What To Do: Winter fun around the region
From Winterfest to to local winter festivals lots of fun to keep you warm
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Winter has arrived and brought with it many things to dislike — frigid weather that chills you to the bone, a lack of sunlight and unpredictable snowstorms that cause hazardous road conditions.
Still, there are also many things to like about winter such as ice skating on frozen...
On Stage: Timely tribute to Bowie hits Phoenixville
Also: ‘Once’ returns for new run at Academy of Music
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Holy Holy, including long-time David Bowie producer Tony Visconti, performs Jan. 15, at the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville.
Holy Holy, an all-star line-up featuring Tony Visconti and Woody Woodmansey, was already touring North America performing David Bowie’s album “The Man Who Sold the...
UCF board looks at class rank changes
New members join the board for first work session – John Murphy second from right, and Elise Anderson, third from right.
Preliminary budget for 2016-2017 reviewed
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – The Unionville Chadds Ford School District (UCFSD) Board of Education had its first work session meeting of 2016 on Monday night that included new members Elise Anderson...
American Water accepting scholarship applications
Pennsylvania American Water announced that applications are being accepted for its 2016 Stream of Learning Scholarship Program to provide financial assistance to high school seniors who are planning to pursue careers in the water and wastewater industry. The program is designed to support outstanding students living in Pennsylvania American Water’s service territories who are charting a course...
Willowdale to host Night To Shine, Feb. 12
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Night to Shine, the special needs prom by The Time Tebow Foundation is coming to Chester County.
Willowdale Chapel will host The Tim Tebow Foundation’s “Night to Shine” on Feb. 12 from 6 until 9pm.
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YMCA hires Burns as development officer
Mary Burns
WEST CHESTER — The YMCA of Greater Brandywine, a leading Chester County nonprofit charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of the community, announced the appointment of Mary Burns to the position of chief development officer.
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LCH receives grant for healthcare response to domestic violence
Grows partnership with DVCCC, named one of six community health centers selected to receive funding, training, and support to address intimate partner violence.
KENNETT SQUARE, PA (January 13, 2016)— National nonprofit Futures Without Violence named La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) as one of six Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) supported community health centers that will receive...
Kimmel sworn in as E. Marlborough supervisor
First woman to join board in township history
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
East Marlborough Supervisors chair Richard Hannum swears in new board member Christine Kimmel.
EAST MARLBOROUGH – Christine Kimmel was sworn in to make her an official – and the first female – supervisor for East Marlborough Township by new president Richard Hannum at the reorganization meeting held...
Art Watch: Pulling back the curtain
The art of architecture is revealed in local show
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
“Architectural Sketches: Building an Idea” opens this Friday, January 15 at The Oxford Art Alliance with an opening reception from 5-8pm. This exciting exhibition showcases the early stage architectural renderings of renown local architects Ed Rahme, Wayne Simpson and Todd Tully Danner.
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Letter: Newlin ordinance doesn’t make horse sense
To The Editor,
Chester County’s agricultural and equine heritage has helped make it what it is today – one of the most desirable places to live in the Commonwealth and the nation. If not for the equine agriculture, horse farms, and horse lovers, there is no question that the area’s rolling hills, lush open spaces and unfettered horizons would look a lot different.
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