A Q&A with Margaret Hudgings
An interview with leader of local group questioning mosquito spraying
By Nathaniel Smith, Columnist, The Times
My opinion piece “Mosquito spraying: why doesn’t the county want to talk about it?” in the Times of Chester County, August 31, asked many questions. Since then I’ve found many answers, including from talking with the County Health Department, and many new questions too. One thing...
Downingtown showcases growth, economic development & vitality
Progress, prosperity & quality of life remain the key focus of initiatives
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
Downingtown Mayor, Josh Maxwell, discusses revitalization initiatives with meeting attendees
DOWNINGTOWN – Chester County business and political leaders, non-profit organizations and interested community members packed Victory Brewing Company Friday morning to learn more about...
Fall is here! Celebrate with new looks
A few easy projects bring a new look to home decor
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Fall is finally here! I know this because the air is crisp, mums and pumpkins are prominently displayed in front of Giant and my resistance to a caramel coated apple is at an alltime low. I always look forward to swapping out shorts for jeans and flip flops for boots, but I also love the change in home...
Officials warn of likely drops in student PSSA scores
DOWNINGTOWN — Parents of students across Chester County may be in for a bit of a shock when they see their child’s PSSA scores, officials warn.
Chester County superintendents and their counterparts across the commonwealth issued a warning to parents Friday that their children’s state assessment scores, known as the PSSAs, may drop when they receive their student’s official scores this...
What To Do: Kick off Autumn at Fall Fest in Downingtown
First weekend of Fall overs a myriad of events
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Things will be lively in Downingtown on September 27 when the Victory Brewing Company, the Downingtown-Thorndale Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Borough of Downingtown team up to present the Ninth Annual Downingtown Fall Fest (East Lancaster Avenue between Wallace Avenue and Green Street, Downingtown,...
Three Malvernians earn spots in Papal Choir
(From left) Malvern Prep junior Nick Gatti of St. Davids and sophomore Christian Franck of Kennett Square were selected to perform with the Papal Choir for Mass on September 27.
MALVERN, Pa. – Yes, Malvern junior Nick Gatti admits, the thought of singing in front of a crowd of more than one million people is nerve-racking, but his enthusiasm for singing with the Archdiocesan High School Papal...
On Stage: Pope Francis’ visit shakes up concert schedules
But shows still happening, including Ghost, Fidlar and more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
With Pope Francis’ historic visit to Philadelphia, much of the local music and performance scene is seeking schedule changes.
Back in the mid-1980s during MTV’s heyday, “Frankie Goes to Hollywood” was a band that drew thousands of fans at every appearance. This weekend, “Frankie Goes...
Costello leads fight to prevent government shutdown
Freshmen pen letter to colleagues saying another shutdown would be a ‘mistake’
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello (R-6).
A Chester County congressman is leading an effort along with 10 of his fellow freshman House members to prevent a government shutdown when the current fiscal year ends, Sept. 30. Some of his GOP colleagues are pushing for a shutdown as part...
Nine to be inducted into Coatesville sports Hall of Fame
Coach Harry Lewis and members of the Coatesville Area High School 1977 state track team champions, which will be honored as a team by the Coatesville Hall of Fame on Oct. 17.
COATESVILLE — The Coatesville Hall of Fame will induct nine new members during its annual dinner on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Coatesville Country Club.
Beside the individual inductees, the 1977 state champion boys’ track...
Improving the higher education experience
The Borough of West Chester is humming once again as students have returned to campus for a new academic year. In a similar fashion, though without the boxes of textbooks and bags of clean laundry, Congress returned to Capitol Hill with a full agenda of critical policy items to address this fall.
In the coming months, the House will work to advance legislation to reauthorize...
