Law enforcement highlights take center stage
D.A. recognizes those who went above, beyond in 2013
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County Det./Lt. Kevin Dykes congratulates retired Coatesville Det. Marty Quinn on his selection as 2013 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.
Amid tough talk on crime and profuse praise for crime-fighters, recipients of the Chester County District Attorney’s Office annual awards displayed...
At Art Association, advance celebration of building
One of two exhibits on display this month inspired by architecture
“MAX,” a sculpture created with wood and aluminum by Steffie Mongar, is one of the architecture-inspired works on display this month at the Chester County Art Association.
Two shows are open to the public at the Chester County Art Association (CCAA) in West Chester. From now through Feb. 6, “Buildings: Art Inspired by Architecture”...
UCF board expected to approve crew club
Some of the nation’s top rowers attend UHS — now they can compete for the school
The Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education is expected to approve Crew as a new club sport for Unionville High School, next Tuesday.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Although the Unionville area boasts a number of the nation’s top young rowers, Unionville High School has lacked its own...
Happy Dental New Year
A new year could mean new insurance and different rules and fees
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
January is the month of renewal, time to start over, make some healthy changes or break some old habits. It is also a new year for most dental insurance plans.
There is no perfect dental insurance plan, some plans will work better for you and your family. Dental insurance plans...
Wine, paintings, music – and more
Galer Estate Vineyard hosting pop-up art show
Works by West Chester artist John Hannafin will be displayed at the Galer Estate Vineyard on Thursday night, Jan. 16.
If you’ve been contemplating a visit to the Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery, Thursday, Jan. 16, will offer extra incentive.
In addition to sampling award-winning wines in a cozy atmosphere, the winery is featuring its pop-up art show....
UCF tax hike likely, but no referendum
Proposed preliminary budget calls for 4.01% take hike
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — After Monday night’s vote to adopt a proposed preliminary budget for the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, the only two things that appear assured are that there won’t be a voter referendum to approve hikes beyond the Act 1 limits but local school taxes will increase.
The budget document...
Library system wants to book survey input
Online questionnaire designed to gauge future needs of community
Library patrons, such as those who frequent the Coatesville branch, are being asked to provide input on the library system’s future operations.
With an eye toward the future, the Chester County Library System (CCLS) and its 16 member libraries are reaching out to the community for help to guide the development of its strategic plan.
CCLS...
Warm up to seasonal brews at Winterfest
Kennett Square hopes to take chill out of air with beer-tasting festival
Kennett Square has another premier beer-tasting event on tap: the 2nd Annual Kennett Winterfest on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 12:30 to 4 p.m.
Presented by Historic Kennett Square and the Kennett Brewfest, the event offers an opportunity to bundle up and enjoy winter brews from at least 40 unique craft breweries.
Tickets...
Art Watch: John Hannafin
An authentic creative voice
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week’s local art watch focuses on brightly colored neo-impressionist work of local popular artist John Hannafin. John grew up in West Chester in a bucolic setting of a centuries old stone home surrounded by green farmlands and historic properties.
While he may be most nationally famous for his “Art Across America”...
Frosty fashion? It can be done
Just because it’s cold out doesn’t mean you can’t still look great
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
OK, we are barely into winter and this #PolarVortex thing is already on my nerves. It is so cold that even Gisele Bundchen is wearing UGGS….and just like that, they are back in fashion!
(TJMaxx has the sequin version on sale. I have to draw the line and I wear sequins...
