Art Watch: Margaret Matuszewski’s Chester County florals
Plus: Heather Davis solo show and The Hickman’s Art of Caring!
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
When you think of painterly flower and lush fields of poppies, you first think of the Impressionists, and then you might think of local delightful painter Margaret Matuszewski. I first saw her work at the Unionville Art Gala where she is a longtime favorite, with her feathery brushstrokes and abundance...
Vote for Unionville to be NBC-10 game of the week
Unionville High School’s football team’s highly anticipated contest against West Chester Henderson has a chance to be the featured game on NBC 10’s High School Blitz — but needs votes from the community to make it happen.
Right now, the Unionville-Henderson game trails the Roman Catholic-Episcopal contest and needs every vote to be featured on the program.
You can vote here:
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/sports/High-School-Sports-168944406.html
Voting...
County GOP says Corbett boosted ed. funding
County Republicans hold event to defend Governor’s education record
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Sheriff Bunny Welsh speaks at Monday’s press conference defending Gov. Corbett’s record on funding education.
WEST CHESTER – At a press conference at the Historic Courthouse on Monday morning, Chester County Republicans said that under Gov. Tom Corbett, Pennsylvania has...
Walker withdraws from 158th race; Ross to replace?
Cuyler Walker
Updated 7:35 a.m., 9/23/14. Adds comment from Chester County Democrats
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Cuyler Walker suddenly announced his withdrawal from the race for the 158th State Representative race, Monday afternoon — and it could lead to a familiar face appearing on the November ballot, nine-term State Representative Chris Ross.
Walker, a Republican,...
Art of Caring Festival, Sept 27
The Art of Caring painting by noted Chester County artist (and Times columnist) Lele Galer.
West Chester event at The Hickman features works of local popular artists
WEST CHESTER — The Hickman Friends Senior Community of West Chester is bringing a new twist to their 11th annual Art of Caring. Instead of an auction gala, they will host a free Art of Caring Festival on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 am...
Boosterthon raises more than $17,500 at Unionville Elementary
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Students at Unionville Elementary embraced a new way to build their bodies and characters — as well as help fund new equipment for their school as part of the Boosterthon Fun Run, held earlier this month at the school. Similar events are being run at other district elementary schools as well.
384 students participated in the program, and learned about fitness, leadership and...
Plantation Field: Black and Doesn’t Play Fair Win in Fairytale Fashion
Maya Black and Doesn’t Play Fair take a jump en route to their win at the Plantation Field International Horse Trials. Amy Dragoo photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Maya Black and Doesn’t Play Fair stormed around Mike Etherington-Smith’s CIC3* cross-country course to clinch the win at Plantation Field International Horse Trials in fairytale fashion.
Both new to this level, Black and Doesn’t...
NFL’s handling of domestic violence is a disgrace
But the opportunity exists for all to learn from it
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I have written a handful of “soapbox” speeches in the past and today, it’s time for another one.
As the mother of two boys enamored by all things sports related, I feel compelled to discuss the disgraceful actions of the NFL. In fact, I would venture to say that doing the complete opposite of what these...
Unionville overpowers Sun Valley, 38-0
Offense, defense dominate, but schedule gets tougher now
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Unionville’s completely shut down Sun Valley’s offense, Friday night, en route to a 38-0 win. Indians’ Dylan Rappucci sacks Vanguards’ QB Gabe Bocella, as the defense now has been unscored upon for eight straight quarters. Jim Gill photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The evidence of good news...
Second County Cup opens at Justice Center
Dr. Joseph O’Brien, Executive Director, of the Chester County Intermediate Unit cuts the ribbon to open the second County Cup location, this one at the county’s Justice Center, as staff and various luminaries, including County Commissioners Ryan Costello (left) and Kathi Cozzone (right) look on.
WEST CHESTER — By ordering something as simple as a cup of coffee or a ham sandwich, customers...
