Avon Grove HS students win state journalism awards

Robert Gregory, AGHS English teacher and Devil’s Herald newspaper advisor, and Jackson Morris, 12th grade student and Devil’s Herald senior editor. The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association recently honored two Avon Grove High School (AGHS) students for their work in the school newspaper, The Devil’s Herald. The students were each recognized with a 2023 Student Keystone Media Award for the best...

Over 300 Chester County Students participate in annual Science Research Competition

Volunteer judges interviewing middle school student in Tuesday’s Dr. Lucy Balian Rorke-Adams Fair. Young scientists from all over Chester County gathered at the Parkesburg Point Youth Center in Parkesburg to show off their passion for science. This year, over 300 students from nearly 60 schools attended the Chester County Science Research Competition (CCSRC). The competition featured 15 different...

The Iron Eagle to become Coatesville’s newest restaurant

The future site of The Iron Eagle Final development work for Coatesville’s newest restaurant, The Iron Eagle on Lincoln, is underway, with a grand opening anticipated this April. The restaurant is housed in the beautifully renovated former Coatesville Cultural Society Building in the heart of the City at 143 East Lincoln Highway. “As the restaurant scene in Coatesville begins to take shape, we...

What To Do: Spring is coming and events are blooming everywhere

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Back to Bend Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 800-448-3883, www.winterthur.org) just opened its 2023 season. This weekend, Winterthur is kicking into gear with a special event called “Back to Bend,” which will be held on March 11 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Visitors are invited to celebrate the early bulb display of...

Chadds Ford Art Show & Sale opens on March 17

“Crashing Storm Break” – Featured Art by Stephen Brehm Chadds Ford Elementary School will present its 74th Annual Art Show and Sale on Friday, March 17, 2023, from 7:00 pm -10:00 pm, for an adults-only opening night, as well as a family-friendly day on Saturday, March 18, 2023, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. We are excited once again to host the time-honored, volunteer-run event at Chadds Ford...

WC East to present ‘Anything Goes’ March 9-12

West Chester East Theatre Company announces their 2023 production, ANYTHING GOES – the 2022 revision! Performances are March 9 – March 12, 2023 at West Chester East High School (450 Ellis Lane, West Chester PA). The S. S. American is sailing between New York and England with a comically colorful assemblage of passengers: Reno Sweeney, a popular nightclub singer and former evangelist, her pal...

Natural Lands announces preservation of property near ‘Magic Valley’ in Warwick

The Brown-Shire property. Robyn Jeney photo. Natural Lands announced today the permanent protection of a 10-acre property in Warwick Township, Chester County. The Brown-Shire property has been a preservation priority for the township for its proximity to other protected lands, high-quality forest, and scenic views. The land was preserved through a conservation easement, which is a legally binding,...

What To Do: Philadelphia Flower Show returns to Convention Center

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Philadelphia Flower Show If you’re in the mood for flowers – lots and lots of flowers – all you need do is make a visit to this year’s Philadelphia Flower Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (12th and Arch streets, Philadelphia, 215-988-8899, www.theflowershow.com) which runs through March 12. The PHS (Philadelphia Horticultural Society)...

Naval Sea Cadet Corps held fundraising banquet

Graduating Sea Cadets were honored at the annual banquet in Kennett Square, Saturday night. On Saturday February 25th Kennett Square, Pa; it was an evening of inspiration and patriotism, at the annual fundraiser banquet benefiting the William E. Taylor division of the c(USNSCC).  Based in Delaware, their mission is to expose youth, 11-17 years old in the Delaware, Eastern Maryland, Southern New Jersey...

2023 Chester County Science Research Competitions set for March 7 & 8

2022 Science Fair: Behavioral and Social Sciences Winners Each year, the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) holds the annual Chester County Science Research Competition (CCSRC). Now in its 34th year, the CCSRC brings over 300 students from more than 40 districts to the Parkesburg Point to show off their skills and abilities as scientists, engineers, mathematicians and more. The CCRSC features...