Art Watch: Time for the colors of Spring
Exhibits by Murray, Keane to brighten your outlook
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Now that the dreary grey days of Winter are behind us, I cannot get enough of color! This week has some terrific art shows that will get you in a colorful mood to welcome in the Spring. The Church Street Gallery in West Chester is showing the painted works of John Murray through April 19th. The opening for the show...
Despite frosty February, Sipala said Kia sales were hot
Kia dealer with outlets in West Chester and Coatesville see big increase over 2014
Jim Sipala’s Kia of West Chester.
The National Weather Service is reporting that the greater Philadelphia area experienced its coldest February since 1979, with the average temperature coming in at a frigid 25.8 degrees Fahrenheit. But those icy temps didn’t deter customers from flocking to the two Jim Sipala...
Willowdale Steeplechase tickets now on sale
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Spring is coming and excitement is building for patrons and fans of The Willowdale Steeplechase, one of Chester County’s most significant community events.
Whether you’re a horse enthusiast or just like to have a fun and beautiful day in the country, it’s time to make plans for the 23rd running of the races! In spite of the harsh weather, steeplechase horses have been in...
Area residents seek to help 7-year-old get transplant
Milledge Estes is a seven year old from Oxford in need of a bone marrow transplant to battle a rare disease. A fundraising campaign has been launched to help pay for it.
KENNETT SQUARE — Local residents are putting the word out about a Chester County child with a very rare disease and desperately in need of a bone marrow transplant and a fundraising campaign to help pay for it.
A fundraising campaign...
On Your Table: Artisan cheeses from The Farm at Doe Run
Chester County cheese makers craft wide range of tasty products
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Cheese artisans Matt Hettlinger (left) and Samuel Kennedy (right) at work in The Farm at Doe Run’s Creamery (courtesy of Stacey Gentile).
Cheese is a living thing. The cheese artisans at The Farm at Doe Run near Unionville understand this and coax the best flavors from the milk produced...
Is yoga a cure for Type A personalities?
Our over-driven columnist gives it a shot, finds peace and a few sore muscles
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Spring is all about rebirth and renewal~the snow is melting, birds are singing, flowers are pushing up from the ground. It’s the perfect time to reflect on life.
My birthday happens to fall on the last day of March and, I don’t know about you, but, as I blow out the candles...
A snowy Chadds Ford Art Show opening night
A little weather could not dampen the fun!
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Featured artist Shawn Faust enjoys some time with CFE Art Show fans
PENNSBURY – Despite a day filled will slush and snow, and many surrounding schools cancelling their activities; Chadds Ford Elementary was abuzz with excitement and a great crowd Friday night who came out to enthusiastically support the 66th annual...
What To Do: Happiness Day in Kennett
Also: Chadds Ford Art Sale, antiques at Kimberton and more!
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
If this weekend’s special event in Kennett Square had a theme song, it would have to be Pharrell Williams’ Grammy-winning hit “Happy.” That’s because March 20 is Happiness Day in Kennett Square.
March 20 has been established as the annual International Day of Happiness and all 193 United...
Spring ahead? Snow way…
Although daffodils like these are just about push up through the soil, Chester County will have to endure one more episode of winter weather, as a storm may dump as much as five inches of snow on parts of the county Friday.
At 6:45 p.m., Friday night, it will officially be spring. Unfortunately, for most of Chester County, it appears we may be digging out of a minor snow storm as winter slaps the area...
Op/Ed: It’s time to overhaul state’s tax code