‘StringFest’ 2015 held at Kennett High
Tri-county student talent delights
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
StringFest musicians practice in preparation for Tuesday evening’s concert
KENNETT – This week, nearly 100 5th and 6th grade student-musicians from Philadelphia, Delaware and Chester Counties came together at Kennett High School to showcase their combined talents.
StringFest is an annual event sponsored by the PA Music...
Art Watch: Celebrating the Art Trust
The Art Trust is celebrating its tenth year in downtown West Chester
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
You may have noticed a hub of activity every month at the Meridian Bank at 16 West Market Street in downtown West Chester. Rarely does one see a bank office so brimming with people after 5pm! In the case of the Meridian Bank, they are the showplace for a small group of local artists who call themselves...
Wolf pitches severance tax, education funding in Caln
Proposed act would put 5% tax on natural gas extraction, raise up to $1B
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Gov. Tom Wolf introduces his proposal for a natural gas severance tax, with much of the proceeds to go to education funding, at Caln Elementary School, Wednesday.
CALN – Gov. Tom Wolf visited Caln Elementary School Wednesday morning to introduce the Pennsylvania Education Reinvestment...
Reporting child abuse: we all have a responsibility
New Act 31 means penalties for those suspect abuse but don’t report it
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Children, their health, well-being and protection from predators are all of our business. Dentists and dental hygienists have always been listed as mandated reporters of child abuse in the state of Pennsylvania. What’s new is the effect of the newly passed ACT 31...
Find true love on Valentine’s Day: adopt a pet
Hazelnut is just one of many potential loves of your life you could meet at the Chester County SCPA’s Valentine’s Day adopt event Saturday.
WEST CHESTER — If you’re looking for love this weekend, why not visit the Chester County SPCA — Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to adopt a pet! The shelter’s homeless animals are all waiting for that special someone to come along and fall...
UPDATE: Chadds Ford woman’s death ruled a homicide
UPDATE: Chadds Ford woman’s death ruled a homicide
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Karlie Hall, a 2014 gradate of Unionville High School, died early Sunday morning following an alleged altercation with her boyfriend, Gregorio Orrostieta of Kennett. Image courtesy Facebook.
LANCASTER —The Lancaster County Coroner ruled Monday afternoon that the death of a Chadds Ford woman was a homicide,...
Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival ‘wows’ again
United Way’s popular fundraiser draws crowds from across region
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By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Sarah & Evelyn, of Hockessin, enjoying an afternoon of chocolate covered fun
KENNETT – Chocolate-loving Festival attendees came to Kennett High School (KHS) to sample chocolate; and sample they did. This year’s festival boasted 240 edible...
Perfect gifts for Valentine’s Day for the man in your life
Six ways to show off your affections
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I know that I just gave you my February Super Six last week, but that was for the ladies. THIS week is all about my Valentine Gift Ideas for the man in your life…
1. Shinola Leather Wallet http://bit.ly/18U60TN: I am NOT a fan of a clip on phone carrier for a guy. I know it seems practical…but so are comfortable...
Pileggi to seek Delco judgeship
Would quit state Senate if elected to Court of Common Pleas
State Sen. Dominic Pileggi
Sen. Dominic Pileggi, the former Senate Majority Leader, who represents the 9th Senate District which includes much of southern Chester County Chester Counties, announced Friday he plans to run for a vacancy on the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas.
Pileggi, the former mayor of Chester, has served in the Pennsylvania...
For ex-slaves in the 1800s, Chester County was home
Swarthmore library curator delivers lecture on Underground Railroad
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Christopher Densmore educates the audience at the National Steel and Iron Heritage Museum.
COATESVILLE – In a country largely built by the unpaid forced labor of those who Moses Coates called “dark-skinned brethren,” Chester County became the home of many slaves who escaped the terrible...
