The Phanatic joins the party at the Coatesville Christmas Parade, Dec. 7
Photo by: Robert O. Williams/ The Williams Group
It’s a Small World at Chester County’s largest hometown parade, the Coatesville Christmas Parade, taking center stage down the historic Lincoln Highway, on Dec. 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. This year’s theme, “Winter Holidays Around the World” strikes an inclusive theme with the celebration of all holidays (traditions) in all countries. The parade,...
What To Do: Antiques in Delaware, National Dog Show
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Delaware Antiques Show
The Christmas season is knocking on the door so it’s no surprise that there are special events this weekend featuring holiday light shows, antiques, dogs, wine, museum tours and food festivals.
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 800-448-3883, www.winterthur.org) is presenting one...
Miss Pennsylvania visits DASD
Miss Pennsylvania, Page Weinstein, poses with DASD Pickering Valley Elementary students after sharing her message of kindness and perseverance for World Kindness Day.
In celebration of World Kindness Day on November 13, Miss Pennsylvania, Page Weinstein, visited Downingtown Area School District (DASD) to discuss the importance of being kind to ourselves and others with elementary school students.
Weinstein...
Chester County United Way champions social innovation at LionCage Pitch Competition
Kelly Cockshaw, Director of Leadership & Innovation at Chester County United Way, Stephanie Miller, Chief Operating Officer at Chester County United Way, and Christopher Saello, President and CEO at Chester County United Way.
Chester County United Way sponsored the Social Impact Initiative category at the inaugural LionCage Pitch Competition held on Nov. 8. LionCage, a new event developed by Invent...
What To Do: Honoring our veterans
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
November 11 is Veterans Day, and many area attractions will honor veterans in a variety of ways.
The motto for the day is the Latin phrase, “Nos salutant vos,” which translates to “We salute you” in English.
The theme for Veterans Day 2024 is “A Legacy of Loyalty and Service”, and this year’s winning poster was designed by Myisha Godette,...
LCH Health and Community Services introduces chiropractic care
Dr. Dorfman and first LCH Chiropractic patient.
LCH Health and Community Services, a healthcare provider serving Kennett Square, West Grove, Oxford, and surrounding communities, announced the addition of chiropractic services to its array of healthcare offerings in Kennett Square. This new service aims to support the physical health and well-being of LCH patients by providing access to evidence-based...
What To Do: Dia de Los Muertos, PA Hunt Cup top busy weekend events schedule
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kennett Square is a good place to visit this weekend especially because of two diverse special events — a concert of classical music and a Mexican Día de Los Muertos celebration.
Not all of the spirits that came back for Halloween have gone back to their homes in the netherworld. There is still a reason to hang around for a little longer.
November...
Downingtown West students raise money to help families fighting cancer
Downingtown High School West student rallies on the pickleball court during a fundraiser match supporting Bringing Hope Home, a local nonprofit dedicated to assisting families impacted by cancer.
Downingtown High School West’s (DHSW) Pickleball Club recently demonstrated its commitment to community service, raising $460 for Bringing Hope Home, a local nonprofit providing financial and emotional...
What To Do: Spooky fun this weekend for Halloween
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This is the time of year when there are so many Halloween events on the calendar that you could visit four events a day each day from now until early November and still not see them all.
There are also numerous harvest festivals, fall foliage events, hayrides and other special activities such as a dwarf wrestling, a spooky circus and Asian Indian and...
YMCA calls on community to spread holiday cheer to help 800 families
Staff from the YMCA of Greater Brandywine received 3,500 brand new winter coats from the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation on October 22, 2024. Coats will be distributed to children across Chester County.
Despite being a county with tremendous wealth, nearly 73,914 residents are living at or near the poverty level, according to data from Chester County Planning Commission. During the holiday...
