Breuningers, Thompson honored by Western Chester Chamber

The Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce honored three individuals at its annual dinner, Chip Breuninger, Fred Freuninger and Doug Thompson. Seen here from left, as part of the celebration, Julie Regenski, Grace Miller, Maureen Breuninger, and Chip Breuninger. COATESVILLE —  Among the highlights of the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce’s (WCCCC) Annual Dinner Celebration was...

On Your Table: From Longwood’s Kitchen to your dining room

This Sage Rubbed Pork Chops, Sweet Potato Puree, Braised Red Cabbage, Cranberry & Honey Crisp Apples Topped with Pistachio Oil is just one of the recipes that Londwood Gardens Executive Chef Jason Belkov was kind enough to share with The Times’ readers this holiday season. Holiday dining gets festive at Longwood Gardens By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times At this time...

What To Do: It’s holiday excitement from wall to wall

Ballet, candlelight tours, shows, music — everything to get you in the holiday spirit By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The Brandywine Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” will have eight performances now through Dec. 21 at West chester University. For families as well as fans of the arts, one of the most popular annual holiday activities each year is attending a performance of the classic...

On Stage: Mary Fahl returns to The Flash

West Chester’s Promiscuo comes home to play Chaplin’s By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Mary Fahl returns to The Flash in Kennett Square this weekend. In the wide world of rock music, there is a lot of songs that are copy cats, a lot of musicians who are sound-alikes and a lot of generic music everywhere. But, there are also musicians who are truly unique. No-one plays guitar...

Chesco SPCA says changes saving animal lives

Less animals being surrendered, more adoptions WEST CHESTER  — The Chester County SPCA (CCSPCA) has announced that the shelter achieved a 90% live release rate during the month of November.  This is a particularly notable achievement because the CCSPCA is the only open admissions shelter for both Chester and Delaware Counties. This high live release rate is attributable to significant changes...

For your dental office, it’s like a month of Black Fridays

Between the holiday rush and end of benefits year, your dentist may be oversubscribed By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times It’s holiday time. Just in case you missed the catalogs stuffed in your mailbox. The thousands of emails with “extended black Friday savings” or the sparkling Christmas trees, waiting to replaced by valentine hearts on December 26th. Yes, the year is...

Kichline appointed to replace Costello as County Commissioner

Democrats cry foul, claim judges playing politics, again Updated: 8 a.m. 12/10 with comments from Democratic committee By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Michelle Kichline WEST CHESTER — Michelle Kichline, a former Tredyffrin township supervisor and the Vice-Chair of the Chester County Republican Committee was appointed Tuesday as the replacement for Ryan Costello on the Chester County Board of...

Let your holiday shopping be an ‘art’

Art is the best gift, give from your heart By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times Though you may prefer to invest in a large new work of art for your home from a local gallery (a really great idea!), this is a unique time of year to find the more portable and affordable works of art available at holiday shows. Zvezdana Scott, owner of downtown Kennett Square’s  Mala Galleria said, ”...

Fence complete for Armor Alley Pocket Plaza

Downingtown Main Street Association Executive Director Steven Plaugher, Downingtown Main Street Association board members President Adrian Martinez, Phillip Mascherino, Bruce Mowday, Jeff Thomas, Sarah Peck and Aubrey Hays. Photo taken by new fence in Armor Alley Pocket Plaza in from of The Lord’s Pantry. DOWNINGTOWN — The initial phase of the revitalization of the borough’s Armor Alley...

Silver checks in at New Bolton

Equine parade star recovering from surgery The famous movie horse Silver is recovering from surgery at New Bolton Center — and is expected to be released next week. The illness forced him to miss the West Chester and Coatesville Christmas parades this past week. EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Lone Ranger’s horse, Silver, is in the New Bolton Equine Center, recovering from surgery that kept him...