Supreme Court ruling means rights for all
Same sex marriage ruling affirms individual rights when legislative action is stalled
By Nathaniel Smith, Columnist, The Times
It is well worth downloading the full Obergefell v. Hodges decision at http://www.supremecourt.gov/. The pdf is rather exciting reading. As taxpayers we paid for it, so let’s read it for free!
The 5-4 ruling on both questions before the Court (which it could have...
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...
What to do: Tall ships, tours, festivals, history, beer gardens & more
Regional events calendar says summer fun is in full swing…
By DENNY DYROFF, Staff Writer, The Times
Most area residents are familiar with Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-100, www.longwoodgardens.org) and much of what it has to offer. However, many have enjoyed the site’s beautiful gardens and fountains during the summer in a daytime setting only.
This year...
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.
Dinniman rips PECO over poor communication
State Sen. Andy Dinniman
WEST CHESTER — In the wake of the sudden storm that knocked out power for thousands of Chester County residents, a state senator is taking them to task for failing to communicate with its customers when things go wrong.
State Senator Andy Dinniman said today that PECO officials need to improve the way the energy company communicates with customers in light of the thousands...
Cheyney / WCU Presidents announce new collaboration
HARRISBURG – This week, in a letter addressed to the students, faculty, staff and alumni; Presidents Frank Pogue (Cheyney University) and Greg Weisenstein (West Chester University) announced a new collaboration between the two Chester County-based universities:
Thousands still without power after Tuesday storm
Utility and local officials continue to work to restore power to thousands of residents in Chester County still without power after Tuesday’s “macroburst” storm wrecked havoc around the region, particularly in southeastern Chester County and western Delaware County.
The National Weather Service said that the storm did not appear to spawn any tornados, but did have sudden winds of as high...
KCSD’s Bancroft School hosts national ‘Responsive Classroom’ conference
Educators seek ‘a high quality education, for every child, everyday’
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
Attendees at this week’s Responsive Classroom conference.
NEW GARDEN – This week more than 120 educators gathered at Kennett Consolidated School District’s (KCSD) Bancroft Elementary School to receive training on the Responsive Classroom (RC) approach. The conference’s...
Storms knock out power, down trees
Storm damage in the immediate aftermath in Pocopson, just minutes after township workers cleared this residential road, which had been blocked by a downed tree. Scenes like this were common around Chester County Tuesday evening.
A powerful line of thunderstorms and high winds Tuesday afternoon knocked out power to nearly 100,000 PECO customers in Chester County — with more than half that amount...
Balloon Festival provides a weekend of family fun
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
A festival volunteer works to help position a tethered balloon.
TOUGHKENAMON – The Chester County Balloon Festival went on, despite a very challenging weekend forecast. Tens of thousands of visitors, from across the region, came to Chester County’s New Garden Flying Field to be a part of the fun and support the 2015 festival beneficiary – The Chester...
