Volunteers sought for earth-shaking endeavor
1,400 trees to be planted in East Fallowfield Township
The Brandywine Conservancy is taking the lead on a project to plant 1,400 trees in East Fallowfield Township on Saturday; volunteers are needed.
Conservationists hope area residents will dig this important environmental activity: planting 1,400 trees in East Fallowfield Township on Saturday, Oct. 26.
The Brandywine Conservancy, Guardians of the...
State to observe Teen Driver Safety Week
Officials hope to raise awareness about need to reverse youth fatality statistics
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has conducted extensive research on teen driving safety, and has compiled a website with information for teens and parents.
From 2008 to 2012, 103,002 crashes involving at least one 16- to 19-year old driver occurred in Pennsylvania, resulting in 851 fatalities. Of those...
Judge sets bail for convicted ex-jurist
Former Magisterial District Judge Rita A. Arnold must post $100,000
A senior judge set bail for Rita A. Arnold at $100,000 cash pending her appeal of a 16- to 32-month prison sentence.
A day after the attorney for an embattled former Chester County magisterial district justice argued that her client deserved bail pending appeal, a judge granted the request.
Responding to a motion filed by Heidi F....
W. Chester man charged with sex assault of child
Police said the attacks began 10 years ago, continued for more than year
Terry C. Smith, 63, of West Chester, is accused of the indecent assault of a child more than 10 years ago.
After more than six months of investigation, West Goshen Township Police have charged a 63-year-old West Chester man in connection with a sexual assault against a child that occurred 10 years ago, a West Goshen Police news...
Birmingham examines new stormwater rules
Impact of Act 167 is expected to be minimal, officials say
By Liz Brown, Staff Writer, The Times
BIRMINGHAM —Although township officials have been outspoken in the past about coming storm water rules, at least it appears the first-round of compliance will have minimal impact on residents and potentially some additional needs for record keeping by the township.
Township Solictor Kristen Camp discussed...
Ex-jurist will ‘die in prison,’ attorney warns
She filed motion to modify ‘harsh” sentence imposed on Rita A. Arnold
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Rita A. Arnold was sentenced on Wednesday to 16 to 32 months in prison.
The attorney for an embattled former Chester County magisterial district justice argued that her client “will almost certainly die in prison” if a visiting judge does not reduce her jail term.
As...
D.A.s stress high price of ignoring early education
Prosecutors urge funding increases for pre-kindergarten programs
Speaking at Wednesday’s news conference were Cumberland County District Attorney David J. Freed (from left), Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan, Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman, Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams; and Delaware County District Attorney John Whelan.
Stressing that paying for...
Two female freshwater champions are honored
Awards bestowed at Stroud Water Research Center’s annual gala
Stroud Water Research Center Board Chairman Rod Moorhead (left) and Director Bern Sweeney pose with one of the winners of the 2013 the Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence, Jane Lubchenco. Photo by Yeda Arscott
AVONDALE – Two champions of freshwater were recognized Tuesday night at the “Water’s Edge,” the Stroud Water Center’s...
Two shows opening at Chester County Art Association
Dual exhibit and members’ juried show will be on display
Watercolors by Donald Leong will be on display at the Chester County Art Association through Dec. 20.
The Chester County Art Association’s Members’ Juried Show will open Friday, Oct. 18, along with “Eye of the Artist: Two Perspectives” featuring artists Donald Leong and Angela Reed Breese. The public is invited to attend a free...
Trinity Chiropractic opens in Chadds Ford
Business in Olde Ridge Village celebrated grand opening Saturday
Dr. Joey Gaglioti (front, holding scissors) celebrates the Trinity Chiropractic ribbon-cutting with clients, guests, family and friends.
Trinity Chiropractic, a new Chadds Ford business located in Olde Ridge Village, held its grand opening on Saturday.
Dr. Joey Gaglioti, owner of Trinity Chiropractic, was joined by more than 50 local...
