Radley Run plans upgrades to golf course

BIRMINGHAM — Radley Run continues to move to the forefront of West Chester area member owned Family Centered Country Clubs. The Radley Run membership overwhelmingly passed a resolution to enhance and renovate an already outstanding golf course. Enhancements and upgrades are scheduled to begin this fall and will be completed prior to the start of the regular golf season in the spring of 2016.  All...

Art Watch: James Welling featured at Brandywine River Museum

Street Road Artist’s Space featured at Galer, Sept. 13 By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times At The Brandywine River Museum of Art, Thursday September 10 at 6pm there will be a fascinating talk with contemporary photographer James Welling and Thomas Padon, Director of the Brandywine River Museum of Art on the influence of Andrew Wyeth’s paintings on Welling’s artistic exploration...

UCF board, teachers approve factfinders’ report

OK means 4-year contract runs through 2018-19 school year By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Board of Education discusses the factfinders report during Tuesday’s special board meeting. EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District and its teachers both have accepted the recommendations of the state-appointed fact finder for a new four-year...

Do’s and don’ts for preparing your child for a dental visit

By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times As a parent, I always want to make things easier for my kids. However, as a dentist, sometimes I see very well-intentioned moms and dads inadvertently make things more difficult. Here’s what you should know. Don’t promise a reward for good behavior. Most kids have dental visits that are completely free of discomfort and by promising them a...

Rotary goes to ‘new heights’ Thursday for Phila. Outward Bound School

West Chester rappelling event raises funds for local youth By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times West Chester’s Mayor Carolyn Comitta rappels down the side of One Logan Square. WEST CHESTER – When Philadelphia’s Mayor Nutter invited West Chester’s Mayor Carolyn Comitta to rapel down the side of the 31 story One Logan Square to fundraise for the Philadelphia Outward Bound School; Comitta...

Students to get hands on with robot at TCHS Pickering

The Baxster robot by Rethink Robotics is programmed to package boxes at the Omega Design Corporation in Exton. In September, the robot will be moved to the TCHS Pickering Campus and used in the Electronics and Robotics program. Robots are coming to the Technical College High School (TCHS) Pickering Campus. Specifically, the Baxster, a collaborative robot designed by Rethink Robotics. With a modern...

The sheer joy that is Houppette

Beauty boutique opens in Kennett Square, I’m thrilled By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times The doors opened and angels burst into song! OK, that’s a bit dramatic, but it is how I feel about my favorite beauty boutique, Houppette, opening its second location in Kennett Square. No more excuses for not having the perfect shade of lipgloss or signature scent of perfume that I have been nagging...

Boon, Boyle lead Unionville in romp over Garnet, 37-13

Explosive offense, speed bury neighboring rivals Unionville senior running back Brandon Boon (29) with fullback Bryce McManus (44) leading the way hits the line, Friday night. Boon rushed for 222 yards and a pair of TD in Unionville’s 37-13 win over Garnet Valley. Jim Gill Photo. By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH — If Friday night is any indication of things to come, the 2015...

The Land Conservancy celebrates 20 year with Hootenanny, Sept. 12

The Land Conservancy of Southern Chester County is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a Hootenanny Hoedown, Sept. 12. EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Land Conservancy of Southern Chester County is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a Hootenanny Hoedown, Sept. 12. The event, which starts at 5:30 pm, will be held at The Ruins on the PA Hunt Cup Course.    Send article as PDF   ...

United Way allocates $95K to five new vital community service programs

    WEST CHESTER— United Way of Chester County welcomes five new service programs to an existing network of over 60 funded  programs under the Community Impact Fund.  $95,000 has been allocated to support the new programs each year for a two year period, under United Way’s education and health initiatives. United Way’s network is extensive but the work is local providing education, health,...