Rt. 52 roundabout gets OK, despite Gov’t. shutdown
Bids expected to be awarded in Nov., with construction complete by Aug., 2014
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
The intersection of Wawaset and Unionville-Lenape roads and Route 52 will be converted into a roundabout in 2014. Federal officials signed off, it was announced Thursday, on plans to put the project out to bid, with an Aug. 2014 completion date expected.
POCOPSON — The wheels of government...
Reforestation effort branches out to Hillendale
Led by Brandywine Conservancy, trees will be planted to improve water quality
Trees will be planted Saturday at Hillendale Elementary, part of a sweeping reforestation initiative by the Brandywine Conservancy.
In a far-reaching reforestation effort, community volunteers will help the Brandywine Conservancy plant 2,800 trees in Chester County this month alone.
The plantings will bring the conservancy...
County offering safe disposal of hazards
Toxic waste, computer collection event to be held Saturday
All seventy-three Chester County municipalities are hosting a Household Hazardous Waste and Computer Collection Event for county residents on Saturday at the Government Services Center, 601 Westtown Road, West Chester, 19380, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., a county news release said.
Residents – the event is not open to businesses or contractors...
El Ranchero prevails in heated competition
Restaurant’s salsa a crowd favorite at recent festival
Josefina Nino of El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant shows off the certificate the eatery received in the salsa competition.
Bragging rights for the best salsa went to El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant during last month’s ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving! Event, a news release from La Comunidad Hispana said.
The debut faceoff featured seven local...
Library event a boon for book-lovers
Thousands of titles will be sold at bargain prices
Thousands of bargain books will be available this weekend as the Friends of the Chester County Library are holding its annual Fall Book Sale.
The sale is open to the public starting on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Sunday, patrons can take advantage of Bag Sale Day: From 1 to 4 p.m., fill a grocery bag for only $6.
The sale will take place...
‘Scarborough Fair – Four Seasons’ to open
Opening reception set for Friday at Chadds Ford Gallery
Recent works by artist Paul Scarborough will be on display at the Chadds Ford Gallery through Oct. 27.
The Chadds Ford Gallery will open “Scarborough Fair – Four Seasons,” a presentation of recent works by artist Paul Scarborough, with a free reception on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.
A lover of nature with a sharp eye for the unusual, Scarborough...
Program takes aim at latest tree scourge
Brandywine Conservancy hosting primer on emerald ash borer
State entomologist Dr. Houping Liu will discuss ways to manage the latest invasive tree pest, the emerald ash borer.
The Brandywine Conservancy and Environmental Management Center invites residents to learn about the latest forest scourge: the emerald ash borer.
This invasive and highly destructive insect has begun to appear in more and more...
Champion of water, forests lauded for lifetime advocacy
Stroud Water Research director honored for Chesapeake restoration work
Bern Sweeney (center) receives the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Forest Champion award. Displaying a handcrafted, wooden bowl with the engraving “Chesapeake Forest Champion 2013,” Sweeney is joined by Al Todd (right), the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay’s executive director, and the U.S. Forest Service’s Chesapeake Liaison,...
$325K lottery winning ticket sold at Landhope Farms
Cash 5 winner worth some $325,000
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Someone in the greater Unionville area is going to have enough cash for a lifetime of hoagies after hitting all five numbers in the Cash 5, on a ticket sold at the Landhope Farms at the intersection of Routes 926 and 82, Pennsylvania Lottery officials said — but as yet no one has stepped forward to claim the...
PennDOT: Spray-patching planned for U.S. 1
Lane closures likely this week in East Marlborough, Kennett and Pennsbury
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants residents to be aware of possible traffic delays as a result of area road projects scheduled this week.
Crews will be doing spray-patching on U.S. in both directions in East Marlborough, Kennett, and Pennsbury Townships. Lane closures will be needed Monday through...
