Digging up facts about native Lenape in region
Archaeology expert to present “History on Tap” program
The Marshalton Inn will host a “History on Tap” program Monday night from the Chester County Historical Society.
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by learning about the life and ways of the native Lenape in the Brandywine Valley through archaeological discoveries, courtesy of the Chester County Historical Society...
Art Watch: Ellie Byrom-Haley
Associations with assemblage
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week’s local art watch is focused on the multi-media work of local artist Ellie Byrom-Haley. Byrom-Haley creates multi-media artworks that combine photography and painting with the textural aspects of assemblage. Found materials and man-made objects are assembled onto a hand-painted surface.
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Nov. Super Six: You Tube, wine glass charms and more
Summer is long gone, and we fall into a new set of monthly picks
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
How is it November already? It seems as if we were just discussing flip-flops and humid weather hairstyles. Oh my! Here are my Super Six picks for November…
1.) I love funny/inspiring/clever YouTube posts and this one is really great:
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Playoff bound Unionville crushes Oxford, 70-24
Pechin throws for 298 yards, 5TD to pace explosive offense
By Drew Diehl, Correspondent, The Times
Unionville’s Alex Pechin threw for 298 yards and five TD, leading Unionvile to a 70-24 rout over Oxford, Friday night. The Indians likely earned a berth in the PIAA AAAA District One playoffs. Jim Gill photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — As a heavy fog rolled in midway through the third quarter, the Unionville...
D.A. announces two new hires, promotion
Seven-year prosecutor will head the county’s Child Abuse Unit
Chester County prosecutor Deborah S. Ryan has been promoted to Deputy District Attorney in charge of the Child Abuse Unit.
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office has announced two new hires and a promotion.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said the swearing-in of two new prosecutors, Kelsey Gvozdich and Ryan Borchik,...
Area student work to share space with masters
Brandywine River Museum to debut new rotating exhibition
The Brandywine River Museum will debut a new display of area student works on Nov. 10.
“Imagine Brandywine,” a new exhibition space at the Brandywine River Museum for the display of creative art projects by area school students, will debut on Nov.10.
The inaugural display – inspired by the museum’s collection and landscape...
Flores DeWilde enjoys the challenge of serving on UCF board
Cites diversity of issues facing district; wants to avoid cutting program or staff
Leticia Flores DeWilde, candidate for Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education, Region C.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
After just a few months of serving on the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education, Leticia Flores DeWilde has discovered that it is a much more complicated job that it might appear from the outside.
“I...
Claims, counterclaims cloud Manzone resignation
Ex-colleagues detail car chase, she calls board ‘rubber stamp’ for administration
Former Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board member Holly Manzone speaks following her resignation from the board, Oct. 21. Her resignation and claims about the board’s conduct — as well as counterclaims about her conduct, sparked a special board meeting Monday night.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
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Officials: Rt. 842 corn maze becoming nightmare
Expansion of operations a concern for three townships
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
POCOPSON — What began as a fun, family oriented fall attraction – the East Marlborough Corn Maze has morphed into the Valley of Terror, a literal nightmare according to township officials.
Supervisors’ Chair, Steve Conary announced during a recent board of supervisors meeting that the township has received...
Scaring up some Halloween safety tips
County Health Department offers frighteningly good advice
To keep a scary holiday safe, the Chester County Health Department is offering the following tips:
Walk Safely
Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks.
Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross.
Put away cell phones, iPods and other distracting devices and stay focused on your surroundings,...
