On Stage: ‘Always…Patsy Cline’ at Candlelight
Run River North, Dar Williams headlining this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Erica Scanlan Harr stars as Patsy Cline in “Always Patsy Cline” running weekend performances at the Candlelight Theater in Arden, Del., now through Aug. 24.
Fans of Patsy Cline know how great she was. For those of you not in this category, you might want to consider a short drive across the state...
Op/Ed: An irresponsible budget
By Kathi Cozzone, Chester County Commissioner
Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone
I worked in the private sector at large and small companies, in various financial management roles, for about two decades before becoming a Chester County Commissioner. During the Corbett administration, I have watched from afar as legislators and the Governor concocted one bad budget after another. Previous...
On Your Table: It’s grilling & chilling time
The Meat Shop, in Chadds Ford, talks great steak options
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
For outdoor grilling nothing beats a charcoal fire
The aroma that most evokes summer for me is a whiff of meat sizzling on a smoking hot charcoal grill. And the good news is that at this time in July we are already in the heart of grilling season, so I am enjoying steaks, burgers, chicken,...
CCIU report backs Unionville admin. on residency issue
Four-month independent study supports both policy and questions about a specific case
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) said Tuesday its independent investigation of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District’s handling of residency issues revealed that the district acted in good faith and in a manner consistent with state law.
The...
Unionville mourns loss of Patton
Charles F. Patton, seen here during his time as principal of what was then Unionville Middle School — the school that now carries his name.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville-Chadds Ford community is mourning the loss of Charles F. Patton, who passed away Saturday.
Patton, 85, was a long-time education in the Unionville-Chadds School District and served as the first principal of the then Unionville...
Art Watch: Stephen Brehm
An extraordinary seascape and nature artist..and the local arts scene
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Famous for his beautiful, vibrant seascapes and landscape scenes, painter Stephen Brehm will exhibit this Thursday July 24th 4-8pm at Galer Estate Winery’s Pop up Art Show. He was born in France, and then moved all over the world, and he says that it is through this constant change of environment...
More than 100 kids enjoy KAPRB’s Cross Country Run
By Hannah Christopher, Running Editor, The Times
More than 100 kids participated in the Kennett Area Parks and Recreation Board’s annual Kids Cross Country Run last week. Pictured here is the overall winner Davis Piercy from Kennett Square.
KENNETT — The 11th annual KAPRB Kid’s Cross Country run for 14 and under children was held last Thursday night on a picturesque evening at Anson...
Four KAU teams begin quest for state titles
The KAU Kennett Kings won the Section 7 Senior League title and advanced to the State Tournament beginning this week. Pictured left to right are: (standing) Zack Ploener, Seth Singer, Josh Kearney, Coach Mark Ploener, Manager John Harper, Coach Mike Burns, Vincent Leo, Sean Edmonds, Hunter McLimans;(kneeling) Drew Massetti, Ivan Yen, Jon Burns, Tyler Rafetto, Giovanni Hughes, Sam Immediato, Jacob Harper;...
Ukrainian crisis hits home for WCU swimmer
Family flees war-torn Donetsk, seeks safety in US; Chesco swim community rallies in support
By Kim Chiomento, Correspondent, The Times
Teammates, friends — and a now a lifeline. West Chester University swimmers Dave McCormick, left, and Bogden “Shark” Grebenyuk formed a tight bond as Ram swimmers. But now, as Grebenyuk’s family was forced to flee war-torn Ukraine, just miles from where...
Chesco District 28 All-Stars head to Big League World Series
The District 28 Chester County All Stars, 17 & 18 year olds from KAU, Caln, Coatesville and Avon Grove will represent the Eastern U.S. Region this week in the Big League World Series in Easley, South Carolina.
The 2014 District 28 18U All-Stars earned themselves a spot in the Big League World Series by defeating District 1 Champion Delaware to win the Eastern Regional Championship, 5-0. The Chester...
