Don’t write Corbett off just yet
Despite doomsayers — and the work of local GOP legislators — Gov. may just have second act
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Undoubtedly, you’ve seen the headlines (unless of course, you’re a sensible person and have spent the last broiling week or so somewhere with beaches, cool (relatively speaking) breezes and chilled beverages) that Gov. Tom Corbett is likely doomed, will be pushed out...
Nearly 100 run 10th annual KAPRB kids race
States, Gallivan win individual titles
By Hannah Christopher, Running Editor, The Times
Jane Mazzeo of Kennett and Grace Rowe of Frederick, MD, winners of the 8&under girls division, were just two of the winners from the 10th annual Kennett Area Parks & Recreation Board Kids Run.
Jane Mazzeo of Kennett and Grace Rowe of Frederick, MD, winners of the 8&under girls division, were just two...
Chasin for Chalfin features pair of cross country runs
Races part of fundraising events to benefit Jake Chalfin
By Blair Sylvester, Correspondent, The Times
Saturday marks a series of fundraising road races to benefit West Marlborough jockey Jake Chalfin, who was paralyzed in a 2010 steeplechase accident. Photo courtesy of Tod Marks
WEST MARLBOROUGH — Those searching for a scenic run, through some of Chester County’s most beautiful vistas, should sign...
Police: Lawn chairs become driving hazard
Unsecurely fastened to vehicle, they reportedly fall onto motorcycle
A load of lawn chairs being transported on a 2008 Ford F250 pickup landed on a 2013 Wide Glide Harley-Davidson on July 6 at 12:53 p.m. on southbound U.S. 1 in Pennsbury Township, east of Constitution Drive, said state police from the Avondale barracks. The motorcycle driver sustained moderate injury, and a passenger received minor...
It’s that time of year…
Snacktacular! A local wag seems to have a decidedly summery take on an upcoming paving project in Pocopson.
POCOPSON — While it’s likely that it will be oil and chips that end up on Route 52 in the coming days, our Kelli Siehl reports that some local resident put a decidedly summery twist on the warnings about fresh chip and oil.
With heat expected to again blast in the mid to upper 90s today...
Flores DeWilde appointed to school board
But Region C voters will make final choice in November election
Leticia Flores DeWilde of Pennsbury, seen here during her May interview with the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education, was appointed to the board Monday night to replace Frank Murphy on the board.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education is no longer one member short: Leticia...
Douglas named interim Head of School at Upland
Nationwide search leads to hiring of veteran educator
Archibald Douglas IV
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Upland Country Day School Board of Trustees announced that Archibald Douglas IV (Archie) has been appointed the Interim Head of School for the 2013-14 school year. The appointment follows a nationwide search launched last February. Douglas comes to Upland from Pacific Collegiate Charter School in Santa...
Pocopson mulls park sports improvements
Local sports organizations offer renovations in exchange for use
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, the Times
A torn soccer net at Pocopson Park. Township officials are weighing proposals for repairs and upgrades to the park’s soccer field and baseball field in exchange for use rights by local sports organizations.
POCOPSON — The township’s Board of Supervisors considered the issue of proposed...
Chesco Grand Prix gets Kennett Square racing
Garneau-Quebecor team clinches overall victory as large crowd looks on
By Steven Silverman, Correspondent, The Times
The pro racers line for the start of Saturday’s Chesco Gran Prix in Kennett Square. A large crowd enjoyed cycling, food and fun at the race’s final stage.
KENNETT SQUARE — The center of the borough echoed with the cheers from hundreds of enthusiastic spectators Saturday...
The big picture: details matter when it comes to your look
Watch out for the little things that can trip up your look
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Beauty (like the devil) is in the details. What separates the uber stylish from someone with a keen fashion sense often boils down to tiny, specific criteria.
For example, the best-dressed would never have chipped fingernail polish! If your manicure is not up to snuff, take it off! It is much better...
