United Way fundraiser at Galer Estate, Aug. 4
Darrelle London
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Canadian singer Darrelle London is making the Galer Estate Winery a stop on her US tour in anticipation of her US release in August, as part of a special fundraising event, Saturday, Aug. 4.
All proceeds from her performance will benefit United Way of Southern Chester County.
London is touring to promote her new album, Eat a Peach. The Canadian singer has earned...
Mortgage rates sink again, hit all-time low
Lower rates mean more opportunity,whether buying or looking to refinance
By Jill Goldman, Special to The Times
Mortgage rates sank to new lows this week as fears about a U.S. economic slowdown and the impact of the European debt crisis continue to make Treasuries and bonds that fund most mortgages look like safe bets to investors. While everyone would rather hear about positive economic growth, the...
Want to buy Indian grave, state-hospital buildings?
State offering 225-acre Embreeville complex ‘as is’ for minimum bid of $950,000
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
With numerous buildings and 225 acres of land, the old site of the Embreeville State Hospital is up for bid — with bids opening at $950,000.
If you have at least $950,000, the state has a deal: a 225-acre tract nestled in pastoral West Bradford and Newlin...
W. Marlborough adopts earned income tax
Residents argue against new tax, saying it falls unfairly on working people
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
WEST MARLBOROUGH — Over sometimes vociferous objections from residents in attendance, the township’s Board of Supervisors adopted an earned-income tax Monday, making it the fourth municipality in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District to adopt such a tax.
Residents argued that the new...
On The Trail: ChesLen, made in the shade
By Vidja Rajan, Columnist, The Times
ChesLen Preserve, Coatesville – A Shady Trail for Hot Summer Days
Round trip distance: About 3 miles round trip in the shade, can be extended to around 5 miles.
Difficulty: Easy to moderate (one steep path going down)
Caution: Closed for hunting on occasion during deer season. Heed posted signs.
Website: http://www.natlands.org/preserves-to-visit/list-of-preserves/cheslen-preserve/
Trail...
End to Whip Tavern dispute may be in sight
Revised zoning ordinance would allow popular eatery to acquire nearby property for additional parking
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
After Monday night’s Board of Supervisors vote, the owners of The Whip Tavern in West Marlborough, now will have some options to acquire nearby property to add parking, and hopefully, end years of acrimony with neighbors over patrons’ car being left on...
County gets boost from bond-rating giants
Maintaining its AAA status will translate into lower borrowing costs
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Barry Seymour (left), executive director of DVRPC, congratulates Chester County Commissioners’ Chairman Terence Farrell on his election to the DVRPC chairmanship.
The three major bond-rating firms reaffirmed Chester County’s AAA status – an assessment deemed more...
Family Art Day returns with another fun event
More than 250 people attend day of art and music in Anson B. Nixon Park
By Ben McWilliams, Special to The Times
Parents and kids alike had an enjoyable day at the second annual Family Art Day in Anson B. Nixon Park.
KENNETT — Anson B. Nixon Park has hosted many family friendly community events this summer and saw yet another success this past Saturday with the second annual Family Art Day. The park...
Pileggi, Hogan press for new anti-gang legislation
Would seek to make recruiting new members a crime for gangmembers
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
State Sen. Dominic Pileggi (R-9) announces new legislation Monday aimed at curtailing gang activity on Chester County, as Chester County District Attorney Thomas Hogan looks on.
NEW GARDEN — Three Chester County legislators and the county’s District Attorney want to stop growing gang activity in...
County awash in stormwater regulations
Work is underway on a model ordinance to accommodate state mandates
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Stormwater regulations aim to reduce the impact of flooding from county waterways such as the Brandywine Creek, shown along Creek Road in Birmingham Township.
County officials are fully immersed in a quagmire of water-runoff regulations, aiming to streamline a plan to handle new...
