Tempers flare over Pocopson’s Barnard House
Debate over building gets ‘personal’
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
The fate of Pocopson’s Barnard House sparked a heated debate during Monday night’s Board of Supervisors meeting. Times’ file photo.
POCOPSON – “I’m leaving. This is starting to get personal…,” said former township supervisor and former member of the disbanded Barnard House Steering...
Obituaries: Antonio ‘Gin’ Rosario
Antonio “Gin” Rosario, age 70, of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016,at the Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, PA. He was the husband of Aida Bonilla Sanchez, with whom he shared 43 years of marriage.
Born in Maricao, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Dolores Rosado and Eugenia Rivera.
He had worked in the mushroom industry for many years.
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Sheriff’s Cruise Night, Friday at WCU
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Sheriff’s Department 5th annual Cruise Night is being held Friday, August 19, 2016, at West Chester University’s Farrell Stadium.
Proceeds from the event benefits the Chester County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit, according to Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh.
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Art Watch: Members’ show at Oxford Art Alliance
Broadway comes to West Chester
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The 2016 Oxford Arts Alliance Member’s Show starts this Friday, August 19th, with an opening at their Third Street gallery from 5-8pm sponsored by Armstrong Cable Company.
“This year’s Member’s Show is a real community art show, exhibiting art by the professional artist to the weekend amateur – which is...
On Your Table: Take corn beyond the cobb
Try pasta with a creamy corn sauce and summer vegetables
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Enjoy corn pureed and used as a sauce over pasta dressed with fresh summer vegetables.
The saying goes that corn should be “knee high by the fourth of July”. Well this year’s crop certainly has surpassed that standard here in the midst of August. Today, driving down a rolling country...
Chester County turns to business community to find poll workers
: Chester County Commissioners, Voter Services staff and county chambers of commerce members meet to launch the county’s Professional Civic Partnership program. Front left to right: Commissioners Terence Farrell, Kathi Cozzone and Michelle Kichline; second row left to right, Mark Yoder, Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce; Guy Ciarrocchi, Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry; Kara...
Just a few (ok, maybe more) thoughts about Rio Olympics
Random comments and the road to ‘meh’
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Thanks to the ridiculous back and forth between Trump and Hillary, it’s hard to be proud of being an American. Thankfully, the Olympics have provided a much needed boost to our country’s confidence.
But, here’s the part that sounds like me…I’m over it. I start out with boundless enthusiasm;...
Tribute to a great man: Mayor Kennedy
Meanwhile, Trump claims PA election will be ‘rigged’
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
In a week that we should be celebrating the legacy of a Chester County legend — James C. Kennedy, the long-time Mayor of South Coatesville who passed away Thursday at the age of 99 — we are forced to deal with the specter of a presidential candidate who claims the commonwealth’s elections are likely...
On Stage (extra): Sover brings red-hot guitar to Chesco
70s rock legends Styx performs in the area this week
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Greg Sover
Philadelphia may be home to guitar ace Greg Sover but he’ll be spending time in Chester County over the next few days.
On August 13, Sover will have a “CD Release Party” at the Steel City Coffee House (203 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, 610-933-4043, www.steelcitycoffeehouse.com). Then, he...
Op/Ed: The Constitution and why it matters