Ross to chair house Liquor Control committee
State Rep. Chris Ross
HARRISBURG — Rep. Chris Ross (R-158), who was recently elected to his 10th term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, has been named chairman of the House Liquor Control Committee for the 2015-16 legislative session. The House made history last session when it passed liquor privatization legislation, but the Senate failed to act on the measure. Ross expects privatization...
Fetick, Lunger named to Steeplechase board
WillowdDixon Stroud has announced that two new members have been elected to the Board of Directors of The Willowdale Steeplechase.
Matt Fetick, a life-long resident of Chester County, is in his second term as the Mayor of Kennett Square. Matt served as a police officer in West Chester Borough and then went on to build a career in real estate in 2006. Matt is recognized as one of the top sales...
Op/Ed: Why UCFSD is not redistricting
By Vic Dupuis, President, Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Board of Directors
Victor Dupuis
The Unionville ChaddsFord school board has decided not to change boundary lines for our elementary schools. Since there has been a great deal of discussion about it among our parents and some misinformation in the media, we are writing to clarify the reasons for our decision.
More than a year ago, the...
On Stage: Dukes of Destiny come home to The Flash
Also: Academy Award winning actress shows her musical side and more!
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Philly’s the Dukes of Destiny sees The Flash as something of a second home — and will hit the stage there, Jan. 24.
At times, certain venues and certain acts go together like beer and baseball or peanut butter and jelly. That chemistry exists between a club in Kennett Square and a...
Wings for Success holds KSQ grand opening
‘Outfitting’ women with confidence & hope
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
One of the many stylish, work appropriate outfits available to Wings for Success clients.
KENNETT – The unassuming Wings for Success office, situated quietly at 457 Birch Street, has an amazing story to tell. For disadvantaged women of Southern Chester County, it is a life-line; a place to regain confidence,...
TCHS Open House, Jan. 28
TCHS provides students with authentic learning experiences in their chosen fields of study. This fall, culinary arts students worked with Penn London Elementary School for a special field trip opportunity.
PENN — Aspiring chefs, cosmetologists, nurses and engineers, among others, are encouraged to explore career and technical opportunities at the Technical College High School (TCHS) Pennock’s Bridge...
22 middle schools to compete in Mathcounts, Jan. 31
MALVERN — Middle school math students from Chester County schools will compete in the local contest of the MATHCOUNTS® Competition Series on Jan. 31, at Great Valley High School. The competition has been organized by Chester County PA MATHCOUNTS every year since 1986.
A total of 22 public, private and religious schools in the county and approximately 170 students will compete.
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Exelon donates 150 coats for Operation Warm
A La Comunidad Hispana client tries on one of the new winter coats donated by Exelon for La Comunidad’s Operation Warm. A limited number of coats are available at the organization’s Kennett Square headquarters for those in need.
KENNETT SQUARE — La Comunidad Hispana’s Operation Warm recently received an additional 150 coats from Exelon.
“This winter has been especially cold,” said...
Using the Triad of Change for a better life
Know what you want, and make a plan to get there
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
The Triad of Change is a tool that helps to create a recipe for success in life. Even (especially) during times of challenge, the relationships between Perception (what you focus on), Structure (how you organize your life), Behavior (what you actually do), and Energy (fuel) have the power to helps us thrive.
January...
Free wild bird seminar at Brandywine Ace, Feb. 3
Brandywine Ace, Pet & Farm maintains a complete wild bird department with manager Lauren Bohnert available to help with any customer questions.
POCOPSON — Many Chester County residents enjoy seeing wild birds in their yards. The colder months are a great opportunity to entice our feathered friends by supplying them easy access to food and water.
Brandywine Ace Pet & Farm, 1150 Pocopson...
