Dinniman: PennDOT getting outside help to fix potholes

WEST CHESTER – Anyone driving the region’s roadways knows that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is struggling with keeping up with potholes on the roadways of Chester County. But now a state senator announced Thursday that the beleaguered agency will be brining in outside helpto smooth the ride. State Sen, Andy Dinniman (D-19) issued a statement saying that PennDOT is...

On Stage: A tribute to a legend

Also: shows at small area venues dominate weekend’s music scene By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Over the next few weeks, a Delaware theater veteran will be providing audiences with an up-close look at an entertainment legend — with a lifesaving foundation as the beneficiary. What’s not to like about this? Under the guidance of Greer Firestone, the Delaware-based production of...

United Way to host ‘decadent’ fundraiser Sat night

  Chocolate, wine, craft beer & renowned architecture make for a spectacular evening 60 Bragg Hill POCOPSON – The United Way of Southern Chester County invites the community to an extraordinary evening this Saturday, April 25th, from 6:30-9:30 PM. The evening will celebrate the divinely decadent world of chocolate at the architectural masterpiece 60 Bragg Hill, designed by Mathew Moger...

Spring cleaning can apply to health as well

Sometimes, a lot of little things cause big issues By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times Spring has finally sprung and after the winter we had, we deserve it!  For many people, the change of season also marks an opportunity for spring cleaning inside and outside the home.  If you’re like me, maybe you’ve noticed that the shrubs and grass are almost due for a trim or that the basement or...

On Your Table: Spring means tasty local Asparagus

April to June is the best season for fresh local crop By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times An easy and light dish is Asparagus quiche which can be made with many spring ingredients Asparagus is one of those spring treasures that we patiently wait for all year long. Once it’s finally in season, we want to treat it simply, letting the fresh flavor of this vegetable shine through....

Art Watch: Party down with art events

Art Parties! The Annual Chester County Art Association Invitational and the 42nd Annual Yellow Springs Art Show By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times Two important art events open on the same night this week, Friday April 24th, so you will probably have to make a choice to go to either the Chester County Art Association Invitational dance party in West Chester, or the opening Gala for the Yellow Spring...

Misprint on board meeting agenda, no teacher contract update

Chromebooks pilot approved; Elementary trimester schedule approved; high school student-led study to delay start time ok’d By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH – Despite the tornado watch Monday night, many attended the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District’s (UCFSD) Board of Education meeting held at Hillendale Elementary.  Some were there as honored participants of the...

We’re back — and thankful, to you our readers

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times An artists’ rendition of what our server might have looked like moments after it crashed. Possibly a rendition overly colored by wishful thinking, of course, but it sure seemed like it to those of us scrambling to get The Times back up and running. It’s been an interesting week, to say the least. A little before 11 a.m. on April 14, somewhere in the deep,...

Gwyneth’s Food Bank challenge is telling

Actress’ choices may show she’s out of touch, but most of us are when it comes to hunger By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times I must be honest; I have a serious love/hate relationship with Gwyneth Paltrow. I think she is a talented actress with amazing hair and flawless skin, who gets to work out regularly IN HER OWN BACKYARD YOGA STUDIO with my other girl crush, trainertothestars,...

UHS presents Charlotte’s Web, April 24-25

Unionville High School will present “Charlotte’s Web” April 24 and 25. Pictured left to right: Kati Roper is Sheep, Carly Rechenberg is Fern, Jess Oehler is Charlotte, Joe Siehl is Wilbur and Charley Bloomfield is Templeton EAST MARLBOROUGH — He’s “Some Pig!” Join Director Betsy Ballard and the Unionville High School Drama Guild as they bring the beloved children’s classic...