Spark-up a July 4th party with red, white & blue dishes
Think festive and delicious, incorporating red white and blue into your presentation is easy!
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Watermelon is a staple of Fourth of July celebrations.
On a patriotic holiday like the Fourth of July, families and friends gather to celebrate our national heritage, liberties and the sacrifices made to preserve our way of life, and of course, a big...
Costello & Esty introduce ‘CARE for All Veterans Act’
Congressman Ryan Costello (R-PA)
Bipartisan legislation would expand care for all caregivers of veterans
Washington, DC – Thursday Congressman Ryan Costello (R-PA) and Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (D-CT) introduced HR 2894: the Caregivers Access and Responsible Expansion (CARE) for All Veterans Act in an effort to increase access to the current VA Caregiver Support Program to all service-era...
On Stage: Summer concert schedule ‘heats up’ across region
By DENNY DYROFF Staff Writer, The Times
The summer concert schedule is in full swing right now and that means there is a tasty smörgåsbord of live music at various venues over the next week that is guaranteed to sate fans’ appetites.
Good Stuff: SPCA donation drive, 1st grad and more!
Check out who YOU know in this week’s Good Stuff!
Got ‘Good Stuff’ to share? email kim@chescotimes.com. (Submissions are due by the 15th & 30th monthly, and are subject to editorial review.)
Furry friends unite…Exton Elementary student Ashton McLaughlin and teacher, Ms. Tina Buckel coordinated a very successful donation drive benefiting the Chester County SPCA. Lots...
Borough Council to handle fire chief selection responsibilities
Council sets procedures for appointing head of fire department
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
DOWNINGTOWN – Per an ordinance passed Wednesday night, borough council will now be in charge of selecting a chief for the Downingtown Fire Department.
The ordinance also calls for borough council to appoint the assistant fire chief or deputy chief to take over should the fire chief not be...
School board OKs $591,550 in generator repairs
Board approves work for emergency measures, accepts dugouts at West
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
The Downingtown Middle School Future Cities team receives recognition from the school board.
DOWNINGTOWN – The school board approved $591,550 in upgrades to generators at various schools at Wednesday night’s meeting.
The work, which will take place at Bradford Heights, Lionville, and...
Op/Ed: A tale of two high schools
Growing gap between urban, suburban schools is unconscionable
By Sen. Andrew E. Dinniman, State Senator, 19th District
Sen. Andrew E. Dinniman
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”
It’s almost like Charles Dickens was describing public education in Pennsylvania.
Today, the disparity between the academic services, technology and basic resources available to students in inner...
DA Hogan says Downingtown Police put FBI, CIA to shame
Hogan commends police for prosecution of international criminal
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
The Downingtown Police Department was honored Wednesday night by Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan for its investigation of Jack Mayer, an international racketeer.
DOWNINGTOWN – The Chester County District Attorney’s office commended the Downingtown Police department for its tracking,...
Cavalcade Honor Band arrives in Pasadena
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Honor Band performing “Pass & Review” at Band Fest – Pasadena
PASADENA, CA – 154 members of the Cavalcade Tournament of Roses Honor Band and their families arrived this week in Pasadena. The Times is pleased to share just a few of the pictures local families have sent to us capturing the excitement as the Band embarks on the final stages of...
Kichline sworn in as County Commissioner
Replaces Ryan Costello, who was elected to U.S. Congress
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Court of Common Pleas President Judge James P. MacElree II (left) administers the Oath of Office for County Commissioner to Michelle Kichline (second right). Also pictured are Michelle’s husband, Michael Kichline, and her daughter Amanda (right).
WEST CHESTER – A large gathering of family, friends...
