Everything you need to know about local Halloween events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Chadds Ford Pumpkin Carve
When October arrives each year, Halloween events are omnipresent. Some are kid-friendly, some are elaborate, and some are really scary. Some are one- or two-day events and some last as long as six or seven weeks. They come in all shapes and sizes — and they are everywhere.
One of the most popular Halloween events in the...
Air Line Pilots Association, International to present $50K to WCU for Michael Horrocks Football Scholarship Endowment Fund
West Chester University football players walk past a statue of former WCU QB Michael Horrocks, a United Airlines Pilot who was killed on 9/11.
The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) will present a $50,000 gift to West Chester University (WCU) for the Michael Horrocks Football Scholarship Endowment Fund. Vice President of Finance-Treasurer of ALPA Joseph Genovese will present a check to...
Kennett Copy & More and KACS stand strong
Nancy Tapia, Leah Reynolds, Julissa Gama, Rhonda Thorpe, Lori Amway.
When you walk into Kennett Copy & More in Kennett Square, there is a good chance you are there to pick up office or art supplies, a copy or print job, or possibly even participate in one of the art classes they offer. Whatever brings you into the store owned and operated by Rhonda Thorpe and Lori Amway, you will be greeted with...
Students, staff and the community support TCHS at 8th Annual Car and Craft Show
1929 Ford Model T that won first place in the Best in Show category, owned by Tony Yerger.
PHOENIXVILLE — Beautiful and unique classic, antique and custom cars were on display for students, staff and the community on Saturday, October 2 during the 8th Annual Car and Craft Show that was held at the Technical College High School (TCHS) Pickering Campus. The event also offered a craft fair, vendors,...
Chester County Sheriff’s Office and Chester County Hospital team up for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Corporal Steve Vitale displays a breast cancer awareness ribbon on a Chester County Sheriff’s Office patrol car.
WEST CHESTER — Thanks to a collaboration with Chester County Hospital, this October the Chester County Sheriff’s Office’s (CCSO) patrol cars are accessorizing with pink cancer ribbons in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The goal is to raise awareness that leads to education,...
CYI launches Coatesville FallFest, Oct 30
The Coatesville Youth Initiative (CYI) is bringing fall fun to Coatesville with their 1st Annual Coatesville Fall Fest on October 30, from 12pm-3pm at Abdala Park. The day will include a pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, games, candy, face painting, and more. Local small businesses and community-serving organizations will host tables at the event to give out candy, offer resources and sell their...
Tournament of Roses® President visits Downingtown Blue and Gold Marching Band
Dr. and Mrs. Miller (far right) present the Tournament of Roses flag to Downingtown East drum majors Alison Booth, Lauren Phonnathong, Downingtown West drum major Priscilla Raj, East band director, Andrew German, West drum majors, Kylie Cogill and Sarah Ellis and West band director, Ed Otto. Credit: Jerome Photography of Chester Springs.
DOWNINGTOWN — Dr. Bob Miller, president of the Tournament of...
Unionville students host tournament to raise money for cancer victims
EAST MARLBOROUGH – A high school club at Unionville High School hosted its first ever Spikeball Tournament raising over $1,100 to benefit those living with cancer
The sun was shining on these teens from the Unionville-Chadds Ford school district as they took to the turf Oct 2 for “Spike Cancer” a spikeball tournament hosted by Unionville High School students in the Connect Thru Cancer Club....
What To Do: Fall into Autumn festivals
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Friends Fall Festival
Now that crisp autumn weather has arrived, it’s a great time to enjoy outdoor events such fall festivals, historical celebrations, hayrides, wine festivals, mazes and scenic train rides.
The Friends Fall Festival at the Downingtown Friends Meeting (Downingtown Friends Meeting, 800 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, 610-269-4223,...
Santos named Director, Research and Conservation at Longwood Gardens
Kate Santos
Longwood Gardens announced Wednesday the appointment of Kate Santos, Ph.D., as Director, Research and Conservation, to lead the organization’s science-based activities, strategically driving excellence in research, conservation, land stewardship, and ecology with local, national, and global impact.
Santos comes to the position having 15 years of experience leading for-profit business...
