Tulips in full bloom at Longwood
The tulips at Longwood Gardens are at the peak of color right now, Longwood officials say.
The tulips are at peak bloom now at Longwood Gardens! The historic 600-foot long Flower Garden Walk is boasting with more than 100,000 tulips and other seasonal blooms in a rainbow of colors. The Idea Garden is awash in innovative plant combinations that are always an anticipated sight. Peak bloom is expected...
Obituaries: James H. Mosier
James H. Mosier, Sr., age 91, of Landenberg, PA, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. He was the husband of Frances Combs Mosier, with whom he shared 68 years of marriage.
Born in Laurel Bloomery, TN, he was the son of the late Wiley and Mary Riddle Mosier.
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Obituaries: Yvonne Christy Moore
Yvonne “Toddy” Christy Moore, age 87, of Hockessin, DE, died Sunday April 17, 2016 at her Home. She was the loving wife of Joseph E. Moore, Jr., who died in January of this year and with whom she shared 63 years of marriage.
Born in West Chester, PA., she was a daughter of the late Rowland and the late Mary Malloy Christy.
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SALTHSON 2016 raises funds for low-income youth
Salesianum students dance the night away while raising funds for the Summer Learning Collaborative.
WILMINGTON, DE – Salesianum’s gymnasium was the place to be for more than 1,200 students from Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey late Friday night through early Saturday morning. Together, these energized teens danced the night away at ‘SALTHSON 2016,’ with an electrified focus on...
Willowdale event to assist women in developing nations
GAiN summer interns preparing LuoPad materials at the Mount Joy, Lancaster Country Logistics Center last August. The two women are Kayla Moses from Virginia Commonwealth University, and Kara-Elise Mcgill from Kutztown University.
Did you know that most girls in developing countries will miss 20% of the school year because of their period and most women are not able to leave home to work to support...
Springtime puts stress on women
While men just let it all hang out, women want perfect summer bodies
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Spring is here! FINALLY. I know this not because of the weather forecast or by sticking my head out the front door…I know this because every female in my life is on a diet.
LITERALLY.
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Sheriff announces reorg, promotions
From left, Chester County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy George March, Sergeant Janis Pickell, Corporal Wayne Johnson, Sheriff Carolyn Bunny Welsh, Corporal Brad DeSando, Captain Jason Suydam, Lieutenant Adam Sibley and Corporal Robert Buckley.
WEST CHESTER — Six Chester County Deputy Sheriffs were sworn in to new positions this week as a result of an office reorganization undertaken by County Sheriff...
What To Do: It’s Spring — get out there
Celebrate the blooming of a new season in a national park
By Danny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
April 16 is National Junior Ranger Day at National Parks.
Here are some important things to know.
National Park Week is April 16-24 this year. There are more than 400 National Parks in America. Quite a few of the nation’s most interesting National Parks are located in the Delaware Valley.
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On Stage: Uke virtuoso comes to Phoenixville
Tiffany, yes that Tiffany, is back and playing Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Jake Shimabukuro
Hawaii native Jake Shimabukuro just released his “best of” live collection album — an album titled “Live In Japan.” On April 17, his fans will be able to experience the ukulele master “Live in Phoenixville,” when Shimabukuro performs in concert at the Colonial Theatre (Bridge...
On endorsements and superdelegates: let the people decide