Photos of pets with Santa at TCHS, Nov 29
The Veterinary Science program at the Technical College High School is designed to prepare students for employment in the field of veterinary medicine. Students interact with animals in and out of the classroom, job shadow and attend clinics with local veterinarians.
DOWNINGTOWN — On Saturday, Nov. 29, the Technical College High School (TCHS) Brandywine Campus Veterinary Science and Early Childhood...
Letter: voters being disenfranchised in Chester County
To the Editor,
Cuyler Walker, the winner of the Republican primary for the 158th State House of Representatives, withdrew his name more than a month after the deadline for withdrawing had passed. He cited personal reasons. A Republican Commonwealth Court judge allowed this even though the election laws in Pennsylvania are clear on the matter. The runner up in that primary was NOT chosen by...
July 4, Good Neighbor Day an explosive combination
Borough packs parks for races, games, music, fireworks
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
DOWNINGTOWN – Four races on land, two on water, a 5k walk, food, fireworks, music, and a wife-carrying competition combined for a packed day and a packed Kerr Park during Good Neighbor Day on the Fourth of July.
The day, which benefitted ambulance and rescue squads located within the Downingtown...
Downingtown Police: 3 teens involved in armed robbery
They are accused of using gun to steal cigarettes, money
Three teens have been arrested and charged with robbery, aggravated assault, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, simple assault, and weapons offenses, Downingtown Police said. On March 25, Harry S. Thomas, 19, of Terre Hill, Gordon D. Styer, 18, of Downingtown, and a male juvenile, 17, also from Downingtown, allegedly entered...
Longwood Gardens vying for new accolade
Tourism officials urging residents to help it win Best Public Garden
The Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau announced on Thursday, March 6, that Longwood Gardens has been shortlisted by USA Today and 10Best.com in a competition for the Best Public Garden in the country.
Since most well-traveled area residents know that Longwood excels over the other 19 worthy destinations on the list,...
Quilters put local history on cutting edge
Tourism center’s new creation spotlights Underground Railroad
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The centerpiece of a new quilt for the Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau was inspired by a historic photograph of what was once the Longwood Progressive Meeting, a hub for abolitionists.
Commissioned a year ago to create a quilt with an Underground Railroad theme, a...
