Unionville mourns Mark Powers
Long-time and dedicated Unionville Recreation Association volunteer Mark Powers passed away Thursday. URA is leading an effort to help fund the college education of his two children.
The Unionville community is mourning the loss of Mark Powers, 47, a dedicated volunteer with the Unionville Recreation Association, who died Thursday. A fund raising effort to help pay for college for his son and daughter...
Kennett residents debate joining regional police department
Residents unsure whether proposed 7-town force is right for township
By John Gondol, Correspondent, The Times
KENNETT — At Wednesday night’s township Board of Supervisors work session supervisors sought input from residents on a proposal to merge police services for seven area municipalities.
Despite poor weather and a light turnout, township officials used the more informal forum of a work...
On Stage: The 7eventy 2wos at The Flash
Also: ‘Rain’ in Wilmington, ‘Trotters’ in Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The 7eventy 2wos — a band with strong Unionville roots — takes the stage at The Flash March 6.
March 6 will be a night of good music for area fans who want to get out of the house and listen to some of their favorite tunes performed live.
And, it will also be a night of tough decisions...
Surviving that first date
5 tips for jumping back into the dating pool
Editor’s Note: Today marks the debut of our new relationship columnist, Nancy Plummer. Plummer, who operates a dating consulting business in Chester County, has been published in various local and national publications.
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
First dates are universally terrifying.
When someone pictures an upcoming date, they usually...
Art Watch: Radley Run Art Show kicks off Friday
Show benefits Safe Harbor, Chester County Art Association
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The 6th Annual Radley Run Art Show starts this Friday from 6-10pm, and then continues on Saturday from 10am -3pm. The Radley show is free admission and open to the public. It is a lively, wonderful show with great food and drink in a beautiful location. If you have never been to The Radley Run Country...
Belrose residents demand answers on water issues
HOA members say E. Marlborough hasn’t been responsive
By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times
Resdients of Belrose at Longwood filled Monday night’s East Marlborough Board of Supervisors meeting asking for answers about the development’s water system.
EAST MARLBOROUGH – There was not an empty seat at the township’s board of supervisors’ meeting on Monday night as many of the...
Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway seeks Birmingham participation
Supervisors approve flashing light on US-202
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
John Snook presents the Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway’s Corridor Management Plan to Birmingham supervisors and residents, Monday night.
Monday night’s Board of Supervisors meeting was jam-packed with agenda items and an above average Birmingham crowd.
The Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway Commission...
Melting ice & warming hearts…people YOU know doing ‘Good Stuff!’
Got ‘good stuff’ to share? Email kim@chescotimes.com (submissions are due the 15th & 30th monthly; and are subject to editorial review.)
So much DRAMA…A ‘shout-out’ to all the hard-working local kids and directors bringing affordable theater to our communities… Look for these March performances: Kennett – Oklahoma, Unionville – West Side Story, Rustin –...
Unionville’s Preston Konrad makes more than good on TLC show
‘Style By Jury’ shows women how to find the best version of themselves
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
So, it turns out that I am not the only fashion “expert” around these parts. Native Unionville resident Preston Konrad, host of TLC’s new show “Style by Jury,” has a little bit of street cred.
I mean, that is if you think being the Style Director for American Eagle...
What To Do: Saluting local German heritage folk art
Also: Carmen at First State Ballet, Wyeth exhibit at Brandywine
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library is featuring the opening of a major new exhibition “A Colorful Folk: Pennsylvania Germans and the Art of Everyday Life.”
When German immigrants began settling in America in the 1700s, they brought with them a lot of traditions — culinary, religious...
