinderella,” or “The Little Glass Slipper,” is a folk tale with thousands of variants throughout the world. The oldest documented version comes from China, and the oldest European version...
Letter: Did UCF board violate the law?