What Do To: A holiday season like no other
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
This is a December like no other.
Normally, this is the time of year that your brain gets battered into submission by being exposed to an endless array of men and women ringing bells while standing next to donation baskets, traffic jams caused by mall-bound shoppers and the non-stop playing of Christmas carols everywhere.
In 2020, your brain is also getting...
Taste of Phoenixville pivots to take-out, expands to 5 days for 2020
PHOENIXVILLE — Organizers of the 19th Annual Taste of Phoenixville event won’t let COVID-19 stop them. With a pivot to take-out, Good Samaritan Services empowers the community to take their health into their own hands while they still have an exciting and engaging event to raise money for Good Samaritan Services, a Phoenixville organization that serves the community’s homeless and at-risk individuals.
“This...
Libertarians gather to clean up Bournelyf Special Camp
Last weekend was the final volunteer cleanup effort at Bournelyf Special Camp in West Chester, Pa. Members of the Libertarian Party of Chester County arrived to straighten up the grounds of the camp before Winter sets in. The Chester County Libertarians support volunteer initiatives to help organizations in our community, and Bournelyf is a favorite of ours.
“Bournelyf is a unique operation,” explained...
What To Do: Despite many cancellations, Santa still coming to West Chester
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
These crazy times just keep getting crazier – and scarier.
COVID-19 infections and deaths are spiking in Pennsylvania and nearby New Jersey and Delaware. As a result, the states’ governors have been ramping up the restrictions and calling for shutdowns throughout the area.
Philadelphia has been hit with the toughest restrictions but Pennsylvania in general...
LCH Coat Drive still reaches more than 400 Kids
LCH staff and volunteers prepare bags of coats for families participating in the annual distribution in LCH’s West Grove location. From left to right: Volunteer and LCH Member Alejandra Perez, LCH Caseworker Clark Davis, Volunteer and LCH Member Xóchil Soto, LCH Outreach and Education Coordinator Norma Diego-Flores, LCH Community Engagement Manager Amanda Blevins.
WEST GROVE — Despite the ongoing...
Bob O’Leary honored as Champion of Chester County Parks and the Chester Valley Trail
Tim Lander, President of Friends of the Chester Valley Trail (left), Ed Auble, Chair of the Chester County Parks and Recreation Board (seated) and Owen Prusack, Chester County Parks and Preservation Manager, at the newly installed bench and newly planted redbud tree, placed along the Chester Valley Trail in memory of Bob O’Leary, longtime champion of Chester County Parks and Trails and founding member...
New Lionville rain garden will help with water quality
Plants in a new 9,000-square-foot rain garden along the Route 100 corridor in Lionville look small now, but they will grow into a lush, beautiful area that will lead to clean water in the Pink Creek Watershed.
Partners in Uwchlan Township are optimistic about the impact that rain gardens could have on the Pine Creek Watershed.
This fall, the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE) took the lead...
Longwood FC again helping Santa to tour so. Chesco areas
Gianna Winters helps Santa get ready for his tour in a previous year. File photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Santa has scheduled his yearly arrival trips on a Longwood Fire Company truck.
“It’s that time of you year again for Longwood Fire Company to escort our buddy, Santa, throughout our area,” said Longwood Fire Chief A. J. McCarthy.
Because of COVID concerns, no candy canes will be distributed.
All...
What To Do: Many new holiday attractions to enjoy from your car
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
If you’re looking for holiday-themed activities where you can remain socially distanced safe and stay warm without having to be indoors, drive-through lights events provide a good option.
The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (www.dvcccpa.org ) invites you to bundle up the kids and enjoy a night out while in the warmth of your car…no social...
Longwood FC continues to adapt to COVID-19 needs
EAST MARLBOROUGH — To continue to provide vital services to the community, Longwood Fire Company has adapted to adverse conditions caused by the Coronavirus.
“Our volunteers and career members are navigating this serious crisis,” said Chief A. J. McCarthy. “No doubt about it, COVID has had a negative financial impact on Longwood. Despite the obstacles, all of the members of Longwood want...
