Chester County unveils new Hall of Heroes Website
A screenshot of the new Website honoring the county’s Hall of Heroes.
In time for Memorial Day 2016, Chester County announces the launch of the new Hall of Heroes website, honoring its local military heroes. The new site updates the original website created in 2001, and allows easy navigation on smart phones and tablets as well as desktop computers and laptops.
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What To Do: Holiday shows, parades and fun
Devon Horse Show, antiques on the Brandywine and more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett Square’s annual Memorial Day parade features a wide range of local bands, organizations and more, all in honor of those fallen in defense of our country.
With weather forecasts finally calling for something like summer weather this weekend, this Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time to get...
County offers safety tips for Memorial Day weekend
WEST CHESTER — Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer. Whether you are traveling or enjoying your backyard barbecue, here are some tips to keep you and your family safe this weekend and all during the summer season.
Drive Safely. When you are traveling it’s important to drive safely. Be well rested and alert, and everyone use seat belts. If your plans include drinking alcohol, have...
Victims, survivors united in fight against cancer
Relay For Life hits home for all of us
By Lauren Parker-Gill, News Editor, The Times
DOWNINGTOWN — It’s pretty safe to say that most people have been touched by cancer, in some capacity, in their life whether it’s through a family member, spouse or friend.
My mother in law was diagnosed with breast cancer in the fall of 1996 and over the course of two short years it spread throughout her body....
On Stage: Holiday weekend brings light music schedule
Adam Bricks brings tour to Philly, Friday
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Adam Bricks kicks off the holiday weekend with a show at Ortlieb’s in Philadelphia.
When Memorial Day Weekend arrives in the area, the entertainment schedule seems to lighten up a bit.
If acts are familiar with the pattern of many of the Delaware Valley’s residents, they know there are better weekends to book a...
Obituaries: Angelo Masciantonio
Angelo Masciantonio, age 88, of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He was the husband of Domenica Di Medio Masciantonio, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage.
Born in Civitella Messer Raimondo, Italy, he was the son of the late Nicola Vincenzo and Filomena Masciantonio.
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Letter From The Editor: Shiny and new!
Dear Readers,
You may have noticed a few changes here at The Times in the last few days: a bit of a more contemporary look and — finally — proper compatibility with tablets, smartphones and other mobile devices.
While we’re always looking to evolve and improve — and already have made a few tweaks to the new design based on your input — this is the first major site renovation since the launch...
Art Watch: Art driven by pain
‘Medical History Reimagined’ at Chester County Hospital
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
For the next two weeks, The Chester County Hospital is exhibiting “Medical History Reimagined” by artist and chronic pain survivor Sarah Bigham. Sarah used her experience as a patient with chronic pain to create this series of compelling images that utilize her actual medications as an...
Obituaries: Elaine D. Kellogg Fling
Elaine D. Kellogg Fling
Elaine D. Kellogg Fling, age 79 of Honey Brook, PA, formerly of Kennett Township, died Wednesday May 18, 2016 at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. She was the wife of Philip R. Fling, with whom she shared 34 years of marriage.
She graduated from Haverling High School. She then moved to Washington DC where she worked for the Navy Department. She married F....
Op/Ed: Remembering those we lost defending freedom