What To Do: Annie, fairs, ice cream and more
Get the beat this weekend, ranging from drum corps to Marley
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Brandywiners, Ltd. will be performing the classic American musical “Annie” at Longwood Gardens, July 25, 26, 31 and Aug. 1.
There’s no need to wait for “Tomorrow.” You can hear the song “Tomorrow” and watch the show “Annie” right now. All you have to do is head to Longwood...
County Democrats hit Corbett on economic record
Republicans say Democrats not being honest about governor’s record
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Key Chester County Democrats gathered for a press conference on the steps of the old Chester County Courthouse to decry Gov. Tom Corbett’s poor economic record and express support for Democrat Tom Wolf, who is running against Corbett. From left, state Sen. Andy Dinniman, County Commissioner...
For a Kennett mom, medical marijuana issue Is personal
She says she believes her epileptic & autistic son will benefit
By Kim Chiomento, Correspondent, The Times
KENNETT – For Sara Boninfante and her family, supporting the approval of medical marijuana has become a top priority. Her journey to find answers and relief for her severely autistic and epileptic son, Blake, has led her to advocate for and help to educate the public; on this controversial...
On Stage: ‘Always…Patsy Cline’ at Candlelight
Run River North, Dar Williams headlining this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Erica Scanlan Harr stars as Patsy Cline in “Always Patsy Cline” running weekend performances at the Candlelight Theater in Arden, Del., now through Aug. 24.
Fans of Patsy Cline know how great she was. For those of you not in this category, you might want to consider a short drive across the state...
Op/Ed: An irresponsible budget
By Kathi Cozzone, Chester County Commissioner
Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone
I worked in the private sector at large and small companies, in various financial management roles, for about two decades before becoming a Chester County Commissioner. During the Corbett administration, I have watched from afar as legislators and the Governor concocted one bad budget after another. Previous...
Letter: Gifts to legislators must stop
To The Editor:
Giving gifts to legislators is big business in our Commonwealth. Pennsylvanians were rightfully outraged when they learned legislators were accepting cash gifts, and it was all done legally.
Under current Pennsylvania law, any gifts of any value can be given to legislators. Legislators only need to disclose gifts valued at over $250 or transportation and lodging valued at over $650....
County libraries develop three-year strategic plan
EXTON — The county’s library system is charting a course for the future and has developed a new three-year plan to help the libraries better serve county patrons over the next three years.
Last week, the Chester County Library System (CCLS) Board of Trustees approved the new CCLS Strategic Plan— Strength in Numbers: Planning For Our Future 2014 – 2017.
Send...
On Your Table: It’s grilling & chilling time
The Meat Shop, in Chadds Ford, talks great steak options
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
For outdoor grilling nothing beats a charcoal fire
The aroma that most evokes summer for me is a whiff of meat sizzling on a smoking hot charcoal grill. And the good news is that at this time in July we are already in the heart of grilling season, so I am enjoying steaks, burgers, chicken,...
CCIU report backs Unionville admin. on residency issue
Four-month independent study supports both policy and questions about a specific case
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) said Tuesday its independent investigation of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District’s handling of residency issues revealed that the district acted in good faith and in a manner consistent with state law.
The...
Unionville mourns loss of Patton
Charles F. Patton, seen here during his time as principal of what was then Unionville Middle School — the school that now carries his name.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville-Chadds Ford community is mourning the loss of Charles F. Patton, who passed away Saturday.
Patton, 85, was a long-time education in the Unionville-Chadds School District and served as the first principal of the then Unionville...
