Academic Competition champs honored at breakfast event
Downingtown STEM’s Varsity team smile with their four plaques: Coach of the Year, Competitor of the Year, Team MVP, and Second Place.
On Thursday, May 18, 2023, students gathered for the Breakfast of Champions at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center to honor the hard work and dedication of the Chester County Academic Competition teams.
Coaches and teams attended to share memories from throughout...
Middle school students from around county battle it out in Knowledge Bowl
2023 Knowledge Bowl winners, Patton Middle School’s 8A Team.
On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, middle school students from across Chester County gathered at the Technical College High School (TCHS) Brandywine Campus to test their knowledge in the Chester County Knowledge Bowl, which was coordinated and hosted by the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU).
Similar to the CCIU’s Chester County Academic...
Rotary plans ‘Kennett on Top’ fundraiser, June 17
The Rotary Club of Kennett Square will hold its signature fundraiser “Kennett on Top” on Saturday, June 17 from 5pm to 9pm, It’s going to be a great party held on top of the parking garage in downtown Kennett Square! Wear your best dressy casual, enjoy great food, fabulous wine, beer, and a signature cocktail. Dance to the popular 2uesday Nite Band while soaking in the ambiance of vibrant Kennett...
What To Do: Live performances on West Chester’s porches
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Porch Fest
This area has many — really many — annual events that have passed milestone anniversaries….and there are some still in their infancy.
The Second Annual West Chester Porchfest (westchesterporchfest.com) will be held on May 20 from 1-7 p.m. Rain date is May 21.
Participants can stroll from porch to porch and enjoy live local talent...
Brennan inducted into Chester County Hall of Fame
CEO of Key Financial, Inc. Patti Brennan, CFP® was inducted into the Chester County Hall of Fame by the Chester County Economic Development Council and (l to r) CCEDC President and COO Mike Grigalonis, CCEDC Board Chair Craig Styer and CCEDC CEO Gary Smith.
400 of the region’s top business and community leaders erupted in applause as the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) inducted...
Effort underway to raise money for service dog for local girl
Priscilla Calderon
A Unionville-area family is asking for help in raising funds for a service dog for their 8-year daughter with Autism; we share their story below as submitted by her mom, Katerina Calderon:
Hi everyone.
Thank you for taking the time to read about my daughter Priscilla. She is 8 years old with Autism. We are currently working with 4pawsforability to get Priscilla her Autism service...
Small steps bring a veteran closer to his family
U.S. Army Veteran Bill Seelaus (right) performs Tai Chi with instructor Ellen Barnes (left), Recreation Therapist, on April 11 at the Coatesville VA Medical Center. This beginner Tai Chi for Arthritis class is part of his personal health care plan developed using the Whole Health model of care.
COATESVILLE – U.S. Army Veteran, Bill Seelaus, strengthens his mindfulness and awareness, tenants...
Kennett Sq. to celebrate Juneteenth with schedule of events
On June 19th, 1865, the last group of enslaved Black Americans were freed by the Union Army in Galveston, Texas. White enslavers and local government officials in Galveston refused to tell the enslaved Black population the Civil War was over and they were free. Union troops were brought in to end the remaining pockets of resistance by Confederate troops. That event became known today as Juneteenth.
The...
Phillies honor CTC of Downingtown
CTC staff, board members, and community partners braved the rainy weather to enjoy a night of fun and baseball while seeing the organization recognized as a Phillies Charities, Inc. grant recipient on Wednesday, April 26
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, Communities That Care of Greater Downingtown (CTC) was honored to be recognized as a 2022 Phillies Charities, Inc. grant recipient at the Philadelphia...
What To Do: It’s all about Mom this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kennett Symphony at Winterthur
Sunday is Mother’s Day which means there will be a wide array of special events to celebrate the occasion – and that it will be virtually impossible to get reservations at area restaurants at this late date.
Winterthur (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-888-4600,www.winterthur.org) will welcome mothers on Mother’s...
