Archive for June 22nd, 2021

Op/Ed: Despite progress, racism persists

This past Juneteenth weekend was filled with celebrations of freedom for African Americans. But it should also serve as a reminder that the promise of freedom for the descendants of slaves has yet to be recognized. Despite the gains in legal and political rights made by the descendants of enslaved Africans since Emancipation and the Civil Rights Era, relative poverty ...

 
 

Joseph F. Miller of Glen Mills

Joseph F. Miller, 64, of Glen Mills, died Sunday, May 16, at Brinton Manor. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Francis A. Miller and the late Rose O’Reilly Miller. Joe was a flight engineer in the U.S. Air Force, retiring in 2004, after over 20 years of service. He was a decorated member of the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a M/Sgt. He had several tours ...

 

Art Live: Summer shows

A series of solos is on display at Steel City Coffeehouse and Brewery in Phoenixville. Every month an artist involved with The Artist Initiative, in partnership with Teresa Haag & Steel City, hangs a group of small works, covering one wall of the café. On the first Sunday of each month a new collection of works are revealed. Phoenixville artist Kim Lutschaunig’s ...

 

UCF passes budget

Unionville Chadds Ford School Board Directors voted to approve a $92.9 million budget for the next school year during their June 21 meeting. The board also made some administrative changes. As anticipated, the budget passed with no objections. Millage rates for the 2021-2022 school year are 29.96 mils for Chester County properties, and 15.46 mils for properties in ...

 

Photo of the Week: Transport 

An old wagon brings to mind travel from a bygone past.