Community Volunteers in Medicine golf benefit, June 7
WEST CHESTER — Chester County is the wealthiest county in the state of Pennsylvania, and yet has wide class gaps. Many low-income individuals in Chester County work hard to support their families, many whom work multiple jobs.
On June 7, 2016, 34 local and national companies will join together to ease the burden of the poor by raising funds to provide the uninsured with access to healthcare. Through...
Adult students make the cut at CCIU barber program
Jessica Hernandez gives barbering instructor Drew Givler a haircut in the barbershop at TCHS Brandywine.
DOWNINGTOWN — As Jessica Hernandez was browsing online for information about barbering certifications, she came across the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) barbering program for adults.
One of several adult education programs organized by the CCIU, the Brandywine Barber School operates...
Relay For Life embraces Mardi Gras theme, June 3 & 4
EAST MARLBOROUGH – The Kennett/Unionville Relay for Life is back June 3 and 4 featuring a Mardi Gras theme. Bring your whole family out to join hundreds of your neighbors for a fun filled 14 hours at the Unionville High School Track to raise over $67,000 for the American Cancer Society.
Opening ceremonies start at 6 PM Friday evening and are followed at 7 PM by the recognition ceremony for cancer...
Chester County unveils new Hall of Heroes Website
A screenshot of the new Website honoring the county’s Hall of Heroes.
In time for Memorial Day 2016, Chester County announces the launch of the new Hall of Heroes website, honoring its local military heroes. The new site updates the original website created in 2001, and allows easy navigation on smart phones and tablets as well as desktop computers and laptops.
Chester County’s Hall of Heroes...
What To Do: Holiday shows, parades and fun
Devon Horse Show, antiques on the Brandywine and more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett Square’s annual Memorial Day parade features a wide range of local bands, organizations and more, all in honor of those fallen in defense of our country.
With weather forecasts finally calling for something like summer weather this weekend, this Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time to get...
Victims, survivors united in fight against cancer
Relay For Life hits home for all of us
By Lauren Parker-Gill, News Editor, The Times
DOWNINGTOWN — It’s pretty safe to say that most people have been touched by cancer, in some capacity, in their life whether it’s through a family member, spouse or friend.
My mother in law was diagnosed with breast cancer in the fall of 1996 and over the course of two short years it spread throughout her body....
YMCA caps youth running program with 5K, June 4
More than 1,500 girls and boys from throughout Chester County will show the teamwork and confidence they’ve learned as two important YMCA of Greater Brandywine after-school programs end their season with a 5K event set for 9 a.m. June 4.
The Y’s largest classes of participants ever for Girls on the Run and STRIDE will lace up their sneakers and put their lessons in action during the family fun...
What To Do: Chester County Studio Tour keeps on growing
Also: Food truck fest in Kennett Square, Sunday
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Nancy Swope is just one of the many Chester County artists featured during this weekend’s Chester County Studio Tour.
With a weather forecast that indicates a very good chance for conditions ranging from unpleasant to downright dismal (high of 57 degrees and 100 per cent chance of rain), it might not be...
New Chester County farm products guide is out
The new 2016 Chester County Local Farm Products guide is now available.
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Board of Commissioners and the Agricultural Development Council (Ag Council) announced the availability of the 2016 Chester County Local Farm Products guide. The guide includes:
• A list of over 100 farm producers.
• A map showing where to find farm-fresh products.
• Profiles of new...
United Way kicks off PB&J drive
United Way of Chester County and the Chester County Food Bank are teaming up again this year for the second annual Community PB&J For United Way Drive. Last year’s friendly competition between competing groups helped raise over 2.5 tons of needed peanut butter and jelly items for local food pantries. The Matt Gorham Team of Keller Williams (Pictured) reigned as the 2015 PB&J King, singlehandedly...
