Using ice to crack secrets of climate change
Stroud Water Research Center program to showcase film, filmmaker
Meltwater on the surface of Columbia Glacier in Columbia Bay, Alaska, on June 20, 2008, is used to chronicle climate change in “Chasing Ice.” Photo by James Balog
To capture dramatic images demonstrative of climate change, environmental photographer James Balog headed to the Arctic. In “Chasing Ice,” his team documents...
PennDOT lists area road projects
Work will require lane closures, restrictions that could cause traffic delays
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants residents to be aware of possible traffic delays as a result of area road projects this week.
Raised pavement marker installation will require lane closures on Lenape Road in East Marlborough and Pennsbury Townships from Monday through Friday. Work will be done...
Kennett Y makes splash with grand reopening
New facilities include warm-water pool with waterfall, arts studio
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A group of children lined up on Friday to assist with the ribbon-cutting as the Kennett Area YMCA celebrated its grand reopening.
For the past four years, the Kennett Area YMCA has bested about 2,700 facilities nationwide in member satisfaction – an impressive accomplishment that...
2013 Mushroom Festival gets off to rousing start
Crowd-pleasing parade is followed by dancing in street
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Members of the championship KAU baseball team wave to the crowds during Friday night’s 2013 Mushroom Festival Parade.
An hour before Friday night’s start of the 2013 Mushroom Festival Parade, crowds were already jockeying for position. By the time the floats, bands, antique cars, fire...
County receives budget presentation award
Only three others in state earned same recognition
Chester County Chief Operating Officer Mark Rupsis (left) and Chester County Director of Finance Julie Bookheimer display the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for 2013.
Chester County has received the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the fiscal year beginning...
Family-friendly fests vying for attention
Chadds Ford Days, Mushroom Festival to offer myriad activities this weekend
Not surprisingly, the annual Mushroom Festival will feature all things fungi this weekend.
Two family-friendly festivals are vying for area residents’ attention this weekend, and since they both occur over more than one day, you can even do both.
The Mushroom Festival starts on Friday at 6 p.m. in downtown Kennett Square...
Kennett Area YMCA to celebrate expansion
Grand reopening ceremony is scheduled for Friday
Officials at the Kennett Area YMCA are eager to show off their new facility at a grand reopening on Friday.
For thousands of Kennett-area residents, a beloved facility has just gotten better.
The Kennett Area YMCA, which consistently receives high ratings for member satisfaction, will celebrate the completion of a major facility expansion and upgrade...
Police: Drunk driver hit W. Marlborough house
A 47-year-old West Grove man was arrested for driving under the influence after crashing his 2010 Ford Escape on Aug. 28 at 9:43 p.m. in West Marlborough Township, said state police from the Avondale barracks.
State police said David E. Nunn was traveling west on Rt. 926, failed to stop at a posted sign at Newark Road, and left the roadway, traveling uphill. Police said Nunn’s vehicle struck a cement...
Mosquito-spraying set for parts of Pennsbury
Effort is part of county initiative to reduce threat of West Nile virus
Weather permitting, the Chester County Health Department will conduct a mosquito-control treatment in portions of Kennett Square, Kennett Township and Pennsbury Township on Thursday between 8 and 11 p.m., said a department news release.
The treatment will be administered with truck-mounted spray equipment. The equipment dispenses...
Time to ditch unwanted electronics safely
Countywide collection being hosted on Saturday in New Garden
Seventy-three Chester County municipalities are hosting a Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Event for county residents on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the New Garden Township Maintenance Garage on Rt. 41 near Newark Road.
For the first time, electronics will be collected at this event, said a news release from the...
