Quilters put history on cutting edge
Tourism center’s new creation spotlights Underground Railroad
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The centerpiece of a new quilt for the Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau was inspired by a historic photograph of what was once the Longwood Progressive Meeting, a hub for abolitionists.
Commissioned a year ago to create a quilt with an Underground Railroad theme, a scrappy...
Borough gearing up for ‘Midnight in the Square’
Food, music – and giant mushroom drop – part of debut New Year’s Eve event
What started as a what-if concept – lower a giant, lighted mushroom at the stroke of midnight while collecting items for the local food bank – has evolved into a sensation that has garnered lots of media attention and promises an evening of family-friendly entertainment in Kennett Square.
The inaugural Midnight in...
Partygoers, servers urged to celebrate safely
Uniformed – and undercover – Liquor Enforcement Officers will be checking
Uniformed and undercover Liquor Enforcement Officers from the Pennsylvania State Police will be out in force during the upcoming New Year’s Eve holiday.
The Philadelphia District Enforcement Office of the Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement (BLCE) will be enforcing the Liquor Code and related criminal offenses with...
Detectives seeking quartet of older jewelry thieves
West Whiteland Police say four men hit store in Exton Square Mall
A black male with salt and pepper hair and a beard is one of four suspected jewelry thieves that West Whiteland Township Police hope the public can identify.
The West Whiteland Township Police Department said it is investigating a $15,000 jewelry heist that occurred at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 27, at the Zales store...
Area roadwork may spur traffic delays
Regional projects include utility installation, vegetation removal
Area roadwork has been scheduled this week, said an announcement on Friday, Dec. 27, from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). PennDOT wants motorists to be mindful of possible delays.
Utility installation on U.S. 1 in Concord Township will result in lane closures between Brinton Lake Road and Rt. 322 through Jan....
Ex-jurist reports to chemo treatment, not prison
Superior Court puts Rita A. Arnold’s state jail sentence on hold
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A Superior Court decision has enabled Rita A. Arnold, a former magisterial district judge, to continue with her chemotherapy treatment, not report to state prison.
An embattled former Chester County magisterial district judge got a Christmas Eve reprieve from the Superior Court, which...
Record number of Chesco firms get boost
State grants Keystone Innovation Zone tax credits to 19 businesses
A record 19 firms in Chester County have been awarded $1.45 million in state Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) tax credits – incentive given to companies with great growth and job-creation potential, said an announcement from State Sen. Andy Dinniman.
Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development has awarded the...
State to fund four county development projects
WEST CHESTER — Despite it being a time when state economic development funding has become sparse, Chester County has been awarded funds for four projects to create local jobs and boost the county’s economy.
County Commissioners’ Chairman Ryan Costello announced Tuesday that $5.25 million in Pennsylvania Economic Growth Initiative funds had been awarded by Gov. Tom Corbett for four Chester County...
Sheriff: These deputies super fit to serve
Annual fitness challenge produces 18 winners
Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh recognized 18 winners in her recent annual fitness challenge.
If 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, five pull-ups, a double stair climb, a dummy drag and a 2.5 mile run aren’t the way you start your day, you probably don’t work for the Chester County Sheriff.
Of course, not all days in that venue start at 5 a.m....
Pocopson roundabout work may see delays
Colleagues offer farewell to retiring Conary
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Pocopson Township Board of Supervisors Chair Steve Conary is retiring, and was praised during his final regular meeting on the board.
POCOPSON — It looks like construction of the Route 52, Lenape-Unionville and Wawaset Road roundabout will go into the 2014-15 school year, township Public Works Director Mark Knightly...
