TCHS Pickering student honored as good citizens
TCHS Pickering students pose with their DAR Good Citizen’s Award certification of recognition. Left to right: Pablo Gonzalez and Cassandra Tiburcio.
PHOENIXVILLE — Two students from the Technical College High School (TCHS) Pickering Campus demonstrated that good citizenship always pays dividends. Full-time TCHS Pickering student Pablo Gonzalez received the Daughters of the American Revolution(DAR)...
Super Six: Bonus edition to kick off 2017
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Happy New Year! I hope that you all had a glorious holiday break. It went too fast, in my opinion. To ease the blow of being back to reality, I threw in a bonus 2 for my Super Six January edition!
Here we go…
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What To Do: Time to get out and find fun
From murder mysteries to superheroes, lots of reasons to venture out
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
If you’re able to block out the winter weather and want to get out of the house to do something fun this weekend, you have some interesting options.
Every Friday and Saturday in January, the Chaddsford Winery (632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, 610-388-6221, http://www.chaddsford.com) will...
Fiorentino named President of WCU
Had held post on interim basis since April, 2016
Dr. Christopher M. Fiorentino
WEST CHESTER — The Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education today selected Dr. Christopher M. Fiorentino to serve as president of West Chester University of Pennsylvania, effective January 9. Dr. Fiorentino has held the position of interim president at the university since April 2016.
Prior...
Kichline elected County Commissioners’ Chair
Cozzone re-elected as Vice-Chair
Michelle Kichline
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline was elected Chair of the Commissioners during Thursday morning’s Board of Commissioners organizational meeting. It is her first time to serve as Chair.
Commissioner Kathi Cozzone was re-elected Vice Chair.
This election marks the first all-female County Commissioners leadership in Chester...
Canine Partners For Life seeks volunteers to raise puppies
COCHRANVILLE — You can help change the life of an individual with a disability by raising a puppy for Canine Partners for Life (CPL). CPL trains and places service dogs to assist individuals with a wide range of physical and cognitive disabilities.
The service dog industry continues to grow and CPL is processing more applications than ever before. In order to meet the increased demand, CPL has to...
On Stage: Hooters’ Bazilian highlights ‘Light of Day’
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Last year, Philadelphia area finally had its own Light of Day event. Now, it’s back for another year. On January 7, the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, philly.worldcafelive.com) will host “Light of Day Philadelphia: Songwriters Up Close & Personal” – Philly’s second installment in the “Light of Day WinterFest”...
All About Connecting: Taking stock of 2016
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
Happy New Year 2017!
Wow…so many possibilities, so many unknowns. You’ve probably already thought about your New Year’s resolutions. However, to help you get the most out of your resolutions, I have created my easy All About Connecting “Quick Year End Review” worksheet. It quickly sums up all the good, bad and ugly from last year, but with a positive...
Uptown! opens Knauer Center with a bash
The four people who envisioned the Knauer Center six years ago are (from L to R) Richard K. May, Linda Foster, Connie McEvoy and Tom McEvoy. Photo by Christie Green Photography.
WEST CHESTER — After six years of hard work, Uptown! Entertainment Alliance is ready to debut its theater, the Knauer Performing Arts Center, to the public.
The New Year’s Eve Gala, sold out since October, was one of the...
A shiny new year: things are about to get interesting