Friday Art Stroll jam-packed with activities
From Dr. Seuss to edible plants, entertainment abounds
A demonstration of pot-throwing at Charles Metzger Pottery will be one of the Friday Art Stroll activities in Kennett Square.
Historic Kennett Square celebrates the month of March with its Art Stroll on Friday, March 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. The public is invited to visit a variety of independently-owned shops, galleries, and restaurants and enjoy...
Longwood Gardens vying for new accolade
Tourism officials urging residents to help it win Best Public Garden
The Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau announced on Thursday, March 6, that Longwood Gardens has been shortlisted by USA Today and 10Best.com in a competition for the Best Public Garden in the country.
Since most well-traveled area residents know that Longwood excels over the other 19 worthy destinations on the list,...
Pocopson wants representation on library board
After library rejected board nominees, township cut funds
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Pocopson officials say if they are being asked to financially support the Bayard Taylor Library, there should be a township representative on the library’s board.
POCOPSON — Taxation without representation may have started the American Revolution, but it seems to be also behind a simmering conflict...
County’s Historical Society getting cool new addition
Work underway to replace aging air-conditioning system
The Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) wants area residents to know that the large crane that can be seen in Evans Alley hoisting materials onto its roof is a positive sign.
The West Chester-based nonprofit is in the middle of a major HVAC replacement project, a news release said. Coordinated by Brandywine Valley Heating and Air Conditioning,...
County offers great exposure to teen shutterbugs
Submissions being accepted for 5th Annual Healthy Photo Contest
Chester County is encouraging high-school students to develop a healthy attitude toward capturing a prize-winning photograph.
The Chester County Health Department is sponsoring its 5th Annual Healthy Photo Contest to promote National Public Health Week, which is observed during the first week of April.
Any high school student in the...
Signs of spring: ice cream, more outdoor tables
La Michoacana reopening for season, its companion grill expanding
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Armando Bernal (from left) takes an order as Daniel Castaneda puts toppings on a fresh fish taco that Martha Rodriguez has just prepared at Michoacana Grill.
Looking for some sure signs of spring? The snow banks are decreasing in size, the clocks will spring forward on Sunday, and...
Melting snow could pose flooding dangers
County officials urge motorists to avoid traversing standing water
The Chester County Department of Emergency Services (DES) interrupts this cycle of melting snow to issue a reminder about another potential hazard: flash flooding.
Many causes exist for flash flooding in Chester County, which can occur fast and can wipe a car off the road in an instant.
Some include rain or snow melt –...
Kennett Twp. Police probing fatal crash
Members of public with information are urged to contact investigators
The Kennett Township Police Department is seeking the public’s help as it continues to investigate a fatal one-vehicle accident that occurred on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 1:48 p.m. in the 1100 block of East Baltimore Pike.
Police said the southbound vehicle, a 2008 Audi A2, traveled off the roadway, striking a tree. The driver, Sally...
Ex-foster parent gets 20 to 40 years in prison
Leroy K. Mitchell accepts plea deal, admits molesting five children
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Leroy K. Mitchell
For years, a respected member of the community molested various children in his care – until one “very courageous 10-year-old girl” broke the cycle, not only reporting the abuse but also agreeing to call the perpetrator, who apologized while police were listening,...
‘Grease’ is the word at UHS this weekend
Grease performed March 6-8 at UHS; Tickets still available
By Suzanne Misciagna, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – This weekend a cast of Unionville High School students in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District will be donning white t-shirts and leather jackets along with poodle skirts and bobby sox for the production of the hit Broadway musical, Grease.
Grease is the story of the budding...
