For tourism marketing, south of France hits home
New campaign will capitalize on county’s cosmopolitan flair
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Blair Mahoney, executive director of the Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau, explained the importance of boosting tourism in the region.
It wasn’t exactly an identity crisis, but the folks entrusted with promoting the area as a tourist destination have agonized for some...
Living History: Markers to a forgotten war
Chester County played large role in now almost forgotten War of 1812
By Gene Pisasale, Special to The Times
A marker in Kennett Square commemorates the American troops that encamped near the current location of the Country Butcher at Cypress and Walnut streets.
Much attention has been given to the upcoming 150th anniversaries of two major Civil War events- the Battle of Gettysburg on July 1st–...
After spinning wheels, roundabout gains traction
PennDOT could begin construction on Pocopson Township project by mid-November
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A roundabout is scheduled for construction at the intersection of Rt. 52, Wawaset Road, and Lenape-Unionville Road.
The goal was roundabout, but the action was direct as the Chester County commissioners advanced a road project in Pocopson Township on Wednesday.
At their regularly...
Preview: UHS’ Guys & Dolls is a sure winner
At Unionville High School, show runs from Thursday through Saturday
By Eddy K. Foster, Staff Writer, The Times
The much-beloved musical Guys and Dolls opens Thursday night at Unionville High School. Based on previews, the production is a winner and a must-see. Show leads include: Natalie Walden (Miss Adelaide), Brandon Baumeister(NathanDetroit), Evan DuPuis (Sky Masterson) and Victoria Provost (Sgt....
On The Trail: Goose Creek Park
Round trip distance: ~0.5mile (can be extended to about 0.7mile by taking unpaved side trails)
Difficulty: Easy
Information: http://www.thornburytwp.com/PDF/Park%20Facilities.pdf
Trail map: https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=ml
This is a tiny park, at a total of about 12 acres, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in character. Views and serenity are abundant, as are park benches from...
Upland hosts Finns to celebrate 35 years of exchanges
About 80 Finnish students visted Upland Country Day School last week — including the TPS Turku Finland hockey team. Members of the TPS Turku team and Upland Boys hockey teams were invited to a Philadelphia Flyers game when they played the Florida Panthers. After the game, the boys were invited down to the locker room to meet Flyers defenseman Kimmo Timone, a former TPS Turku player.
EAST MARLBOROUGH...
Shared interests spawn unlikely artistic alliance
Despite diverse backgrounds, two area painters enjoy collaborating
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
“Alpaca” by William Basciani was painted at the Chenoa Manor Animal Sanctuary, a rescue facility in Avondale.
After meeting several years ago at a cold, blustery art event, two Chester County painters developed a warm friendship and are teaming up for a show at the Chadds...
Can you blog your way to a better look?
Fashion bloggers can help you update your look
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I am the first to admit that my fashion inspiration is often pirated from my favorite bloggers. I love to steal their style and transform it into my own personal look. One of my favorites is Blair Eadie from “Atlantic Pacific”. Check out her blog here: http://atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com
She is effortlessly...
Carmody gets GOP judicial nod, as party stresses ‘Unity’
MacQueen wins only other contested race for County Controller
Patrick Carmody offers thanks to members of the Chester County Republican Committee, Thursday, after being endorsed for Judge, Court of Common Pleas by the party. Carmody earned the nod, Thursday night, after Allison Bell Royer withdrew citing the need for party unity.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
WEST GOSHEN — Although it was clear...
Now that the 2013 election is over…