Pucker up: Victory’s Monkey gets sour variant
Victory Brewing Company (Victory) announces the arrival of Sour Monkey in a new format January 1 – just in time to celebrate the season. As part of the celebration, the beloved national brewery is also introducing an extremely limited run of their new Sour Monkey Remix.
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State Police looks back on achievments of 2016
This week, State Police Commissioner Tyree C. Blocker reviewed the department’s achievements and the State Police issued a run down of some of the steps they’ve taken to keep the citizens of Pennsylvania safe in 2016.
“In 2016, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) has continued to carry the designation of the “First and Finest” state police agency in the country while advancing into the...
State: Cats exposed to avian flu in quarantine in Chesco
Veterinarians at Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture have confirmed that almost a dozen cats that may have been exposed to an avian-type influenza virus in New York City shelters have been placed in special quarantine in one of three animal shelters in Chester County.
The low-pathogenic influenza virus does not pose a health hazard to people, according to the Pennsylvania Department of...
TCHS students bring cheer to families in need
Students, faculty and staff from TCHS Pennock’s Bridge Campus raised over $13,000 to help purchase new items, goods, toys and clothing for economically disadvantaged families.
DOWNINGTOWN — Students from all three Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) Technical College High School (TCHS) campuses and the Child and Career Development Center (CCDC) brought an abundance of hope to Chester County...
Merry Christmas to all
From our families to yours: a very merry Christmas.
We hope that all can take a moment and embrace the concepts of peace on Earth and goodwill toward men — something in terribly short supply right now.
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What To Do: Celebrate Christmas by stepping back in time
Also: Fun for those who don’t celebrate Christmas
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Reacting of George Washington crossing the Delaware.
For those of us who celebrate Christmas (more for those who don’t below), there is the the anticipation and excitement of the coming holiday, followed by the thrill of Christmas morning.
But what to do after, when there is often a lull between...
Art Watch: Give the gift of art memberships
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
If you just can’t decide on that perfect piece of art, then consider buying a museum or art association membership for your friend or family. Memberships allow the recipient free admissions, discounted classes and lectures, and get the member invited to lots of fun art-filled activities with creative-loving people; plus memberships are mostly tax-deductible...
On Stage: Disney on Ice Skates into town
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Philadelphia has many popular holiday traditions that have been entertaining area families for years. The tradition of a spectacular Disney on Ice skating show visiting Philadelphia during the Christmas holiday stretches back for decades and it’s still going – stronger than ever.
From December 23-January 2, the Wells Fargo Center (3601 S. Broad Street,...
Attorney General announces settlement over WC apartment rentals
Attorney General Bruce R. Beemer today announced a legal settlement with two rental companies alleged to have illegally imposed fees on West Chester University students leasing luxury apartments.
The settlement was reached with West Chester Commons, L.P., College Arms, L.P., and Walters Pennsylvania 1, Inc., the general partner of the other two companies. The settlement is the result of an investigation...
Op/Ed: Municipal funding decisions for fire/EMS putting public at risk