Living History: Where have all the diners gone?
Although a disappearing breed, these eateries still can be found in Chester County
By Gene Pisasale, Special to The Times
The DK Diner in West Chester is a classic example of a disappearing breed: the railcar or prefab diner. Once plentiful in Chester County, now it requires a bit of a hunt to find these gems of Americana.
From Edward Hopper’s 1942 painting “Nighthawks” to Airstream-sleek capsules...
You can take the girl out of the city…
Wyoming offers spectacular views, but it’s hard to say which is scarier: the local fashions or the need to carry bear repellant
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I am a city slicker (even though I live in rural Chester County).
I enjoy being a mere hop, skip and a jump away from great malls, little boutiques and nail salons. I can appreciate beautiful scenery, certainly. However,...
Mixed reaction to health care ruling
Democrats praise, Republicans pan Supreme Court ruling; health care providers hopeful law will improve care and access
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Local elected officials, political candidates and party leaders in Chester County all had varied opinions about Thursday’s U.S. Supreme Court Decision upholding the vast majority of the Affordable Care Act — President Barack Obama’s signature...
Chesco Grand Prix to cycle through horse country
Bike racers will wind through West Marlborough on Tuesday and Wednesday
For decades, the late Nancy Penn Smith Hannum presided as master of the Cheshire Hunt from Brooklawn, her stately Unionville
Racers in the Chesco Grand Prix, including an Olympic contender, will navigate a course in West Marlborough.
estate. Next week, the property will host bicycles rather than horses, serving as the starting...
Spirit Select 2015 improve to 11-2
Spirit Select 2015 took home its division championship at the All-American Showcase girls lacrosse tournament in West Chester over Father’s Day weekend. Front row, L-R: Catie Ward, Emily Anderson, Logan Perkins, Emma Dillon, Izzy McDonough, Elise Eginton, Sam Letang. Back row, L-R: assistant coach Carey Garvey, assistant coach Maia Walter, Cassie Blair, Kassie Dunn, Quinn Benintende, Molly Wentz,...
National horse show promotes local nonprofits
Chester County Food Bank and Abby Miller Foundation to benefit from Brandywine Valley Summer Series
Two area worthy causes will benefit from the Brandywine Valley Summer Series, which starts today in Devon.
Voted “Horse Show of the Year” by the Pennsylvania Horse Show Association, the event will donate proceeds to the Chester County Food
The Brandywine Valley Summer Series will donate funds to...
Hero Plaque program honors fallen trooper
A ceremony marked the ninth county law-enforcement officer to be memorialized
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The widow of a state trooper killed in the line of duty in 1985 already had compelling evidence that members of the Avondale barracks
A bronze plaque commemorates the service of Pennsylvania State Trooper John J. Brown, who worked in the Avondale barracks.
had not forgotten...
Kennett/Unionville rowers ranked in US top 20
Nathan Smith and teammate Phil Claudy compete in the U.S. Rowing National Championships.
Seven rowers from Kennett and Unionville High Schools traveled to Melton Lake in Oak Ridge, Tennessee last week to compete in the US Rowing National Championships. The competition was intense with 1,500 of the best high school and junior athletes from across the nation competing in 18 events. All seven of the...
Pocopson looks at septic management plan
State, county prompt township to enforce pumping and maintenance rules
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
POCOPSON — During Monday’s Township Board of Supervisors’ meeting, Chair Steve Conary told those in attendance of the township’s intent to create a Septage Management Plan to ensure all septic systems located in the township are operating properly.
Conary recently met with representatives...
Summer music at Galer Estate kicks off this weekend
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Galer Estate Winery plans a summer of fun, acoustic music at Galer Estate Winery, starting this weekend.
Here’s the schedule for the summer of 2012:
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