Unionville holds off improved Avon Grove, 27-17
Indians’ ground game, special teams overcomes Red Devils strong throwing game
By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times
Unionville’s Brandon Boon breaks out into the open on a 78-yard TD kickoff return against Avon Grove Friday night. Jim Gill photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Big plays at key moments by a team’s stars often make the difference in a game.
Without question, that was the case Friday...
Coatesville’s ArcelorMittal ‘forges’ its way as steel industry leader
Local steel plant leverages proud history, manufacturing expertise and strong community support
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
COATESVILLE – For 205 years, the United States’ oldest, continuously operating steel mill has called Chester County home. Currently owned and operated by ArcelorMittal – USA, the plant has a fascinating history of providing essential components to...
What To Do: Harvest Festival season a harbinger of fall
Also: West Chester Restaurant Festival and much, much more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The leaves will be starting to change color soon and that means that the season of harvest festivals has arrived. One of the first will be the Chaddsford Winery Harvest Festival which will be held September 19 and 20 at the Chaddsford Winery (632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, 610-388-6221, http://www.chaddsford.com).
The...
Pennsbury debates Parker Preserve open space
Also, Supervisors approve emergency services study
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Ann Walters, Landscape Architect, presents her Parker Preserve open space landscape plan to Pennsbury Township supervisors at Wednesday night’s meeting.
PENNSBURY — The main focus of Wednesday’s township Board of Supervisors meeting involved replanting the Homeowners Association’s (HOA) open space...
¡Vive tu vida! Sept. 26 in Anson Nixon Park
More than 2,000 people are expected to attend ¡Vive tu vida! in Kennett Square on Sept. 26.
KENNETT SQUARE — The fifth annual ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® event with La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) and the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (NAHH) will return to Anson B. Nixon Park on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Drawing 2,000 people to the park for free health screenings,...
On Stage: Bobby Whitlock, a legend you may not know
Also: Colin Quinn brings his one-man show to Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Bobby Whitlock (with wife Coco Carmel) was a key member of seminal bands such as Derek and The Dominos, but many fans may not know his name. He and Carmel play this weekend in Sellersville.
Serious fans of rock music — especially classic rock — are well aware of Bobby Whitlock and his many...
Art Watch: Creating a real ‘Rubber Soul’
Local artist repurposes old rubber tires into beautiful sculpture
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
After viewing the stunning show “Reconstructed Elements” at The Delaware Art Museum, I was fascinated to learn more about the local sculptor Helen Mason, who created the fluid, beautiful, black rubber abstract sculptures for this show. Each of the artists in “Reconstructed Elements”...
O’Leary named Exec. Dir. of Chesco Planning Commission
Brian O’Leary
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners said Wednesday that they have appointed Brian O’Leary as Executive Director of the Chester County Planning Commission. He starts in his new post on Oct, 5 and replaces Ronald Bailey who retired earlier this year.
O’Leary has nearly 30 years of public planning experience with Montgomery County Planning Commission, and his move...
Johnson new CEO of North American Land Trust
Stephen Thor Johnson
CHADDS FORD — North American Land Trust (NALT), a national, not-for-profit land conservation organization, today announced that Stephen Thor Johnson will become President and CEO. He will succeed Andrew L. Johnson (no relation), who founded the organization in 1992.
Stephen Johnson of Lincoln, MA, was selected by the Board of Directors following a year-long search after Andrew...
Costello announces ‘Academy Day’ for interested PA-06 students
WEST CHESTER – On September 19th, the office of Congressman Ryan Costello (PA-6) will host an informational open house for students who are interested in attending one of the nation’s uniformed service academies. The Academy Day will take place at Wyomissing High School.
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