Two Chester County students named AP Scholars
MIDDLEBURG, Va. — Two Chester County natives were part of 21 Foxcroft School students — including nine current seniors and one-third of last spring’s graduates — that earned 2015 AP Scholar designation from the College Board for extraordinary achievement on Advanced Placement Exams, Academic Dean Courtney Ulmer announced Monday.
This is the 12th consecutive year in which Foxcroft...
Bentley Systems pledges $250K to Chester Co. Historial Society
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) is pleased to receive a technology pledge of $250,000 from Bentley Systems for the upcoming exhibition Chester County: A Place in History. The pledge will aid CCHS in developing interactive components for this exhibit such as touchscreens, mobile tablets, handicapped-accessible devices, computer-based kiosks and listening stations, audio...
A little self care is good for you and those around you
If you don’t take care of yourself, it’s hard to care for others
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Now that I have added “full time student” to my already overflowing resume (700 jobs, 2 kids and 1 husband), I have been less than pleasant to hang around with. I know this about myself. Guess what? I KNOW THIS. For the foreseeable future, there is not much hope of anything changing...
Unionville uses strong ‘D’ special teams to hold off Oxford, 24-7
Sets up pivotal contest at Great Valley next week
By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times
Unionville’s Trevor Gardiner blocks a punt by Oxford’s Dan Green, resulting in a safety. Gardiner has three sacks for the Indians. Jim Gill Photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Michelangelo’s David, it wasn’t.
Unionville will take its, at times, sloppy and uneven win over Oxford, 24-7, Friday night, but it...
Chadds Ford Supervisors OK 3 ordinances
Steep slopes ordinance gets final approval
By Kris Firey-Poling, Staff Writer, The Times
Phyllis Recca, Chadds Ford resident, thanks Chadds Ford staff and board of supervisors for their help in her recently published book, Chadds Ford Then & Now.
CHADDS FORD — After several compliments to the staff and board, the Township Board of supervisors buckled down to a full agenda of legislation and...
What To Do: Beer and wine lovers rejoice
Also: a ‘scary’ number of Halloween-themed events to enjoy
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The 18th annual Kennett Brewfest is this weekend.
This is a weekend for beer lovers and wine aficionados to celebrate because there are two wine festivals and a beer festival on the calendar.
The 18th Annual Kennett Brewfest (600 S. Broad Street, Kennett Square, 610-444-8188, http://kennettbrewfest.com),...
On Stage Extra: Critically-acclaimed Decker. hits Philly
Hollywood Undead, Archie Palmer and more on local stages
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Brandon Decker — who performs as decker. — brings his unique bend of rock, folk and psychedelic to Philadelphia Friday night.
When Brandon Decker, who is headlining a show on October 9 at Bourbon and Branch (705 North Second Street, Philadelphia, 215-238-0660, bourbonandbranchphilly.com), makes...
Weer named Chester Co. Chief Fire Marshall
John Weer
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Department of Emergency Services announced Thursday that John Weer has been named Chester County Chief Fire Marshal.
Since 2008, Weer, a resident of East Marlborough, has served as the Assistant Chief Fire Marshal for the Chester County Department of Emergency Services (DES). His responsibilities have included assisting Chester County fire and police...
On Stage: Legendary British rockers come to area
Ray Davies, Peter Frampton and the Zombies all with local shows
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Over the next few days, there will be three shows in the area featuring legendary British rockers whose careers began in the early-to-mid 1960s — rockers who are still making relevant music and are far from past their prime. Area fans will be treated to shows by former Kinks’ lead guitarist...
Brandywine Health Foundation names three to board
COATESVILLE — The Brandywine Health Foundation announced the addition of three new members to its volunteer Board of Directors, Thursday. Since its inception in May 2001, the Coatesville-based public foundation has distributed more than $14 million in grants to non-profits improving health in the greater Coatesville area.
2015-2016 New Officers include: Dawn M. James, Chair (Downingtown); Jason...
