Alleged pot possession in Pennsbury leads to charges
Delaware teen arrested for intent to deliver, having paraphernalia
State police have reported the following recent incidents in the area:
A Claymont, De., teen was arrested for possession with the intent to deliver synthetic marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, police said. Lydell D. Dorsey, 18, was apprehended on Oct. 18 at 8:56 p.m. at Fairville and Cossart Roads in Pennsbury Township,...
Record crowds see the light at Longwood Gardens
An expansive light exhibit by Bruce Munro at Longwood Gardens helped break attendance records this year.
Bruce Munro’s dazzling exhibit helped push visitors past million
No resting on its laurels for Longwood Gardens: After reaching a milestone of 1 million annual visitors in mid-August, it continued to achieve record attendance.
Gardens officials announced today that the fiscal year –...
Enjoy front-row seat at Back Alley Theater
Independent movie series being offered at Kennett Flash
Historic Kennett Square and The Flash are continuing to combine efforts to offer area residents an independent film series.
On Thursday, “Moonrise Kingdom” will be featured at the Back Alley Theater of the Flash. The doors open at 7 p.m., and the movie starts at 7:30 p.m with a $5 admission. This charming film chronicles two “tween”...
Professor lauded for efforts to safeguard clean water
Award was presented at annual gala for Stroud Water Research Center
John Briscoe (left) received a glass vase created by Simon Pearce from Bernard Sweeney, Stroud’s president and director, to accompany the award.
An acclaimed Harvard University professor was this year’s recipient of the prestigious Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence, which was presented Thursday night at the annual gala...
Insightful look at county’s Civil War heritage
Historical Society exhibit highlights artifacts and stories behind them
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Jeff Stafford (left) and Richard Neff greeted visitors at the opening Thursday night of “On the Edge of Battle: Chester County and the Civil War” at the Chester County Historical Society in West Chester.
Setting the tone for the Chester County Historical Society on...
New focus on job creation in the US-1 corridor
Groups seek to work with local municipalities to spur commercial, light industrial development
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The darkened area along US-1 will be the focus of an effort to facilitate commercial and light industrial development. Supporters argue such development will create local jobs and lower property taxes.
KENNETT — In an effort to spur local commercial and industrial growth,...
Effort to close chapter on e-book ripoffs
Attorney general urging consumers to review proposed settlement
Attorney General Linda Kelly today urged Pennsylvania consumers who use e-books to carefully review information about proposed settlements between state attorneys general and several of the nation’s largest publishing companies.
Kelly said the settlements, which are currently awaiting court approval, include approximately $69 million...
EMS paging switched to new $3.5 million system
Commissioners say changeover will improve efficiency and meet federal mandate
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The new pagers are similar in appearance to the old ones, but the reduced bandwidth of the system should improve efficiency, county officials said.
A new $3.5 million emergency-services paging system became operational Tuesday morning – an advance that improves communications...
Piits, Strader supporters spar over Willowdale protest
State Police were called and event was cut short; no arrests
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Democratic congressional candidate Aryana Strader speaks to a protest rally near U.S. Rep. Joe Pitss’ office in Willowdale, Saturday. After State Police were called to the event, if was cut short, organizers say.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Supporters of Aryana Strader and Joseph Pitts exchanged barbs this...
