Diggs named Exec. Dir. of Chesco Housing Authority
Paul Diggs
The Board of the Housing Authority of Chester County (HACC) has appointed Paul Diggs MPA as Executive Director of the organization, effective immediately. Diggs comes to this position from the Howard County Maryland – Housing Commission and takes over HACC leadership from retired Executive Director Dale Gravett.
Housing Authority Board Chair Pat Bokovitz said, “The Executive Director...
Avon Grove students showcase talent in Winter Strings Festival
Avon Grove orchestra students perform at the annual Strings Festival.
On Wednesday, January 31, Avon Grove School District (AGSD) hosted its annual Strings Festival, a districtwide orchestra event with musical performances from students in grades five to twelve.
The concert, in its sixth year, provides a unique opportunity to bring together students from three schools in the district: Avon Grove Intermediate...
Harmony Hill Nursery acquires Tulpehocken Nursery
Harmony Hill Nursery, LLC (HHN) announced Monday it has acquired the Tulpehocken Nursery’s assets in Reading. These assets will be directly absorbed into HHN effective immediately.
Tulpehocken Nursery was founded over 40 years by Patty Meinhart on the premise to grow quality trees and shrubs for the discerning landscape designer and contractor in the fertile fields along the Tulpehocken Nursery...
Octorara school president killed in plane crash in W. Caln
Sam Ganow
The President of the Octorara Area School District, Sam Ganow, was killed Thursday when his the plane he was piloting crashed shortly after takeoff from Chester County Airport.
Ganow, 65, a long-time member of the OASD board, died when the Grumman GA-7 Cougar twin-engine plane he was flying crashed two minutes after takeoff in a wooded area in West Caln, near Old Wilmington Road. Investigators...
What To Do: Trolls at the Philadelphia Zoo
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Trolls at the Philadelphia Zoo
The Philadelphia Zoo has been a habitat for an amazing array of animals ever since its opening day in July 1874. Now, for the next two-and-one-half months, the Zoo will be home to a sextet of Trolls.
Now through April 15, the Philadelphia Zoo (3400 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia) is hosting the East Coast debut of Thomas...
Groundhog sees his shadow; early Spring coming?
Although generally a mild winter so far for Chester County, the Commonwealth’s most famous groundhog predicted Friday that an early Spring would come this year.
Pennsylvania’s very own world-famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring after not seeing his shadow this morning at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney — marking the 21st time Phil has not seen his shadow during the...
On Stage: ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ comes to Academy of Music
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Mrs. Doubtfire
The assortment of current theater productions in the area seems to have something for everyone. There are even two shows that will please both theater fans and film buffs at the same time – “Mrs. Doubtfire” and “Hello Dolly!” There is also another play that has a film version in its future – “SMALL.”
“Mrs. Doubtfire” is...
Lionville Middle School’s Kirby named outstanding PA Asst. Principal for 2024
Andrew W. Kirby
Andrew W. Kirby, Assistant Principal of Lionville Middle School (LMS) in the Downingtown Area School District, was selected as Pennsylvania’s 2024 Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year by the Pennsylvania Principals Association. As a state winner in the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) National Outstanding Assistant Principal (NOAP) of the Year Program,...
County’s 9-1-1 Center moves to New emergency call infrastructure
Chester County Telecommunicator Mike Arganetto in the Chester County 9-1-1 Center. Chester County has transitioned to the new Next Generation 9-1-1 Statewide Emergency Services Internet Protocol Network, a faster and more efficient way for the 9-1-1 call center to receive emergency calls.
The Chester County Department of Emergency Services (DES) transitioned today its Emergency Communications Center...
75th Chadds Ford Art Show and Sale on March 16
Chadds Ford Elementary School is excited to host its 75th Annual Art Show and Sale, and with such a momentous occasion come key changes that will enhance patron, artist, and volunteer experiences. Such changes include a shift to a one-day event on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 10:00am-5:00pm and the opportunity for patrons to purchase art, jewelry, wooden items, glass designs, and pottery directly...
