La Comunidad names Jones as President & CEO

Alisa Jones is the new President and CEO of La Comunidad Hispana. KENNETT SQUARE — La Comunidad Hispana has a new leader:  Alisa M. Jones was named President and Chief Executive Officer of the organization, Board of Directors announced Monday. Jones had been serving as LCH’s Interim President and CEO since January. She had served as the organization’s Chief Operating Officer since 2013. Chairman...

Willowdale Steeplechase – 23 years of family fun

Steeplechase fans enjoy each other’s company and some great hats! By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH – Thousands of families attended the Willowdale Steeplechase Sunday – a regional Mother’s Day tradition now celebrating its 23rd year. A “James Bond” themed tail gate competition, Jack Russell Terrier races, boutique shopping, kid friendly crafts and of course,...

Saving the Post Office

Handcuffed by Congress, Postal Service faces a murky future By Nathaniel Smith, Columnist, The Times I’ve always been a fan of the post office. I enjoy getting the mail out of the letterbox attached to my house six days a week; I like knowing that a mail carrier is walking around my neighborhood and going to people’s doors without asking for subscriptions or conversions. I enjoy taking...

A mother’s note to her sons on Mothers Day

Reflections on raising two teen boys, the fears, the joys By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times My dearest sons, Even though everyday is a joy with you little cherubs, I wanted to take the opportunity to tell you just how much you have changed my life for the better. The funny thing about parenthood (that no one tells you in advance) is how hard it is, ALL THE TIME. Not necessarily hard in...

What To Do: If it’s Mothers Day, It’s Willowdale

From Steeplechases to local stages, there’s lots to do with Mom this weekend By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The 23rd Annual Willowdale Steeplechase takes place Sunday, complete with the annual tailgating competition, antique cars — and of course, the hats. It’s Mother’s Day on May 10 and you can go the traditional route and take mom out to a nice dinner. But, if you’re looking...

On Your Table: Celebrate National Gardening Month

Enjoy a family adventures starting vegetables from seeds By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent,The Times Planting seeds for a summer garden is a great family project. Vegetable plants can also be gotten at local garden centers. Starting seeds that will grow to produce this summer’s garden bounty and then nurturing a backyard garden plot can be a fun family project.   It’s the miracle...

Chadds Ford honors Klaver for service

Webb Road development OK’d, but property must be checked for historical artifacts By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times Chadds Ford honored long-time township volunteer and former supervisor Keith Klaver Wednesday night, during the Board of Supervisors meeting. From left are Frank Murphy, Samantha Reiner, Keith Klaver, Steve Barrar, Ed Miles, Colleen Morrone and George Thorpe. CHADDS...

On Stage: Shen Yun brings Chinese culture to area

Also. Mother/Daughter duo performs, punk poetry and more By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The Shen Yun Performing Arts opens a three-run at the Merriam Theater, Friday. When people see the annual touring production by Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time, they usually exit the theater with awe-struck looks on their faces. Invariably, they return to see the show the following year —...

Spring Meadow residents seek third access point to neighborhood

Supervisors remind residents to get building permits before starting projects By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times Birmingham’s Board of Supervisors addressed a number of resident issues Monday, including access into the Spring Meadows neighborhood and building permit issues. BIRMINGHAM — Requests from township residents dominated Monday’s Board of Supervisors meeting. Robert...

Letter: Decline in fire volunteers a crisis in Pennsylvania

To The Editor, A member of the Pennsylvania Senate was quoted last week as saying the decline of brave, volunteer firefighters has reached a crisis point across Pennsylvania. This sad state is endangering the welfare of all residents across the Commonwealth. A newspaper article quoted Senator Kim Ward as saying is it well past the time for lawmakers to address this issue. I know some of our local legislators...