Shusterman, other legislators call for special session on gun violence
State Rep. Melissa Shusterman
In response to the massacres in El Paso and Dayton, State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester/Montgomery, is one of several House Democrats urging Gov. Tom Wolf to call a special joint session of the legislature to address gun violence and extremism in the wake of two mass shootings within 13 hours of each other last weekend.
Shusterman, accompanied by members of the PA...
Mariner East II ‘Backfire’ startles W. Goshen residents, minor home damage reported
Hundreds of West Goshen residents reported Monday night being startled by a loud, house shaking boom from the Mariner East pipeline. While Energy Transfer, the company building and operating Mariner East and Mariner East II, claimed it was little more than the sound of a car backfire:
“During routine maintenance at our Boot Station in West Goshen Twp., there was a backfire on a flare at approximately...
Conversation with Commissioners — and ice cream in August
Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline, Kathi Cozzone and Terence Farrell announce the location of the next “Conversations with the Commissioners” evening, part of a series of informal open-forum gatherings held throughout Chester County during the year. Moving from the usual “coffee and conversation” theme, the Commissioners are offering “ice cream and conversation” during August.
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Lenape Bridge to close for repairs, Aug. 19
The Lenape Bridge, 2015 file photo, The Times.
POCOPSON — Just a couple of short years after the replacement of the Pocopson Rt. 926 Bridge over the Brandywine, PennDOT announced this week that the Lenape Bridge will close on August 19 for a nine-month rehab.
The seven-span bridge was dedicated in 1912, and while noted for its aesthetics, it is also known for its narrowness — and for frequent accidents...
On Stage: Albert Castiglia was born under a good sign
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Albert Castiglia
Over the next few days, Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org) is presenting a series of shows that will please a wide variety of music tastes – blues, western swing, classic rock tribute, singer/songwriter and indie pop.
It starts on July 25 with modern bluesman Albert Castiglia.
“Born...
County Health earns national accreditation from Public Health Board
The Chester County Commissioners announced Tuesday the significant achievement of the County’s Health Department in earning national accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). To earn this accolade, the health department underwent a rigorous, multi-faceted, peer-reviewed assessment process to ensure it met or exceeded a set of public health quality standards and measures.
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Weekend heat wave poses threat to elderly, kids & pets
With weekend temperatures in Chester County expected to soar to near 100 degrees, experts — and the state — are warning the high heat and humidity could be dangerous for some area residents.
The National Weather Service is calling for temperatures in the mid to high 90s, today, Saturday and Sunday, before the heat breaks late Sunday. Saturday could approach 100 degrees with humidity. The NWS has...
Chester County begins implementation of Clean Slate legislation
WEST CHESTER — Chester County has joined all other counties across the state of Pennsylvania in automatically sealing non-violent criminal records and non-convictions for anyone who has remained crime-free for 10 years. The sealing of the records is part of the “Clean Slate” legislation, and Pennsylvania is the first state in the nation to enact it.
Because of the Clean Slate legislation, no...
On Stage: Tim O’Brien brings bluegrass to Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Tim O’Brien Band
Tim O’Brien got interested in music at an early age and has stayed with it ever since.
Growing up in Wheeling, West Virginia in the 50s and 60s, O’Brien was drawn more to traditional music than the rock music that dominated the airwaves. His musical path led him to bluegrass, country and, eventually, contemporary bluegrass....
Chester County Library recognized as Pa. Gold Star Library
Libraries across Pennsylvania continue showcasing the value they bring to their communities by providing programs and resources which positively support the patrons served and have earned Star Library status in the process. The Pennsylvania Library Association announced that Chester County Library has been recognized as a Gold Star Library.
To achieve the PA Forward Gold Star designation, the Chester...
