Downingtown East students take the plunge, raise over $13K for Special Olympics
The Downingtown High School East Special Olympics Club arrives to take the “Cool Schools Plunge” at the annual Special Olympics Philadelphia Polar Plunge at Citizens Bank Park.
Earlier this month, the Downingtown High School East (DHSE) Special Olympics Club took part in the annual Special Olympics Polar Plunge at Citizens Bank Park. The team finished in second place for overall donations,...
What To Do: Kennett Winterfest tops busy weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kennett Winterfest
This is a special time of year in Kennett Square – the time for a popular annual event known as the Kennett Winterfest. Usually, tickets are already sold out by this time but this year some tickets remain.
The Annual Kennett Winterfest (http://kennettwinterfest.com/) will be held on February 25 from 12:30-4 p.m. in a tented area...
YMCA offering $5K signing bonus for childcare workers
YMCA Childcare staff cares for Chester County children
In an effort to onboard additional qualified childcare professionals, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is hosting hiring open houses at YMCA locations throughout Chester County. Events will be hosted between March 1 – 21, 2023 to connect qualified candidates with open positions in early childhood education and school-age enrichment programs.
“Over...
What To Do: ‘Conversations with birds’
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Birds are all around us. Need proof — look at your car’s windshield after you park in an outdoor location.
But, for the most part, birds are pretty cool.
As they move through the sky and land on tree branches, telephone wires and roof eaves, they provide a momentary sense of delight — an accessible way for everyone to connect with the natural...
On-campus food pantries open in Downingtown Area School District
Downingtown High School West students, Principal Dr. Kurt Barker, and teacher Michelle Nass
In a continued effort to support students facing food insecurity and homelessness, three schools in Downingtown Area School District (DASD) have opened on-campus food pantries this school year – Downingtown High School West (DHSW), Downingtown Middle School (DMS) and Lionville Elementary School (LES)....
Benchmark to sponsor Chamber’s Geography Bee; essay winners to receive tablets
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry is announcing Benchmark Federal Credit Union as the Technology Sponsor for the regional competition of the National Civics Bee, allowing the top 20 winners of the essay contest to receive free tablets.
“The Chamber is excited to partner with Benchmark Federal Credit Union for the live quiz event. We greatly appreciate Benchmark FCU’s generosity...
W. Chester Restaurant Week returns, Feb. 26
WEST CHESTER- The West Chester Business Improvement District (BID) announced that West Chester Restaurant Week is back again this year! The event will run from Sunday, Feb. 26 to Sunday, March 5. With 24 restaurants participating, there is something for everyone in West Chester! During Restaurant Week each participating restaurant will create a special multi-course prix fixe menu at a price point of...
What To Do: A holiday weekend for love
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Hagley Museum
Valentine’s Day 2023 is just a few days away — February 14.
That means that married couples, lovers, boyfriends and girlfriends, boyfriends and boyfriends, engaged couples, girlfriends and girlfriends, sweethearts and event pet owners and their pets will be celebrating the annual romantic holiday this weekend – and celebrating...
WCU, YMCA team up to challenges families to adopt healthier habits
Local families using the wellness amenities at the West Chester Area YMCA.
As new year’s resolutions become old news, faculty from West Chester University (WCU) and instructors from the YMCA encourage families to keep fitness at the forefront through a series of weekly health lessons and challenges that begin on February 22.
During the family-friendly Whole Health Challenge, eight lessons will be...
LCH announces opening of Pia Center in 2023
Back Left to Right: LCH CEO, Ronan Gannon; LCH Medical Director, Joseph A. Greco; Michael Pia; LCH CFO, Phil DeColli Front Left to Right: LCH Executive Assistant, Mariel Whitney; Medical Assistant, Uvel Rodriguez; Nancy Pia; LCH Director of Development, Kate Wickersham; LCH Patient Services Representative, Monica Mata-Lopez; LCH Director of Human Resources, Margarita Garay-Zarco.
Thanks to the generosity...
