Mosquito-spraying set for parts of Pennsbury
Effort is part of county initiative to reduce threat of West Nile virus
Weather permitting, the Chester County Health Department will conduct a mosquito-control treatment in portions of Kennett Square, Kennett Township and Pennsbury Township on Thursday between 8 and 11 p.m., said a department news release.
The treatment will be administered with truck-mounted spray equipment. The equipment dispenses...
CCAA Invitational exhibit a draw for art lovers
Show will debut Friday in West Chester with fund-raising gala
“Thumbelina,” a sculpture by Jean Cheeseman. will be on display starting Sept. 6 when the Chester County Art Association’s debuts it 2013 Invitational Art Exhibition at a fund-raising gala.
The Chester County Art Association (CCAA) will open its most anticipated show of the year this weekend: the 2013 Invitational Art...
Art Watch: Jeremy McGirl
Mixed media artist never takes the safe route
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
An artist’s artist.
This week’s local art watch is focused on the mixed media work of artist Jeremy McGirl. Jeremy is an artist’s artist because his work always speaks to the creative process, and he never sacrifices invention or creativity for the what is safe. When I first saw Jeremy’s work...
Super Six: new looks, mascara, nails and Pumpkin lattes
Ready to head into fall with new looks, new tastes
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
September 1st!
Time for the SUNDAY SUPER SIX…your little window into what is crowding my brain this month!
When the season changes, I am always itching to freshen up my look. I have been combing through pictures in magazines and on Pinterest and Instagram for inspiration. I’m thinking choppy layers...
Unionville struggles in opener, falls 35-14
Offense, defense fail to get in synch most of the game
Unionville sophomore Brendan Boyle, pressed into duty at quarterback for the Indians, looked sharp early, but the Indians struggled in nearly all phases of the game, losing to Garnet Valley, 35-14, Friday night. Jim Gill photo.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
CONCORD — For one quarter, everything seemed to be set up right for Unionville, Friday...
Mason and Dixon get overdue local recognition
Newlin site draws widespread audience of surveyors, historians and more
Updated at 8:30 a.m. Sunday to correct supervisor’s comment
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Todd Babcock, the chairman of the Mason and Dixon Line Preservation Partnership, drives the commemorative iron spike into Stargazer Road.
Ken Burns and Steven Spielberg missed out, but hundreds of others did not,...
Indians football preview 2013: power upfront
Deep roster of linemen should take pressure off inexperienced backs
Strong-armed junior Alex Pechin takes over the reins at quarterback for Unionville in 2013, a season in which the Indians should again contend for the Ches Mont American Division title and a state playoff berth.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — It might be an old bromide that football games are won in the trenches.
But...
Barnard window repair cost higher than expected
Final costs nearly double of $10,450 estimate
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
The four lower-level windows of Pocopson’s Barnard House have been repaired, but township officials say the bill for the fix has come in at nearly twice the original estimate of $10,450.
POCOPSON — Although the township paid Chester County just $1 for the historic Barnard House and its 80-acre landscape, officials...
Keystone Exams come under fire at hearing
Dinniman, school officials say exams are unfair, and an ‘unfunded mandate’ on schools
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
TREDYFFRIN — Although the new Pennsylvania Common Core curriculum appears to be here to stay, one key element of the plan, the requirement of high school seniors to pass Keystone Exams in Algebra, Biology and Literature in order to graduate starting in 2017 are increasingly...
Celebrating local legacy of Mason and Dixon
Star Gazers’ Stone is one of sites to be showcased during 250th anniversary festivities
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The Star Gazers’ Stone in Newlin Township is one of the sites being celebrated during the 250th anniversary of the survey by Mason and Dixon.
Nearly two-hundred and fifty years ago, when satellites weren’t on anyone’s radar, astronomer Charles...
