DASD Making Connections attends student and law enforcement symposium

Members of the DASD Making Connections program participate in the Chester County District Attorney’s Office’s Student and Law Enforcement Symposium. On October 27, members of the Downingtown Area School District (DASD) Making Connections program joined students from across the county for the Chester County District Attorney’s Office’s Student and Law Enforcement Symposium. Sponsored by District...

So. Chesco Chamber welcomes Cypress Veterinary Clinic

The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce was proud to partner with Cypress Veterinary Clinic for their Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening on Saturday, October 29th. Chamber members, friends, and clients were on site to welcome the new business and resource to the Southern Chester County community. The Mission of Cypress Veterinary Clinic is to provide high-quality compassionate medicine while...

Episcopal Church of the Advent names Johnson as new Rector

The Reverend Timothy A. Johnson The Episcopal Church of the Advent is excited to announce the call of The Reverend Timothy A. Johnson to serve as their new Rector. Rev. Johnson’s first service at Advent will be at 10:15 am on Sunday, November 20, 2022. Rev. Johnson currently serves as rector of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in College Park, Maryland and as the Episcopal Chaplain at the University...

What To Do: The spookiest weekend of the year

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times  Halloween events have been taking place for more than a month – all leading to this weekend…and beyond. 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 1 is a special day in Mexico and in Mexican American communities throughout...

UHS Art Gala returns for 46th year, Nov. 11-12

Temre Stanchfield Grassland2022 Unionville High School Art Gala celebrates its 46th year. The annual art show and sale, to be held November 11 and 12 at Unionville High School, showcases local working artists, Unionville High School (UHS) Alumni, and current UHS student artists. In addition to beautiful artwork, there is live music to entertain and delicious desserts to enjoy. Funds raised will benefit...

United Way of Chester County raises $70K at its annual Live United in Music Event

United Way of Chester County’s annual Live United in Music event raised $70,000 for its Community Impact & Innovation Fund. The sold-out event, presented by Citadel Credit Union, featured national recording artist, Alexandra Kay. More than 200 guests gathered at Penn Oaks Golf Club to unite for the worthy cause of contributing vital support to United Way of Chester County in their fight for the...

What To Do: Spooky times dominate local event schedule

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times The Great Pumpkin Carve This is the time of year when there are so many Halloween events on the calendar that you could visit four a day each day from now until October 31 and still not see them all. There are also numerous harvest festivals, fall foliage events, hayrides and other outdoor activities on the local schedule. One of the most popular Halloween...

New selfie wall will benefit Safe Harbor

Safe Harbor of Chester County and Benchmark Federal Credit Union celebrate the unveiling of a new selfie wall in West Chester. (l to r) Benchmark Federal Credit Union VP of Retail Services Chris Breslin, Safe Harbor Board Member Jessica Minchak, State Rep. Dianne Herrin, Safe Harbor CEO Judy Jeffords-Homitz, Benchmark FCU President & CEO Dan Machon, Jr., West Chester Mayor Lillian DeBaptiste, Safe...

Hank’s Place to reopen in Kennett Sq., Tuesday

Hank’s Place will officially open to the public on Tuesday October 18th at its new location, 201 Birch Street in Kennett Square — in the former home on Kennett Steak and Mushroom. A community staple for over 70 years, Hank’s Place is known for its homestyle cooking, friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. Hank’s Place, based in Chadds Ford, had to close approximately 18 months ago due...

What To Do: Chester County American Indian Cultural Festival is this weekend

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times  Chester County American Indian Cultural Festival If Indian Summer is returning this weekend, then it might be a good time to check out a Native American Festival. The Chester County American Indian Cultural Festival will be held at the Ramano 4-H Center of Chester County (1841 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook,www.chescoamericanindianculturalfest.com) on...