Watch skilled, knife-wielding artists at work
Creations will take shape at Great Pumpkin Carve, starting Thursday
Pumpkins and faces will be aglow at the Chadds Ford Historical Society’s annual Great Pumpkin Carve. Photo courtesy of Carla Westerman
Fans of the Great Pumpkin Carve probably already have the dates etched in their memory, but if you’ve never attended this crowd-pleasing event, it’s time to follow up on its glowing reviews.
This...
A change could do you good
Step outside of your comfort zone to refresh your look
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Are you in a style rut?
I feel it. And, it’s a dangerous thing. The last time I felt this way, I cut the length of my hair from my shoulders to my chin (then cried for approximately six months, give or take).
A stylish makeover need not be so dramatic…but, in order to feel refreshed, I do believe...
Unionville hangs on for 35-27 win
Holds off late Great Valley comeback to stay undefeated in ChesMont American
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Quarterback Alex Pechin fires his first career TD pass for Unionville, to open the second half, Friday against Great Valley. He teamed with older brother Brad to both throw TD passes, leading the Indians to a 35-27 win. Jim Gill photo.
MALVERN — You’ll excuse Unionville head coach Pat...
Why doesn’t your town like business?
Hostile attitude toward business growth must change to fix tax problem
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
You’ll excuse my sense of de ja vu.
Back in my youth as a young reporter, the hot catch phrase for the overbuilt and tax-revenue challenged northern New Jersey suburbs was “ratables.”
Ratables are a very special kind of real estate: they use little in the way of local or school district services,...
Professor lauded for efforts to safeguard clean water
Award was presented at annual gala for Stroud Water Research Center
John Briscoe (left) received a glass vase created by Simon Pearce from Bernard Sweeney, Stroud’s president and director, to accompany the award.
An acclaimed Harvard University professor was this year’s recipient of the prestigious Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence, which was presented Thursday night at the annual gala...
Insightful look at county’s Civil War heritage
Historical Society exhibit highlights artifacts and stories behind them
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Jeff Stafford (left) and Richard Neff greeted visitors at the opening Thursday night of “On the Edge of Battle: Chester County and the Civil War” at the Chester County Historical Society in West Chester.
Setting the tone for the Chester County Historical Society on...
Pennsylvania Hunt Cup, Nov. 4
78th running of event offers day full of events; raises money for local charities
Spirited competition always marks the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup, as seen during the 2011 event.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Tailgaters, racing enthusiasts and families wishing to spend a fall day in the country will enjoy watching topnotch steeplechase horses race over pristine rolling countryside on Sunday, Nov. 4.
The day of racing...
New focus on job creation in the US-1 corridor
Groups seek to work with local municipalities to spur commercial, light industrial development
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The darkened area along US-1 will be the focus of an effort to facilitate commercial and light industrial development. Supporters argue such development will create local jobs and lower property taxes.
KENNETT — In an effort to spur local commercial and industrial growth,...
EMS paging switched to new $3.5 million system
Commissioners say changeover will improve efficiency and meet federal mandate
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The new pagers are similar in appearance to the old ones, but the reduced bandwidth of the system should improve efficiency, county officials said.
A new $3.5 million emergency-services paging system became operational Tuesday morning – an advance that improves communications...
