Hundreds turn out for County Color 5K; $85K raised to battle substance abuse
More than 600 people of all ages ran through clouds of color at the start of the Chester County Color 5 on Saturday at Exton Park. With the help of generous sponsors, this year’s event is estimated to raise $85,000.
Over 700 people joined the Chester County Commissioners and the District Attorney in Exton Park on Saturday morning, October 8, to run, walk and cheer on participants of the sixth annual...
Kennett Sq. presents proposed 2023 budget, 8.1% tax hike eyed
On Wednesday, Oct. 5, the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 budget, totaling $5.1 million, was presented to the Kennett Square Council.
The presentation highlighted positive indicators of economic development in the Borough, including a 19% increase in growth-based revenue due to enhanced economic activity (Local Tax Enabling Act) over a five-year period. The proposed budget also reduces administrative...
What To Do: 20th anniversary of W. Chester Chili Cookoff
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
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.
On October 9, West Chester will be the site of a special event to determine who can make “The Best Darn Chili in Chester County!” — the site of the West Chester...
On Stage: ‘Mushroom’ debuts at People’s Light
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Mushroom
Live theater goes into an almost dormant state every summer and then springs back to life in the autumn, winter and spring seasons.
Well, autumn has arrived – as Mother Nature has boldly announced with the weather over the last week – and live theater productions are returning to the entertainment schedule.
Right now, there are several attractive...
Times 2022 election questionnaire: Kristine Howard, 167th State House District
Kristine Howard
It is time again — for the fourth straight election cycle — for The Times election questionnaire for legislative candidates — your chance to get an unfiltered look at candidates’ views on various issues. The questions were sent out in September to both major parties in the county, asking them to be distributed to the individual campaigns. As always, the answers are not edited...
Commissioner Moskowitz represents county at White House conference
Commissioners’ Chair Marian Moskowitz (center) represented Chester County at the White House last week, along with fellow PA County Commissioner Chairs (from left to right) Michael Pipe of Centre County, Dr. Monica Taylor from Delaware County, Dr. Val Arkoosh from Montgomery County, and Bob Harvie from Bucks County.
Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Marian Moskowitz represented Chester County...
Hundreds gather at OUTFest to support the LGBTQIA+ community
Chester County History Center was filled with OUTFest Rally Attendees.
WEST CHESTER — Hundreds of Chester County residents gathered Saturday at the Chester County History Center for a rally in support of the LGBTQIA+ community. The event featured local elected officials, community leaders, and local advocates. The rally was held in response to the cancellation of a planned OUTFest street festival...
Times 2022 election questionnaire: David Cunningham, 13th State House District
David Cunningham
It is time again — for the fourth straight election cycle — for The Times election questionnaire for legislative candidates — your chance to get an unfiltered look at candidates’ views on various issues. The questions were sent out in September to both major parties in the county, asking them to be distributed to the individual campaigns. As always, the answers are...
What To Do: Unionville Fair tops big list of weekend events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Unionville community Fair
Each year, a sure sign that autumn has arrived is the weekend when the annual Unionville Community Fair (113 East Street Road, Unionville, http://www.ucfair.org) is held – the first weekend in October.
The fair, which is running now through October 2, is a real down-home country fair with farm equipment displays, cow pie...
On Stage Extra: Villa Maria celebrates 150th anniversary with concert
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This has been a very special week for Villa Maria Academy – and a week that will close with a very special event on September 30.
Villa Maria Academy is celebrating its 150th anniversary and capping the celebration with a reception and concert at People’s Light (39 Conestoga Road, Malvern) on September 30.
The concert will feature the husband-and-wife...
