On Stage: Honey Island Swamp Band born from stormy times
N.O.-based band formed in wake of Katrina at Ardmore, Sat.
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
New Orleans-based Honey Island Swamp Band makes its Delaware Valley debut Saturday night at the Ardmore Music Hall.
When Hurricane Katrina slammed into New Orleans in August 2005, it swept away vehicles, buildings and just about everything in its path — including people. Thousands of the...
Galer names Mitchell as new winemaker
Virginia Smith Mitchell
Named as third-ever winemaker at award-winning Chester County winery
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery announced this week that it has has hired a new Winemaker, Virginia Smith Mitchell, to continue the management of their award-winning wines.
She joins Galer with an extensive and diverse history in the wine making industry.
Mitchell was the Assistant...
Downingtown Library thanks local towns for donations
Downingtown, E. Brandywine, E. Caln, Uwchlan and W. Bradford back library project with funds
Some of the Downingtown Library’s most experienced users teamed up with some of its newest users and state Sen. Andy Dinniman earlier this month to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new library.
DOWNINGTOWN — The Downingtown Library announced Tuesday that it has received financial support from...
Brandywine Health Foundation announces $125K in grants
Coatesville Library, Coatesville Youth Initiative, Rotary, Thorndale Fire Co, among recipients
COATESVILLE — The Brandywine Health Foundation announced grants Tuesday totaling $125,042, bringing the foundation’s giving since it began awarding grants in 2002 to over $12.3 million, including $1.5 million in grants in 2014.
Frances M. Sheehan, President and CEO of the Brandywine Health Foundation...
Lane closures on Rt. 30 in E. Caln, Wed.
EAST CALN — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that there will be lane restrictions on the U.S. Route 30 Bypass in East Caln Township, Wednesday, June 25 and June 30 for paving.
The work schedule is: Wednesday (June 25) and Monday (June 30); there will be a lane closure on the Route 30 Bypass eastbound between Route 113 (Uwchlan Avenue) and Business Route...
Art Watch: ‘Lure of The Brandywine’ on exhibit
Grand Celebrations of Art and Nature – and local art happenings this week
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
There are some terrific art exhibits underway in our larger local art institutions that each celebrate the link between art and nature. At The Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art the featured exhibit is “Lure of the Brandywine: A Story of Land Conservation and Artistic...
Unionville says feds are out to lunch. Good.
It’s high time local government and school boards pushed back on state and federal overreach
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
There’s a little bit of revolution brewing in Unionville. And it’s a good thing.
In case you missed it, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Board of Education voted last week to withdraw Unionville High School from the National School Lunch Program. While...
Brandywine, Upper Main Line YMCA announce merger
The Boards of Directors of the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley and the YMCA of the Upper Main Line voted to form a new regional association on June 17. The new association will be named the YMCA of Greater Brandywine. The effective date of the merger will be January 1, 2015. Shown from left: Joe Viscuso, Chair of the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley Board of Directors; Denise L. Day, President and CEO...
Sunday Soapbox: Tech is ruining our kids
Today’s youth seems more focused on ‘likes’ than talking
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I write the “Sunday Super Six” on a monthly basis. Today, I am instituting a semi-regular “Sunday Soapbox”. My kids are really psyched by this announcement.
Buckle up.
Today’s topic: HOW TECHNOLOGY IS RUINING OUR YOUTH.
I have had multiple, lengthy conversations...
County collects hazardous waste, old electronics
Chester County Solid Waste Authority sees large turnout for disposal event
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
CALN – The Chester County Solid Waste Authority collected hazardous waste and old computers in the parking lot of the Coatesville Area 9/10 Center on Friday.
Around 770 cars showed up to get rid of electronics, solvents, oil based paint, and chemicals.
“It needs to be disposed...
