United Way to host ‘decadent’ fundraiser Sat night
Chocolate, wine, craft beer & renowned architecture make for a spectacular evening
60 Bragg Hill
POCOPSON – The United Way of Southern Chester County invites the community to an extraordinary evening this Saturday, April 25th, from 6:30-9:30 PM. The evening will celebrate the divinely decadent world of chocolate at the architectural masterpiece 60 Bragg Hill, designed by Mathew Moger...
Tooth loss is more than a cosmetic problem
Health impact of lost teeth can include mental, physical decline in old age
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Tooth loss is more than just uncomfortable. While reading a journal article I discovered a study from London that was published in an American geriatrics journal. Apparently in a study of adults over age 60 those who had lost all of their teeth had a more significant...
BSA Pack 60 holds annual Pinewood Derby
Overall winners from Pack 60’s Pinewood Derby were (l to r) Jack Roche (second place), Tyler Payne (first place) and Rowen Heagy (third place).
Scouting tradition alive and well in KSQ
From a block of pine, four wheels and four nails as axles, Cub Scouts from Kennett Square’s Pack 60 were asked to design and build a race car for its annual Pinewood Derby. A staple of the Cub Scout year, the Pinewood...
Op/Ed: A tale of two high schools
Growing gap between urban, suburban schools is unconscionable
By Sen. Andrew E. Dinniman, State Senator, 19th District
Sen. Andrew E. Dinniman
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”
It’s almost like Charles Dickens was describing public education in Pennsylvania.
Today, the disparity between the academic services, technology and basic resources available to students in inner city...
Letter: UCF should redistrict K-5 schools now
To The Editor:
I cannot understand why our district is not going to reconfigure the four K-5 schools in our district. Was the consultant hired just to support the wishes of the Administration and School Board? Did the consultant have access to minutes and letters when the district was determining how to handle its K to 5 students?
After many meetings discussions, and letters our district residents...
Cavalcade Honors Band Arrives in Pasadena
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Honor Band performing “Pass & Review” at Band Fest – Pasadena
PASADENA, CA – 154 members of the Cavalcade Tournament of Roses Honor Band and their families arrived this week in Pasadena. The Times is pleased to share just a few of the pictures local families have sent to us capturing the excitement as the Band embarks on the final...
Kichline sworn in as County Commissioner
Replaces Ryan Costello, who was elected to U.S. Congress
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Court of Common Pleas President Judge James P. MacElree II (left) administers the Oath of Office for County Commissioner to Michelle Kichline (second right). Also pictured are Michelle’s husband, Michael Kichline, and her daughter Amanda (right).
WEST CHESTER – A large gathering of family, friends...
Final ‘Sip and Savor with Serafins’ Dec. 3
The Serafin String Quartet
KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Flash will present the final concert of the “Sip and Savor with the Serafins” Wednesday evening series on December 3 at 7:30 p.m. The highly acclaimed Serafin String Quartet will perform “Viennese Classical Roots,” a one-hour themed collage featuring Mozart Quartet in d minor with samples from Haydn and Beethoven.
The program...
Brandywine Valley Chorale performs Bach, Dec. 6
EAST MARLBOROUGH — In the spirit of the joyous season, the Brandywine Valley Chorale (BVC) warmly invites you to their holiday concert. This evening of beautiful music will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6 at St. Michael Lutheran Church in Unionville at 7:30 p.m.
Accompanied by orchestra and organ, the choir’s centerpiece is the Bach “Magnificat”, a musical setting of the biblical canticle taken...
Photos of pets with Santa at TCHS, Nov 29
The Veterinary Science program at the Technical College High School is designed to prepare students for employment in the field of veterinary medicine. Students interact with animals in and out of the classroom, job shadow and attend clinics with local veterinarians.
DOWNINGTOWN — On Saturday, Nov. 29, the Technical College High School (TCHS) Brandywine Campus Veterinary Science and Early Childhood...
