Dinniman questions costs of standardized testing
State Sen. Andy Dinniman
HARRISBURG — State Sen. Andy Dinniman (D-19), Minority Chair of the Senate Education Committee, expressed serious concerns Tuesday about the significant amount of state funding being spent on mandatory standardized testing in Pennsylvania schools.
“We are spending hundreds of millions of taxpayers dollars on testing while some school districts don’t even have the resources...
49 charged in drug dealing enterprise
A late model BMW allegedly used by drug dealers was confiscated by authorities.
A multi-year operation has led to the arrests of 49 people associated with an alleged drug trafficking organization (DTO) operating out of southern Chester County.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced the charges Tuesday as the result of “Operation Crushed Ice” a joint law enforcement operation...
Kennett Sq. enacts anti-discrimination ordinance
Packed room largely supports move by Borough Council
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Members of the Kennett Square Borough Council and Mayor Matthew Fetick stand with representatives from the Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs after the council voted unanimously to approve the proposed anti-discrimination ordinance, Monday night.
KENNETT SQUARE – Emotions ran high during Monday’s packed...
Wild game dinner raises funds for Sheriff’s K-9 unit
Chester County deputy sheriffs work their magic in the kitchen for the 2017 Wild Game Dinner.Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh poses with some of the deputies who make the event happen.Welsh (right) listens Chester County Lt. Harry McKinney addresses the crowd.
For the Chester County Sheriff’s Office, “game on” conveys a message that extends beyond the phrase’s familiar use:...
WCU hosts discussion called, “Yes, All Women!”
Presented by Chester County Fund for Women & Girls
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Lilah Saber and Juliana Mosley smile after their presentations at the Yes, All Women! event Thursday at West Chester University.
WEST CHESTER – March is women’s history month, and at West Chester University Thursday, women of all ages, races and backgrounds gathered to discuss how they can learn from...
Pocopson: So far, so good on bridge replacement
Strode’s Mill restoration supported by township
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
Contractors work on removing the bridge supports, Wednesday, now that the entire deck of the Rt. 926 bridge has been removed. The new bridge is expected to be open on or about Sept. 1.
POCOPSON – “Well, the bridge is out!” exclaimed Pocopson supervisor Elaine DiMonte as soon as the public comment portion...
County school of government announces spring session
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County School of Government, a free course open to all county residents, is scheduled to begin on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at the Chester County Library in Exton. This year’s “school” includes an overview of Chester County government’s services and responsibilities, followed by three further evenings that include panel discussions on topics affecting all county...
Hoffman named to UCF curriculum post
By Julianne Besznyak, Correspondent, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — As was the case with the job of Assistant Superintendent, a familiar face will be filling the job of Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Director of Curriculum and Instruction — current Patton Middle School Principal, Tim Hoffman.
The district Board of Education moved Monday night to appoint of Hoffman to replace John Nolen,...
Indivisible KSQ holds first meeting, plans 2nd March 4
KENNETT SQUARE — Dozens of people from as far away as Coatesville and West Chester packed the meeting room in the Kennett Library to participate in the organizing meeting of Indivisible KSQ.
Organizers Megan Bushnell and Laura Florence opened meeting by sharing their reasons for getting an Indivisible chapter started in Kennett Square then opened the meeting to participants to share why they were...
Conestoga wins regional STEM competition
The winning team from Conestoga High School poses with their coach after the Governor’s STEM competition award ceremony.
DOWNINGTOWN — Chester County high school students skilled in science, technology, engineering and math competed in this year’s regional Governor’s STEM competition on Wednesday, February 1 at the Chester County Intermediate Unit.
This year, Conestoga High School finished...
