OP/Ed.: Wrong for state and Rafferty to back drilling on parkland
By Kathi Cozzone, Chester County Commissioner
Kathi Cozzone
On Tuesday afternoon, we saw over twenty committed citizens standing outside my opponent’s office protesting the Senator’s vote to lease state-owned parkland to drilling companies. In addition to being harmful to our forests and parks, this vote was part of a larger problem happening in Harrisburg right now.
The vote to lease state...
California dreamin’: the left coast is awesome
But you need to know a few things before moving there…
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
My family and I just returned from the most amazing vacation to southern California. It was SO good that none of us wanted to come back to Pennsylvania. And, that is saying something when you have two teenagers.
What made it so spectacular? The weather. How could you not love low (to no) humidity,...
What To Do: Old Fiddlers’ Picnic celebrates 86th year
Also, Valley Day, Swingin’ Summer, Symphony at Longwood and more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Chester County Old Fiddlers’ Picnic on Aug. 9 is celebrating its 86th anniversary.
When it comes to longevity, there are few annual events in the area that come even close to the Chester County Old Fiddlers’ Picnic (Hibernia County Park, off Route 340, Wagontown, 610-383-2812, http://dsf.chesco.org/ccparks).
The...
On Stage: The Rivers Rockabilly Trio comes home to Exton
Also, the Mavericks are back, Jackie Evancho to record TV special at Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Next week, Stu Frederick, a musician from Glenmoore, will play a gig about as close to his home as physically possible.
On August 12 at 7 p.m., the Eagleview Summer Concerts on the Square (Wellington Square, Exton, www.ineagleview.com) will host the Rivers Rockabilly Trio and...
Legislators, county DA laud tough new arson law
Act 16 puts focus on those who would do harm with fire
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
State Sen. John Rafferty (R-44) talks about the state’s new arson law, which strengthens penalties for those injure or kill in the act of committing arson, Wednesday, at an event at Thorndale Fire Company. He was joined on left by state Sen. Dominic Pileggi (R-9, the Majority Leader of the Senate), Chester...
Op/Ed.: Is ‘settled science’ really settled?
By Gerald K. McOscar
Gerald K. McOscar
Contrary to what some scientists and politicians profess, one need not look far to see that science is rarely settled and that much of yesterday’s “science” is today’s old wives’ tale.
In June, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported on the case of Han Tak Lee who nearly 25 years ago was convicted of the July 1989 arson murder of his 20-year-old daughter...
Color photo pioneer had roots in Downingtown
William C. South
WEST CHESTER — Who knew that one of the pioneers of color photography lived in Downingtown?
Jim LaDrew, a retired photo finisher and local historian thought William C. South was worthy of remembrance. He collaborated with Pamela Powell, Photo Archivist of Chester County Historical Society, to post South’s story on Wikipedia.
According to Powell, “South was a Renaissance man...
Art Partners founder wins Unsung Hero Award
Lindsay Brinton awarded for her role in connecting youth with arts
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Lindsay Brinton (left) accepts her Unsung Hero Award from presenter Regina Horton-Lewis (right).
COATESVILLE – Lindsay Brinton, founder of Art Partners Studio, was awarded the Unsung Heroes Award at Saturday’s Brandywine Health Foundation block party.
Brinton, who founded the nonprofit...
Swingin’ Summer Sat. Aug. 9 in Downingtown
DOWNINGTOWN — Food and music from the School of Rock will fill the Armour Alley Pocket Plaza on Saturday, Aug. 9 as part of the borough’s Swingin’ Summer Saturday.
“This event will give everyone a chance to explore Downingtown’s wonderful main street,” said Downingtown Main Street Association President Adrian Martinez. “Downingtown has wonderful restaurants and shops. There is no...
Super Six: a not ready for the end of summer list
Back to school can wait — time for a bit more fun in the sun
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I know that I had mentioned doing a “Back To School” version of the Sunday Super 6, but I’m just not psychologically ready for the transition. I’ll get there, eventually… in the meantime, here is what I am obsessed with this month:
1. My new “Terrain”-inspired...
