Lies, damn lies and PECO
On Pocopson roundabout delays, power company needs to put its money where it mouth is
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
It was a lovely later summer morning at the intersection of Rt. 52, Lenape-Unionville and Wawaset roads, Wednesday morning.
A soft breeze was blowing as the sun pushed the clouds away. You could hear the Pocopson Creek running, birds singing — it was like something from a travelogue.
Except,...
You’re never too old to play
All work doesn’t just make Jack dull, but maybe unhealthy, too
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
When was the last time you completely lost track of time doing something you love? You may not have thought of it this way, but it’s very likely that you were engaged in what scientists call “free play.” If you’re like many people, life may be filled with work demands, family responsibilities,...
Dental Care for Infants. Yes, infants.
Dental experts are rethinking how early dental care should start
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Recent directives from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry have recommended that children be seen for the first dental visit by age 1.
Tooth decay is preventable and educating parents and caregivers on how to care for baby’s first...
UCFSD tackles building issues as school year looms
Pocopson Elementary is near capacity; solution sought for HS auditorium problem
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Although the new auditorium at Unionville High School is an acoustic gem in dry weather, rain hitting the roof can be sonically disruptive. Unionville-Chadds Ford School District officials are looking for a fix.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — With less than two weeks to go before the opening of schools,...
Art Watch: Heather Davis
Davis brings new light to the Chester County Art Scene..plus what going on around the county
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Oil painter Heather Davis will be showing her light-filled, beautiful Brandywine Valley landscapes at Galer Estate Winery Pop up show Thursday August 14th from 4-8pm. Just a little over a year ago, Heather decided to throw in the towel to her life-long successful career...
County officials unveil new Computer Forensics Lab
The Chester County Commissioners and staff of the District Attorney’s office gathered recently to celebrate the opening of the county’s new Computer Forensics Lab. Pictured from left to right: (top) Commissioner Terence Farrell, Commissioner Kathi Cozzone, Commissioner Ryan Costello, District Attorney Tom Hogan; (bottom) Detective Joe Walton and Detective Roy Calarese.
WEST CHESTER —...
OP/Ed.: Wrong for state and Rafferty to back drilling on parkland
By Kathi Cozzone, Chester County Commissioner
Kathi Cozzone
On Tuesday afternoon, we saw over twenty committed citizens standing outside my opponent’s office protesting the Senator’s vote to lease state-owned parkland to drilling companies. In addition to being harmful to our forests and parks, this vote was part of a larger problem happening in Harrisburg right now.
The vote to lease state parkland...
California dreamin’: the left coast is awesome
But you need to know a few things before moving there…
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
My family and I just returned from the most amazing vacation to southern California. It was SO good that none of us wanted to come back to Pennsylvania. And, that is saying something when you have two teenagers.
What made it so spectacular? The weather. How could you not love low (to no) humidity,...
Ways Lane is a continuing dilemma for Kennett Twp.
Township Manager calls for a meeting with the property owners ASAP
By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times
Kennett Township Planning Commission member Robert Listerman, who has been active with efforts to spur economic development along the US-1 corridor, suggests that there are options for development on Ways Lane — if the property owners can come to some consensus about what they’d like to...
What To Do: Kennett Symphony at Longwood
Also, a ‘peach’ of a festival at Linvilla, Old Fiddlers’ Picnic and more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Kennett Symphony of Chester County will present a show titled “Symphony Under the Stars” at 7 p.m. at Longwood Gardens’ Open Air Theatre on Aug. 9.
When certain things get paired together, the result is unbeatable combination — things like fresh ripe peaches...
