Black patriot focus of history presentation
Noah Lewis will present a program at the Chester County Library to celebrate Black History Month.
Program on Edward ‘Ned’ Hector to be held at Exton library
He was a black patriot who fought in the Battle of the Brandywine, and he was held in such high regard by his Conshohocken community that a street bears his name.
In honor of Black History Month, the Chester County Library will present “The...
Illness shows the difference between the sexes
Women tough it out and get it done, men become attached to the sofa
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Hi.
Being sick sucks. I hate to be crass, but there is no other way to describe it.
I am going on my fifth day of feeling like dog dirt. FIVE DAYS. Unacceptable.
However, in the lives of my family, nothing much has changed. (BRACE YOURSELF, male readers)
The beds are made. Dishes...
Hundreds hit the frosty Brandywine
Polar Plunge hits new heights for attendance and fun
Swimmers hit the frosty Brandywine Creek as part of the Brandywine Valley Association’s Polar Plunge, Saturday. Hundreds of swimmers hit the water to raise money for the BVA, while a giant crowd looked on.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST BRADFORD – It was a fabulous, sunny day: a great opportunity for a nice dip in the Brandywine Creek,...
Two Avondale troopers rescued from burning car
They sustained significant, but not life-threatening injuries, police said
Updated at 2:10 p.m. with trooper IDs, new details
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Two Avondale troopers were injured Friday morning after their vehicle crashed into a tree en route to a reported burglary-in-progress that proved to be inaccurate.
State police from the Avondale barracks got a somber reminder...
Art paths to converge at Chadds Ford gallery
Former state trooper, sibling join forces for ‘Blues Brothers’ show
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
“Winter Magic,” a watercolor by Glenn Blue, will be featured at the Chadds Ford Gallery starting Friday.
For years, State Trooper Glenn E. Blue routinely patrolled communities throughout Chester County, an assignment that periodically brought him face-to-face...
Unionville student named among U.S. science elite
Shea among 40 honored by Intel Science Talent Search for work on water purification
Meghan Shea, a senior at Unionville High School, is among 40 high school students who will be honored next month as part of the Intel Science Talent Search. The 40, culled from hundreds of semi-finalists, will compete for the top prize and a $100,000 scholarship.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
BIRMINGHAM — Cast...
Show me your love for Valentine’s Day
Chocolate? Flowers? Meh. Tory Burch? Now you have my attention
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
This is the first year that neither of my boys will be handing out Valentine cards at school.
The thought of it actually creates a lump in my throat. I’m going to miss forcing them to sit at the dining room table, NEATLY signing their names (SO AS NOT TO RESEMBLE A SERIAL KILLER) after explaining,...
Longwood volunteers create piece de resistance
Series of quilts chronicle garden’s beauty – from flowers to felines
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Ann Randolph (left) and Nancy Hiss stand in front of the group’s “Seasons of Pollination” quilt.
The goal was grand: Capture the colors of Longwood Gardens in a quilt.
First suggested in 1996, the project failed to leave the drawing board more than once. But that was before...
UHS Prom Fashion Show, Feb. 9
Current Unionville High School seniors Jacqueline Viens and Austin Lowe as seen at last year’s fashion show. This year’s event will be Feb. 9 at Unionville High School.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The models are ready, the designers have the hottest prom fashions for 2013 ready to go and they’ll both be on display at the “Picture Perfect” fashion show, Feb. 9 at Unionville High School.
The...
Pocopson gets top marks on runoff study
While local towns fare well in Clean Water Action study, all could do better, authors say
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The 25 municipalities of the Brandywine Creek basin were graded this week for how their ordinances manage storm water runoff, with Pocopson ranking first and Valley and South Coatesville rated worst.
PENNSBURY — Local municipalities scored above average in a report card issued...
