Willowdale Steeplechase to hold art show and sale, April 27
A painting of the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup by Sam Robinson.
The 30th Anniversary Running of the Willowdale Steeplechase will take place on Saturday, May 13.
As race day approaches, the organization is kicking off the celebrations with an art show and sale and cocktail reception presented by Katherine S. Bucklin’s Star Gallery.
On Thursday April 27th, from 5-7 pm, the Big Room above Landhope Farms at...
Hillendale honored as Green Ribbon School; WCU given ‘Sustainability’ award
The U.S. Department of Education today announced the 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees.
In Pennsylvania, Hillendale Elementary School in Chadds Ford was named a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School, and the California Area School District in Coal Center was honored as a District Sustainability...
What To Do: Earth Day celebrations throughout the area
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
Earth Day is a worldwide environmental movement that takes place every year on April 22. The goal of this celebration is to raise awareness about sustainability and clean living, and to educate people on the importance of preserving our planet.
The Earth Day 2023 theme is focused on engaging the more than 1 billion people, governments,...
On Stage: on 4/20, a celebration female singer/songwriters
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Julia Othmer
Today, April 20, is a holiday of sorts. It is 420.
420 used to be an underground holiday. However, with the ever-expanding list of states that have legalized recreational marijuana, 420 is not so underground anymore.
420, 4:20 or 4/20 (pronounced four-twenty) is cannabis culture slang for marijuana and hashish consumption, especially smoking around...
CCCBI salutes contestants in County Civics Bee
Nathaniel Giushurst (center) with various guest judges after winning the Chester County Civics Bee — including County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Michelle Kickline and Josh Maxwell and State Rep. John Lawrence.
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry (CCCBI) hosted the inaugural Chester County Regional Civics Bee this past Saturday, April 15th, as part of the US Chamber of Commerce...
County participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 22
Chester County’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services (CCDDAS) is spreading community awareness for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, taking place on Saturday, April 22nd. Organized nationwide by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides temporary local sites for safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing prescription drugs,...
On Stage Extra: Jordy brings new music to the Fillmore
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Jordy
April 21 is a day pop music fans have been looking forward to for quite some time.
It is the release date for Jordy’s sophomore album, “Boy.”
Jordy is already touring in support of the new album – a tour that makes a local stop on April 18 at Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal Street, Philadelphia, www.thefillmorephilly.com).
“My first...
Kendal/Crosslands to withdraw from Kendal System, go independent
Kendal-Crosslands Communities (KCC), a not-for-profit Life Plan Community located in Kennett Square, announced Monday that it will transition out of the Kendal System. KCC will continue to operate with the same brand identity and Quaker values under which it was founded 50 years ago.
To ensure a smooth transition, the process will unfold over the next 6 – 9 months.
“For some time, the KCC Board...
Chesco DA: Help sought from public to ID person who shot two at Lincoln U.
Two women were shot and wounded during an event at Lincoln University’s Spring Fling event this past weekend and the Chester County District Attorney’s Office is asking for help to find the assailant.
According a statement from the DA’s Office, the shooting involved two female victims who both suffered gunshot wounds while on the second floor of the LLC Building of Lincoln University...
CCCBI President testifies before State House on child care issues
Chester County Chamber President Laura Manion during her testimony before the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
On Wednesday, March 29th, Chester County Chamber President Laura Manion traveled to our state capitol to present testimony at the House Children & Youth Committee Informational Meeting on the Challenges with Childcare in Pennsylvania.
Majority Chair Donna Bullock and Minority Chair...
