Update: Hogan won’t press charges in sign attack claim
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan declined to press charges Sunday in a case reported Saturday by State Police involving an alleged incident involving a district justice candidate supporter allegedly trying to run down with a car an opponent’s supporter earlier this month.
According to a release from the State Police, “this case was brought to the attention of the Chester County...
Petco gives $60K grant to Chesco SPCA
Emma, an adoptable dog currently at the Chester County SPCA shelter, is just one of the animals that stands to benefit from the Petco $60,000 grant.
WEST CHESTER – The Chester County SPCA (CCSPCA) recently announced it has been awarded a $60,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to support the shelter’s outreach initiatives in the community and increase the organization’s lifesaving capability.
The...
UCF board gives prelim approval to 2.01% tax increase, 5-4
Teachers express offense at educator award proposal
By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – After much review of what items are new to the budget and the presentation of three scenarios by Robert Cochran, the district’s director of business and operations, the proposed final budget for 2015-2016 for the Unionville-Chadds Ford School Distrct was approved at Monday night’s...
Bowman honored by Longwood for 40 years service
Longwood Fire Company Chief A. J. McCarthy shares a moment with President Brad Bowman, recently honroed by the company for his 40 years of service to the community.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Longwood Fire Company President Brad Bowman was honored for his 40 years of service and made Chief Emeritus of the fire company during the fire company’s recent banquet.
Bowman said he has seen many changes in the...
La Comunidad names Jones as President & CEO
Alisa Jones is the new President and CEO of La Comunidad Hispana.
KENNETT SQUARE — La Comunidad Hispana has a new leader: Alisa M. Jones was named President and Chief Executive Officer of the organization, Board of Directors announced Monday.
Jones had been serving as LCH’s Interim President and CEO since January. She had served as the organization’s Chief Operating Officer since 2013.
Chairman...
KCSD, WCSD & OASD teachers win Citadel Heart of Learning Award
1,200 nominated – three take home top honors
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
EXTON – The prestigious Citadel Heart of Learning Award winners were announced this week; with 1,200 Chester County teachers nominated, 15 finalists selected and three award winners announced. Each winner is the top candidate in the high school, middle school and elementary school categories.
The 2015 winners...
Chadds Ford honors Klaver for service
Webb Road development OK’d, but property must be checked for historical artifacts
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Chadds Ford honored long-time township volunteer and former supervisor Keith Klaver Wednesday night, during the Board of Supervisors meeting. From left are Frank Murphy, Samantha Reiner, Keith Klaver, Steve Barrar, Ed Miles, Colleen Morrone and George Thorpe.
CHADDS...
Spring Meadow residents seek third access point to neighborhood
Supervisors remind residents to get building permits before starting projects
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Birmingham’s Board of Supervisors addressed a number of resident issues Monday, including access into the Spring Meadows neighborhood and building permit issues.
BIRMINGHAM — Requests from township residents dominated Monday’s Board of Supervisors meeting.
Robert...
EM supervisors won’t foot bill for fire dinner
Traditions residents complain about high school stadium noise, light
By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – All the agenda items needing a vote were approved on Monday night at the township’s Board of Supervisors’ meeting — except for an additional $240 contribution request to help pay for the catering at a scheduled party to thank first responders.
In addition, the...
Victory is now brewing in Kennett Square
A ‘inside out’ view of why business is booming
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
Victory’s spacious bar with a backdrop featuring local reclaimed mushroom house wood
KENNETT SQUARE – Victory Brewing Company’s second brew pub location is now open in Kennett Square and has a great story to tell. The Times ‘dutifully’ attended Monday’s Philadelphia-area media grand...
