1st West Chester Fire co. to celebrate 225th anniversary, Sept. 4
First West Chester Fire Company is turning 225 years old! The fire company is the oldest fire company in Chester County and one of the oldest continually operating volunteer fire companies in the nation. To celebrate this milestone, First West Chester is hosting a community block party on Wednesday, September 4th from 5 pm to 9 pm on Church Street between Gay Street and Market Street. This is the location...
West Chester to kick off 225th Anniversary with parade, April 21
The Borough of West Chester is announcing the celebration of its 225th anniversary with a spectacular 225th Birthday Parade to be held on Sunday, April 21 beginning at 1 p.m.
“The entire community is invited to attend this historic event, whether you’re a long-time resident, a newcomer or just passing through,” said Keith Kurowski, Director of the Borough of West Chester Parks and Recreation,...
LCH celebrates 50 years
Chester County Commissioner, Josh Maxwell and LCH CEO, Ronan Gannon.
LCH Health and Community Services celebrated 50 years of serving the community with its 50th Anniversary dinner celebration hosted at Greenwood Country Club in Wilmington, Delaware. On Wednesday, October 4th, over 150 donors and members of the community gathered to honor the mission and growth of LCH Health and Community Services.
LCH...
Dedicated to local community, Kauffman Gas celebrates 75th Anniversary, Friday
Chris, Ken, and Josh Kauffman of Kauffman Gas
ATGLEN – In 1943, Elmer Kauffman founded Kauffman Gas with the goals of building a family legacy and helping his neighbors.
Three generations and more than 5,000 satisfied customers later, the Kauffman family continues to proudly serve Chester County as a leading propane gas supplier and through their commitment to the Cochranville Fire Company.
Chris...
Longwood gears up for Christmas with a French accent
A Longwood Christmas runs November 23–January 7. Photo by Daniel Traub.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — There is only one way to describe Longwood Gardens French-inspired holiday display . . . c’est magnifique! Explore the warm 4-acre conservatory and be enchanted by fanciful topiary and more than 50 trees adorned in classic holiday tones boasting sparkling crystal ornaments reminiscent of the splendor of...
Elected officials, students mark 230 anniversary of signing of Constitution
: Legislators, dignitaries and students gather to celebrate the 230th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution.
WEST CHESTER — On September 17, 1787, eleven years after the Declaration of Independence was signed, 39 delegates came together to sign the United States Constitution. On September 18, 2017, more than 50 students came together to commemoratively sign it again at the...
Officials celebrate opening of Rt. 926 bridge
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Various state and local officials cut the ribbon for the new Route 926 bridge. From left: State Rep. Carolyn Comitta (F-156), a local vet office mascot, Chester County Commissioner Chair Michelle Kichline, State Rep. Steve Barrar (R-160) and Unionville-Chadds Ford Superintendent of Schools John Sanville.
POCOPSON — More than 100 people showed up to celebrate the...
What To Do: Ring in 2017 in Kennett Square
Mushroom Drop is just one great local way to celebrate New Years
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The biggest party night of the year is upon us. Saturday night is December 31 – New Year’s Eve.
On New Year’s Eve, Kennett Square will be partying in style at its annual “Midnight in the Square” (downtown Kennett Square, midnightinthesquare.com).
Young children and their parents are...
Uptown! plans New Year’s Eve Grand Opening celebration
WEST CHESTER – On New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2016, UPTOWN! Entertainment Alliance will host a Grand Opening Celebration for its new theater. Since the nonprofit organization first found a home for West Chester’s new theater at the National Guard Armory three years ago, it has looked forward to this seminal moment.
Uptown!’s New Year’s Eve Gala, The Celebration of the Century, will showcase...
LCH celebrates National Health Center week
The week of August 7 – 13 is dedicated to celebrating the work of the 1,300 health centers in the United States that provide care in 9,000 sites to 24 million patients (Health Resources and Services Administration). La Comunidad Hispana (LCH), southern Chester County’s own community health center to over 5,500 residents, is joining the celebration for the first time this year.
“We are really...
