Family workshop to focus on Horace Pippin
Brandywine River Museum to host story-reading, book-signing and art activities
A book by Chester County author Jen Bryant will be the focus of a workshop at the Brandywine River Museum.
The fascinating and challenging life of West Chester artist Horace Pippin will be the focus of a family workshop, author’s talk and book-signing at The Brandywine River Museum on Sunday, Feb. 24, from 11 a.m. to 1...
Multi-state settlement reached with Toyota
Automaker agrees to pay $29 million for defect in accelerator pedals
Pennsylvania is part of a $29 million settlement with Toyota Motor Corporation over allegations the automaker concealed safety issues related to unintended acceleration, Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane said Thursday.
A news release said Toyota agreed to pay $29 million to settle consumer protection claims and agreed...
Help in search for purr-fect Valentine’s Day gift
Chester County SPCA is offering adoption special for cats looking for home
Boots, a young, mid-sized, domestic, short-haired cat, would like to be your Valentine.
Still looking for that ideal Valentine’s gift? The Chester County SPCA would like to offer a purr-fect solution.
From Feb. 14 to Feb. 17, the county nonprofit is offering a $14 adoption special for cat 6 months or older. The adoption...
Birmingham to honor Bush, Phreaner
Township plans plaques for township officials who died in 2012
By Liz Brown, Staff Writer, The Times
Sandy Hollow in Birmingham, where township officials plan to honor to long-time volunteers for the township.
BIRMINGHAM — Two prominent township officials will be memorialized in the Birmingham Hill and Sandy Hollow. Recreation, Parks and Open Space committee member, Jim Phreaner, who passed suddenly...
Civil-rights icon to headline free program
Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian, a Freedom Rider, to speak Feb. 22 in Coatesville
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Civil-rights icon, The Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian, will speak on Feb. 22 at Coatesville Area Senior High.
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – himself a renowned orator – reportedly called the Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian the greatest preacher he had ever heard, and now his voice is coming...
Exton library offering a host of programs
Featured topics will range from police work to popsicles
“That Which We Are,” a book written by West Whiteland Township Police Sgt. Martin Malloy, is based on his 30-year police career.
The Chester County Library in Exton is getting down to the business of information with a host of upcoming programs.
On Monday, the library will feature Dr. William Watson, who will discuss Duffy’s Cut,...
Public input being sought for hiking/biking initiative
Meeting will focus on Central Chester County Bicycle and Pedestrian Circulation Plan
The meeting offers the public the last opportunity to provide feedback before the Chester County Bicycle and Pedestrian Circulation Plan is finalized in March.
Attention biking/hiking enthusiasts: The Chester County Planning Commission and the Chester County Health Department would like to invite residents interested...
Annual ‘Art on the Square’ seeking exhibitors
Interested artists, artisans have until March 25 to submit applications
The second annual “Art on the Square” will be held April 27.
Organizers of the second annual “Art on the Square,” a juried arts and fine crafts festival along the main streets of Kennett Square are seeking a vital component of the event: artists.
The festival will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 27, with April 28 as...
Pocopson OK’s Marlboro Rd. house project
Founders Day set for Sept. 15; split vote on Rt. 52 roundabout project
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Pocopson township officials discuss a proposed home construction on Marlboro Road, Monday night, as proposed by Kevin and Cathy Koehler. From left supervisor Georgia Brutscher, supervisor Steve Conary, Joe Mingioni, builder for the project, Susan Simone, township secretary, Jim Hatfield, township...
Police seek public’s help to solve car theft
GMC Yukon reported stolen overnight from Newlin Township residence
State police from the Embreeville barracks are seeking the public’s help to solve a recent car theft in Newlin Township.
Police said a black 2005 GMC Yukon was taken from a home in the 600 block of Laurel Road sometime between 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 31 and 8:10 a.m. on Feb. 1. Police said no property damage was noted and nothing else...
