YMCA wants to help make resolutions stick
Members who hope to pursue healthier lifestyles will get assist
Hundreds of people make annual New Year’s resolutions to get fit, lose weight, or improve their overall health – often losing the resolve rather than the pounds.
This year, the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley, which is dedicated to strengthening communities through healthier living, is offering programs to help people keep those...
Area YMCAs offering free holiday tryout
From Dec. 26 to Dec. 31, residents can sample offerings at no charge
The only string attached to this holiday gift is the hope that the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley will be able to attract your patronage, its officials say.
From Dec. 26 to 31, YMCAs in the area will be open to the public for free – just in time to counteract the traditional holiday stress and overeating. Even better: The YMCA...
Coatesville ends skid against Downingtown East, 65-48
Young Cougars can’t stay with powerful Raiders
By Drew Diehl, Correspondent, The Times
UWCHLAN — After back-to-back losses to Chester High School and Reading High School, the Coatesville Red Raiders (2-2, 1-0 Ches Mont National) responded in a big way on Thursday night with a 65-48 victory over Ches Mont foe Downingtown East (2-1, 0-1 Ches Mont National).
“I just told them to keep their...
Lewis wants to unite in run for 74th
Seeks broad coalition to support his campaign
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Harry Lewis Jr. addresses supporters Wednesday night in declaring his candidacy for State Representative.
COATESVILLE — Amidst a crowded room filled with supporters, friends, former colleagues and students, Harry Lewis Jr. said Wednesday night it would take a broad coalition supporting him for him to be elected as...
Roundtable on poverty a start, but more is needed
Until there is a collective will to really address poverty, things won’t get better
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
COATESVILLE — With wealth bordering on abundance at times in Chester County, it can be difficult to confront the truth that for many here — arguably far too many — poverty remains a stark reality and a reality that in recent years has gotten worse.
This past week, six...
Political news and notes: 2014 legislative races kicking off
Final write-in results show poor turnout, participation in 2013
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The political news cycle never seems to end these days, on the heels of the final write-in election results being posted Friday, we have a batch of new candidate announcements or pending announcements in 2014 state legislative races — and even, it seems — an early hint about a 2016 race.
First...
Good Shepherd welcomes new pastor
The Church of the Good Shepherd recently welcomed a new pastor. From left, Bill McAdoo, congregation council president; Pastor Susan Lynch; Pastor Claire Burkat – Bishop of Southeast Pennsylvania Synod.
COATESVILLE — The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd celebrated the installation of Pastor Susan P. Lynch as senior Pastor. on Sunday, Oct. 27. The service was officiated by The Reverend...
