Corbett signs Ross senior care respite bill
State Rep. Chris Ross (R-158), left, and State Rep. Tim Hennessey (R-26) with Gov. Tom Corbett following the governor’s signing of a bill to license facilities for senior citizen respite care. Ross sponsored the bill and Hennessey is the chair of the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee.
HARRISBURG — At a Capitol bill signing ceremony last week, Gov. Tom Corbett signed legislation...
Road to the ‘Roses’: excitement builds as Honors Band gears-up for Pasadena
A sneak-peak of uniforms, logistics & fundraising
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
KENNETT – The long and very exciting journey is nearly complete for the 154 member Calvacade of Bands Honors Band; scheduled to participate in the iconic 126th Tournament of Roses Parade – Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015.
This huge logistical undertaking is being lead by Unionville High’s (UHS)...
Malvern Prep students ‘Stuff a Truck’ for needy
Malvern Prep Middle School students, Patrick Gray (Gr. 6) of Havertown, Victor Bucci (Gr. 6) of West Chester and Aidan Gordinier (Gr. 7) of Exton sorted through all of the donations for the Stuff a Truck event earlier this year.
MALVERN — The goal was to “Stuff a Truck,” and that is exactly what Malvern Prep Middle School students did for Cradles to Crayons last month – filling more than...
KSQ’s ‘Chalfont House’ fire…picking-up the pieces
A behind-the-scenes look at efforts to save & rebuild lives
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
The once grand ‘Chalfont’ House – 220 N. Union Street, Kennett Square (rear view)
KENNETT SQUARE — As a result of the hard work of many, today Kennett-area residents are taking comfort in that incredibly there was no loss of life, or major injuries reported, after Wednesday’s...
Pennsbury OKs purchase 23 acres of open space
No property tax increase in 2015
Pennsbury Township supervisors discuss a purchase of 23 acres of land for open space preservation. From left, Scotty Scottoline, Wendell Felton and Aaron McIntyre.
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
The township’s Board of Supervisors approved to purchase 23 acres of land at Wednesday’s meeting.
Supervisors Chairman, Scotty Scottoline explained that...
Longwood Gardens honored for best restroom in U.S.
The publica restrooms at Longwood Gardens were honored Wednesday as the best in the United States in 2014 by Cintas.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — When you gotta go, you gotta go. But who knew the best place to go in the U.S. would be in Chester County?
America voted and decided that Longwood Gardens has the best public restroom in all the land. After viewing its awe-inspiring “green wall” and eco-friendly...
Democrats, Republican team for school board Region C ‘fusion’ ticket
Brookes to run with Do, Lindner for UCF Board of Education in 2015
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Bev Brookes, left, a former area leader for the Chester County Republican Committee announced Tuesday she would run for Board of Education with current incumbent Democrats Greg Lindner and Kathleen Do.
CHADDS FORD — In a bid to create a non-partisan, “fusion” ticket, two incumbent Unionville-Chadds...
UCFSD students continue to excel
District presents high-flying 2014 student achievement report
By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The regular Unionville-Chadds Ford school board meeting held Monday night was full of test acronyms, measurements, percentages and rankings along with discussions of how to continue growth for students, especially when there is not much more room to increase scores for advanced...
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...
Shop With The Sheriff, Dec. 6
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Sheriff, Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh, will extend her gift giving far beyond close family and friends this holiday season.
She will host the first annual “Shop with the Sheriff” on Dec. 6 to benefit the Chester County Family Academy (CCFA) students and families.
Chester County Sheriff’s cars and SUVs, complete with flashing lights and sirens, will escort...
