Survey says life is good in Chester County
Residents’ top priority: Maintain quality services – and low taxes
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
This landscape on Newark Road in Toughkenamon is typical of the vistas residents say contribute to quality Chester County living.
Ninety-five percent of residents surveyed agreed that Chester County, which boasts valued scenic vistas, provides “a positive place to raise...
County reports heavy rains, 9-1-1 call volume
Sunnier skies due Wednesday, but flood warnings remain in effect
Flood warnings continue for the Brandywine Creek, but heavy rain has moved out of the area, county officials report.
The Chester County Department of Emergency Services has released the following information on area weather conditions.
24-hour rainfall amounts at 10 a.m. included: Atglen, 3.72 inches; Marshallton, 3.25; West Chester,...
Flores DeWilde joins board; facilities focus in Unionville
District readies buildings for Aug. 26 school start
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Leticia Flores DeWilde takes to oath of office from Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board President Eileen Bushelow, Monday night. Flores DeWilde replaces Frank Murphy and was appointed last month to serve through November.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — With the opening of the 2013-14 school year, Unionville-Chadds Ford School...
Camp Dreamcatcher seeking volunteers
Weeklong program for HIV/AIDS-impacted youth begins Sunday
Founded in 1996, Camp Dreamcatcher serves HIV/AIDS-impacted youth, providing innovative leadership programs for participants. Now the Kennett Square-based nonprofit is seeking volunteers to help during registration on Sunday or during recreational programming throughout the camp week.
The 2013 camp will be held Aug. 18-24 at Camp Saginaw...
385 acres of prime Pocono wildlife habitat protected
Bald Mountain Preserve to be managed by Natural Lands Trust
Bald Mountain Preserve in Bear Creek Township will eventually be open to visitors for passive recreation. Photo courtesy of Joe Vinton
A boon for area Pocono visitors: A 385-acre property now known as Bald Mountain, located in the Pocono Plateau, will remain an unspoiled mecca for migratory songbirds, black bears, and bald eagles, thanks...
County seeking green-business nominees
Firms involved in eco-friendly practices invited to apply for recognition
Know a business deserving of recognition for its environmentally-friendly practices? The county wants to hear from you.
Retail, manufacturing, small business, corporations and institutions are invited to participate in the “Green Business” award program. The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry and the Chester...
Celebrate National Farmers’ Market week
A 2013 guide provides information on local farmers’ markets in Chester County
The Local Farm Products Guide can be found on the Chester County Website.
This week, August 4 through 10, is National Farmers’ Market Week, and the Chester Delaware County Farm Bureau encourages residents to take advantage of all the fresh vegetables and fruit that abound at local farmers’ markets and farm...
Planning of Battle of the Brandywine reenactment event continues
Supervisors and committee members discuss budget, attendees and goals of event
By Nicole Brown, Staff Writer, The Times
BIRMINGHAM – Representatives from the Battle of the Brandywine Reenactment committee discussed the May 2014 event with the Board of Supervisors at the township meeting Monday night.
The reenactment is scheduled for May 17 to 18 in Sandy Hollow Park at the intersection of Birmingham...
Move to cut Unionville village speeds gains momentum
Township officials more confident state will approve drop to 30 MPH on Route 82
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Reducing speed limits in the Unionville Village area on Route 82 appears to be moving, if you will, full speed ahead, after the township’s Board of Supervisors Monday formally backed a new application to the state to allow the reduction.
After multiple attempts over...
State police: Teen who fled was drunk
Failure to heed stop sign allegedly led to attempted traffic stop, flight
On Friday, a Kennett Square driver’s failure to heed a stop sign led to multiple charges, state police from the Avondale barracks said. For starters, Matthew J. Scott, 18, of Kennett Square, also ignored the attempted traffic stop, leading police on a brief pursuit, state police said. Once Scott was apprehended, troopers...
