Local schools to battle in drum, guard competition, March 22
Coatesville, Downingtown West, Unionville among competing schools
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Enjoy music, excitement and artistry as 36 indoor percussion ensembles from seven states compete at the Unionville Regional WGI “Sport of the Arts” show at Unionville High School, 750 Unionville Rd., (Rt. 82) on Saturday, March 22.
The elite ensembles use an array of equipment, movement and skills to create...
Preservationist tapped for Rebecca Lukens Award
Natural Lands Trust head lauded by National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum
Molly K. Morrison, president of Natural Lands Trust, has been selected as the recipient of the Eighth Annual Rebecca Lukens Award. Photo by Bob Williams
“Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone else planted a tree a long time ago.” Those words, not only spoken but also acted upon over the years by Molly...
Area residents bracing for another onslaught
Officials urging public to stay off roads – expected to be treacherous
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Like many Chester County residents, this robin is likely hoping the next batch of nasty weather won’t include ice. Photo by Dave Lichter
The $899 price tag was no deterrent for customers determined not to endure another prolonged power outage, no matter what the cost....
Volunteers make taxing chore less unpleasant
Life Transforming Ministries offering needy free help with IRS returns
It’s that time again: Free tax preparation is being offered to area residents who qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA), which is run by Life Transforming Ministries in Coatesville.
Modeled after a similar IRS program, VITA has been helping low- and moderate- income households throughout Chester County...
YMCA wants to help make resolutions stick
Members who hope to pursue healthier lifestyles will get assist
Hundreds of people make annual New Year’s resolutions to get fit, lose weight, or improve their overall health – often losing the resolve rather than the pounds.
This year, the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley, which is dedicated to strengthening communities through healthier living, is offering programs to help people keep those...
Area YMCAs offering free holiday tryout
From Dec. 26 to Dec. 31, residents can sample offerings at no charge
The only string attached to this holiday gift is the hope that the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley will be able to attract your patronage, its officials say.
From Dec. 26 to 31, YMCAs in the area will be open to the public for free – just in time to counteract the traditional holiday stress and overeating. Even better: The YMCA offers...
Roundtable on poverty a start, but more is needed
Until there is a collective will to really address poverty, things won’t get better
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
COATESVILLE — With wealth bordering on abundance at times in Chester County, it can be difficult to confront the truth that for many here — arguably far too many — poverty remains a stark reality and a reality that in recent years has gotten worse.
This past week, six state...
Political news and notes: 2014 legislative races kicking off
Final write-in results show poor turnout, participation in 2013
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The political news cycle never seems to end these days, on the heels of the final write-in election results being posted Friday, we have a batch of new candidate announcements or pending announcements in 2014 state legislative races — and even, it seems — an early hint about a 2016 race.
First to the...
Getting teens fired up about public service
County course offers opportunity for hands-on experience
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
As her colleagues watch, Hayleigh Hunter, 17, of Avon Grove High, drains the fire hydrant so that the hose can be attached.
While many of their peers lounged at home or hung out at the mall this past weekend, a group of county teens took turns wrestling with hoses, matching wits with ladders,...
Residents urged to branch out, donate blood
10 trees will be planted for every pint collected at Lenfest Center
The Red Cross blood drive will take place on Oct. 3 in the new Lenfest Center in Newlin Township.
Giving help to others and giving back to nature will be possible simultaneously on Oct. 3, when the Lenfest Center hosts a Red Cross blood drive.
For every pint of blood collected – and research shows that someone in the U.S. needs it...
