Promoting legacy of music, community outreach
Annual concert pays tribute to teen’s brave struggle with brain cancer
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A March 15 concert will pay tribute to Jonathan Martin Beech and continue his legacy of music and giving back to the community.
For seven years, a tribute to a teenage boy who excelled in academics as well as music and other extracurricular activities has grown in scope and...
CCAA collecting unused or under-appreciated art
Past board member’s collection, other works will anchor Renovation Sale
Works from the art collection of the late Madeline Lamb, a lawyer and former board member of the Chester County Art Association, will be sold during CCAA’s Renovation Sale from March 21-27.
If you have artwork that isn’t being seeing the light of day for whatever reason – it’s not your taste or you don’t have space...
Oscars 2014: a lot of winners, some losers
Ellen was fab, night was too long and who wears shorts to the Oscars?
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
My Oscar 2014 Re-cap:
Ellen was HILARIOUS! I loved the pizza delivery bit and the selfie photo. She kept things upbeat and moving in an impossibly long schedule of presentations. WHY DOES IT HAVE TO BE FOUR HOURS? I DO NOT CARE ONE BIT ABOUT EDITING, SHORT FILM, FOREIGN FILM, OR...
Longwood Gardens vying for new accolade
Tourism officials urging residents to help it win Best Public Garden
The Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau announced on Thursday, March 6, that Longwood Gardens has been shortlisted by USA Today and 10Best.com in a competition for the Best Public Garden in the country.
Since most well-traveled area residents know that Longwood excels over the other 19 worthy destinations on the list,...
Pocopson wants representation on library board
After library rejected board nominees, township cut funds
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Pocopson officials say if they are being asked to financially support the Bayard Taylor Library, there should be a township representative on the library’s board.
POCOPSON — Taxation without representation may have started the American Revolution, but it seems to be also behind a simmering conflict...
County offers great exposure to teen shutterbugs
Submissions being accepted for 5th Annual Healthy Photo Contest
Chester County is encouraging high-school students to develop a healthy attitude toward capturing a prize-winning photograph.
The Chester County Health Department is sponsoring its 5th Annual Healthy Photo Contest to promote National Public Health Week, which is observed during the first week of April.
Any high school student in the...
Signs of spring: ice cream, more outdoor tables
La Michoacana reopening for season, its companion grill expanding
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Armando Bernal (from left) takes an order as Daniel Castaneda puts toppings on a fresh fish taco that Martha Rodriguez has just prepared at Michoacana Grill.
Looking for some sure signs of spring? The snow banks are decreasing in size, the clocks will spring forward on Sunday, and...
‘Grease’ is the word at UHS this weekend
Grease performed March 6-8 at UHS; Tickets still available
By Suzanne Misciagna, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – This weekend a cast of Unionville High School students in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District will be donning white t-shirts and leather jackets along with poodle skirts and bobby sox for the production of the hit Broadway musical, Grease.
Grease is the story of the budding...
Old courthouse gets new (old) look, and returns to service
District court will move to renovated first floor in April
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
This iron reenforced arch — an original architectural detail from the Chester County Courthouse will now be visible, along with the original vaulted ceilings, as part of a $1.46 million renovation and restoration of the building so it can house a district court.
WEST CHESTER — Like the county — and the...
District’s 5th-graders strut their stuff at benefit
Oldies Dance continues to entertain, support worthy causes
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Fifth-grade students showcase their crowd-pleasing talents at the Oldies Dance. Photo by Dave Lichter
As it approaches its 30th anniversary, the popular, district-wide Fifth-Grade Oldies Dance continues its tradition of offering a rousing, rocking benefit.
This year’s event, held on Friday...
