UHS students deliver toys to Kennett Area YMCA

Students raised $700 at powder puff game to buy toys for children in need By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times Unionville High School students embraced the spirit of giving back for the holidays, taking funds raised from the school’s annual Powder Puff football game to help needy kids in the Kennett area. From left, UHS students Ivan Yen, Phil Chidekel and Student Council Vice-President,...

I’m ‘psyched’ to make some changes in my life

It’s time for a new career — but don’t worry the column is sticking around By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times 2015 will be a very exciting year! I have made the decision (with the love and support of my family) to go back to school to get my Master’s degree in Psychology. Over the course of my family law career, I have been haunted by the devastating effects of divorce on...

Victory brings back Hop Ranch

Victory Brewing Hop Ranch is a limited-time offering. DOWNINGTOWN — Victory Brewing Company announced Friday the return of its seasonal offering, Hop Ranch (TM) Imperial India Pale Ale. Pungent and floral in every sip, this powerful brew features full, juicy hop character, while expressing notes of mango, pineapple and the pleasantly sharp, biting edges of citrus fruit. The tart qualities and sweet...

On Your Table: From Longwood’s Kitchen to your dining room

This Sage Rubbed Pork Chops, Sweet Potato Puree, Braised Red Cabbage, Cranberry & Honey Crisp Apples Topped with Pistachio Oil is just one of the recipes that Londwood Gardens Executive Chef Jason Belkov was kind enough to share with The Times’ readers this holiday season. Holiday dining gets festive at Longwood Gardens By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times At this time of year,...

What To Do: It’s holiday excitement from wall to wall

Ballet, candlelight tours, shows, music — everything to get you in the holiday spirit By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The Brandywine Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” will have eight performances now through Dec. 21 at West chester University. For families as well as fans of the arts, one of the most popular annual holiday activities each year is attending a performance of the classic ballet...

Santa is coming to area, thanks to Longwood Fire Co.

Santa Claus will be riding with Longwood Fire Company this weekend and next. Get ready! The season’s jolliest man — Santa Claus is coming to your town, thanks to the Longwood Fire Company. Santa will be making the rounds the next two weekends, with visits Saturday, Dec. 13 in East Marlborough, Dec. 14 in Kennett Township. Santa comes back next weekend, Dec. 20 in Pocopson and Dec. 21 in Pennsbury. As...

Dinniman seeks to build career training center in Coatesville

State Sen. Andrew Dinniman State Senator Andy Dinniman announced Thursday that he is working with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to build a career training and education center as part of the redevelopment of the new Coatesville Train Station. “We are moving forward on a concept that will put a job skills, career training and education center right alongside Coatesville Train...

On Stage: Mary Fahl returns to The Flash

West Chester’s Promiscuo comes home to play Chaplin’s By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Mary Fahl returns to The Flash in Kennett Square this weekend. In the wide world of rock music, there is a lot of songs that are copy cats, a lot of musicians who are sound-alikes and a lot of generic music everywhere. But, there are also musicians who are truly unique. No-one plays guitar like...

Op/Ed: Volunteerism is the greatest gift

By Kathleen Meehan Do, Executive Director, After-The-Bell The holidays are almost here. The shopping days are dwindling down while, for many of us, the stress is ramping up. We want so much to “get in the spirit” of the season. But that spirit can be elusive. We know we’re not going to find it in the shopping malls, and it’s a good bet we won’t find it online either. The search for just...

Chester County recognized as 5th best county in U.S.

Chester County has been recognized as the fifth best county in the United States as a community “ideally positioned to attract modern investment and managed economic growth among all regions with a population greater than 500,000.”  The ranking was issued as part of the Fourth Economy Community (FEC) Index by national economic development consultants Fourth Economy Consulting. Communities recognized...