E. Marlborough police warn of mail, package thefts
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Township police are warning residents about a series of thefts from mailboxes and from front porches after dark — grinches apparently happy to ruin the holidays for local residents.
Township police Lt. Robert Clarke issued the warning Friday, noting “during the past week there have been numerous thefts of mail from residential mailboxes,” he said in a statement.
“The...
Longwood Gardens water centerpiece to get facelift
New York architecture firm to oversee restoration of Main Fountain Garden
A renowned architecture firm has been commissioned to renovate the Main Fountain Garden at Longwood.
Longwood Gardens announced Thursday that it has commissioned the New York firm of Beyer Blinder Belle Architects and Planners to lead the rehabilitation of the Main Fountain Garden, part of a 40-year master-planning initiative...
County OKs $520 million budget with 4.9% tax hike
Not even Leo, the new county K-9, elicits bark of protest
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
K-9 Leo waits for his turn in the spotlight at the county commissioners’ meeting with his handler, John DiBuonaventuro, a longtime first responder and Tredyffrin Township supervisor
The Chester County Commissioners on Thursday approved a $520 million budget for 2013 – a blueprint that...
Woman accused of stealing credit card
West Goshen Township Police: Victim was daughter’s day-care provider
West Goshen Township Police said Stacy Roth used a credit card she stole from her daughter’s day-care provider.
A West Goshen Township woman was arrested after police traced her to an allegedly stolen credit card.
Police said Stacy L. Roth, 38, was taken into custody after she used a credit card stolen from her children’s...
Pfizer agrees to $42.9 million multi-state settlement
Pa. to get $2 million for deceptive marketing of Zyvox, Lyrica
Pennsylvania Attorney General Linda Kelly announced a settlement with Pfizer Inc. over deceptive drug marketing practices.
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania joined 32 attorneys general in a $42.9 million multi-state settlement with Pfizer Inc., resolving allegations that the company unlawfully promoted its drugs, Zyvox and Lyrica, Pennsylvania...
Couple accused of running deadly dog-fighting ring
Pit bulls were trained to fight, killed if they didn’t, authorities said
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan displays disturbing photos taken at a West Brandywine Township residence, where a couple allegedly ran a dog-fighting ring.
A West Brandywine Township couple operated “a house of pain and horror” for dozens of pit bulls used...
Residents push Pitts over ‘Fiscal Cliff’ vote
Largely collegial event features satirical carols, detailed talk about spending and taxes at Congressman’s district office
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Local residents gather to sing satirical Christmas carols and talk spending and taxes in the district office of U.S. Rep. Joe Pitts in Unionville, Monday evening. The local group, organized in part by MoveOn.com and the Kennett Area Democrats,...
Pocopson moves to ban soliciting
New law halts door-to-door peddlers; exceptions for civic, political, religious groups
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
POCOPSON — At a recent Board of Supervisors’ meeting, township officials voted to establish an ordinance banning peddling and soliciting in the township and violators could face fines as high as $1,000.
According to Supervisors’ Chair, Steve Conary, homeowners’ associations...
County’s Health Department issues ‘raw milk’ warning
News release: Kimberton Whole Foods products linked to stomach problems
The Chester County Health Department has issued a warning about raw milk products from Kimberton Whole Foods.
An alert is being issued by the Chester County Health Department, which said an an increase of severe gastroenteric symptoms among persons who drank raw milk supplied by Kimberton Farms Dairy.
The distributor, Kimberton...
Local Red Cross collects holiday mail for military
Longwood Gardens’ visitors got chance to enjoy light display, light up troops’ lives
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Downingtown resident Jennifer Stokker, with her nearly 3-year-old daughter Madelyn, was the delighted winner of a 42-inch TV during a Red Cross raffle at Longwood Gardens.
At first, the visitors at Longwood Gardens Thursday night were skeptical: Were...
