Chester County Art Association: ‘Party in Our Park’
Fund-raiser promises evening of entertainment, food, drink
With assistance from its 2014 Philadelphia Flower Show installation, the Chester County Art Association will transform its grounds for the “Party in Our Park” fund-raiser.
The Chester County Art Association (CCAA) is hosting “Party in Our Park,” a fund-raiser featuring art, music, food, and fun on Friday, April 25, from 6:30 to 10:30...
Serial drunk-driver pleads guilty to fatality
Crime prompts DA to seek tougher penalties for repeat offenders
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Pat Crowley (left) and District Attorney Tom Hogan listen as Diane Crowley addresses a news conference on increasing penalties for repeat drunk drivers who cause a death. The Crowleys lost their son, Liam James, a year ago, in a crash caused by an eight-time drunk-driver.
On Monday,...
Unionville named top school district in Pa.
Eight Chester County schools listed in top 50, T/E ranked 5th in state
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Unionville-Chadds Ford was named the state’s top school district for 2014 by the Pittsburgh Business Times, one of eight Chester County schools recognized in the state’s top 50.
At least by one third-party measure, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District is the top district in the...
Register of Wills will call on some residents
Representatives take services on road for citizens who aren’t ambulatory
The Chester County Register of Wills Office wants to remind residents that it will accommodate those in need of assistance who can’t travel to its West Chester office.
About a year ago, Register of Wills Terri Clark instituted a policy of sending representatives to hospices, nursing facilities, hospitals, and private homes...
PennDOT: U.S. 202 set for more pothole repairs
Work will be done from West Goshen Township to Delaware County line
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced the following roadwork in the Kennett and Unionville areas this week – weather permitting – so that motorists can anticipate potential travel delays.
Pothole patching will require lane restrictions on U.S. 202 in both directions in Birmingham, Westtown, West...
Victims’ resilient spirits temper unimaginable pain
Annual candlelight ceremony offers shared remembrances, strength
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Members of the West Goshen Township Police Department Honor Guard file into Central Presbyterian Church in Downingtown.
Members of a club no one would ever seek to join: That was how Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan described the solemn crowd of about 200 that assembled at...
Killer’s annual quest to increase freedom opposed again
Prosecutor: Threatening letter merits cuts in Richard Greist’s privileges
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A psychiatrist for the Chester County District Attorney’s Office testified on Thursday, April 10, that a former county resident acquitted of heinous crimes in 1980 by reason of insanity remains a danger to himself and others and needs to stay institutionalized – an opinion...
Pocopson officials ready to reveal new comprehensive plan
First public look planned for April 16
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
POCOPSON — “Where do you see yourself in the next ten years?” is a frequent question that arises during job interviews and one that seems to stump us almost every time.
It’s difficult to answer because no one can see our future; we only guess or better yet, dream of where we’d like to be at that time.
After two...
Task force to host Elder Justice Day program
Those who work with senior citizens urged to reserve spot
The Chester County Elder Abuse Task Force will present an Elder Justice Day on Wednesday, May 21, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, West Chester, from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
“This program is open to the public, but any organization that works with seniors, such as staff members of senior centers and continuing care facilities, are encouraged...
UCF school board looks to narrow tax hike
Latest administration proposed budget calls for 2.66% increase
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — With about 10 weeks to go in the annual school budget process, the likely range of the expected Unionville-Chadds Ford School District tax increase is beginning to narrow, and based on Monday night’s informal discussions by the Board of Education, the increase will fall somewhere...
