Art Watch: Shake off winter by taking in some art
Although Spring may be slow in coming, the Spring art scene is blooming
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
With all the snow and ice of the past weeks, it will be nice to start visiting the local galleries again, going to events and warming up to great food, wine and local art. The end of winter is a perfect time to get inspired to be creative, and it is always great when art combines to raise...
Super Six: Time to March into spring
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Time for the SUNDAY SUPER SIX BIRTHDAY EDITION! Woo Hoo! In honor of my 23rd birthday (for the 20th time…O-U-C-H) at the end of March, I’ve selected a few things I’m obsessed with and will provide links so that you can purchase in time for my b-day!
Here we go…
1. If you have never been to the ILY Couture website, you must check it out! (http://www.ilycouture.com/)...
County conventions leave May questions
Few primary battles were settled at either county convention
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
There was a little high drama at the two county party conventions, and in many ways the status quo was largely maintained.
There were just a handful of endorsement battles at the meetings — and maybe only one vote there changes the landscape for May.
We’ll get to the Democratic endorsements, which...
Victory brewing up an economic winner, even for taxpayers
New brewery allows for growth, adds ratables for W. Sadsbury, Octorara
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Victory Brewing Company founders (left) Bill Covaleski and (right) Ron Barchet talk yeast during a tour of the company’s new brewery in West Sadsbury — a facility that will allow the Chester County brewing company to grow, and provide jobs and tax revenue to the local community.
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Coatesville, D-Town East advance in academic championships
Winner on March 13 will advance to state championships
The Downingtown East High School Academic team — along with Coatesville and West Chester Henderson — has advanced to the Chester County final of the Chester County Academic Competition.
Three high school academic teams will be competing for the Chester County Academic Competition championship after winning their recent semifinal matches....
Lewis issues call for state improvement zone for city
Harry Lewis, Republican candidate for the 74th State House District.
COATESVILLE – It looks like the future of the city’s economic redevelopment is going to be a major issue in this year’s state legislative races.
On the heels of state Sen. Andy Dinniman’s move last week to champion economic redevelopment in the city, Harry Lewis, the Republican candidate for the 74th State...
Man reportedly acts out over parking space
Downingtown Police say he became irate after driver pulled into spot he shoveled
On Friday, Feb. 21, Donald G. Hartshaw, Jr, 44, of Downingtown and East Fallowfield, was cited for disorderly conduct following an incident in the 300 block of Highland Avenue shortly before 11 a.m., Downingtown Police said. Hartshaw was extremely upset about someone’s parking in an on-street parking space...
County issues reminder on storm disaster aid
Forms due by noon Friday to determine eligibility for federal assistance
Chester County officials want to remind residents, businesses, and nonprofits that experienced damage from the ice storm to inform the county by filling out a disaster request form, needed to assess the county’s eligibility for federal assistance.
The Chester County Department of Emergency Services participated in a conference call...
