Art of Caring Festival, Sept 27
The Art of Caring painting by noted Chester County artist (and Times columnist) Lele Galer.
West Chester event at The Hickman features works of local popular artists
WEST CHESTER — The Hickman Friends Senior Community of West Chester is bringing a new twist to their 11th annual Art of Caring. Instead of an auction gala, they will host a free Art of Caring Festival on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10...
NFL’s handling of domestic violence is a disgrace
But the opportunity exists for all to learn from it
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I have written a handful of “soapbox” speeches in the past and today, it’s time for another one.
As the mother of two boys enamored by all things sports related, I feel compelled to discuss the disgraceful actions of the NFL. In fact, I would venture to say that doing the complete opposite of what...
Henderson stuns D’town West, 28-20
DOWNINGTOWN — West Chester Henderson used a powerful running game and took advantage of a couple of miscues to down previously undefeated Downingtown West, 28-20, Friday night.
The Whippets (3-1) were able to close within 21-20 in the final quarter — a missed extra point by Ben Carbone the difference, but could not contain Henderson running back Tre Green on the final drive, he rushed for 234...
D’town East batters Rustin, 28-12
WESTTOWN — Downingtown East controlled Ches-Mont American power West Chester Rustin, Friday, powering to a 28-12 win overly previously the previously undefeated Knights — who had a 16-game regular season win streak snapped.
Coming off a tough loss last week to Haverford, the Cougars (3-1) used dominant defense— including a key stop inside their own 10 to thwart a Rustin drive in the final...
Second County Cup opens at Justice Center
Dr. Joseph O’Brien, Executive Director, of the Chester County Intermediate Unit cuts the ribbon to open the second County Cup location, this one at the county’s Justice Center, as staff and various luminaries, including County Commissioners Ryan Costello (left) and Kathi Cozzone (right) look on.
WEST CHESTER — By ordering something as simple as a cup of coffee or a ham sandwich, customers...
What To Do: West Chester Restaurant festival serves it up again
Also: Jam on The Brandywine, Sept. 20
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
For more than three decades, the Chester County Restaurant Festival (Gay Street and downtown area, West Chester, 610-436-9010, http://chestercountyrestaurantfestival.com) has been treating visitors with the opportunity to sample a wide variety of gourmet treats.
This year, the free festival, which will be held on September...
Op/Ed: Rendell (and Wolf) shouldn’t escape pension blame
By Kelly Lewis
Kelly Lewis
I have read about 5% of the noise surrounding the upcoming Governor’s race in Pennsylvania. As a former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, I’m always amazed at what issues become amplified, minimized, and often buried. Less than 1% of the voters will read this little note, but as a son of teachers, and a friend to many current and retired...
National Seat Check Saturday in Phoenixville
Experts suggest as many as three out of four car seats are improperly installed. As was the case seen above in 2013, local law enforcement officials plan to help make sure those seats are safe, at an event Saturday in Phoenixville.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced that the Safe Kids Chester County Coalition is sponsoring a National Seat Check Saturday event to be held on Saturday,...
Plantation Field: Kieffer and Veronica lead Advanced after Dressage
Lauren Kieffer and Veronica took a day-one lead after the dressage event at the Plantation Field International Horse trials. Amy Dragoo photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH – Lauren Kieffer and Veronica started out the first day of Plantation Field International Horse Trials on a high note, scoring 31.8 to lead the small yet talented Advanced division after dressage.
After placing second at the Rolex...
On Stage: King does it by the letter
DSO opens 2014-15 season, The von Trapps and more on local stages
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Savannah King is at Chaplin’s, Sept. 18.
Most people just learn the alphabet. Savannah King sings it.
King, who will perform at Chaplin’s on September 18, isn’t doing a cover of the Jackson Five’s “ABC.” What she has done is put together an ambitious series of music videos called...
