Benchmark Federal Credit Union’s staff provides holiday gifts for 22 children in Chester County
Benchmark Federal Credit Union President and CEO Daniel J. Machon, Jr. and Chief Commercial Operating Officer Mark Pizzi (center left and center right) deliver gifts to Family Service of Chester County on Friday.
Tis the season of giving for local financial institutions, but the staff at Benchmark Federal Credit Union’ is setting itself apart when it comes to generosity.
“Each year we put out an...
Kennett Sq. Borough Council approves 2023 budget
On Wednesday, Dec. 7, the Kennett Square Borough Council unanimously approved a budget for 2023. The approved budget reflects a substantial investment in capital projects and infrastructure as the Borough’s capital investment will grow by over 7% compared to previous years. The approved budget strategically allocates resources to leverage and maximize grant opportunities. The approved budget...
What To Do: Holiday events are just about everywhere this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester.
So many holiday events….so little time.
Every year, there are so many holiday celebrations that it becomes hard to keep count.
Fortunately, many interesting, long-running Christmas events can be found right here in Chester County.
Downingtown Good Neighbor Christmas held its annual...
On Stage: Matt Cappy taps into holiday spirit at City Winery
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Matt Cappy
Matt Cappy, one of the top young trumpeters in the jazz scene, is a musician on the move.
On December 15, he will travel 1,125 miles south to be a guest performer at the Mississippi Jazz Foundation’s 19th Annual “Night of Musical Artistry” in Jackson, Mississippi.
In April, Cappy will travel 3,400 miles overseas to start a U.K. tour...
Sheriff’s Office partners with Domestic Violence Center of Chester County for ‘Lights On for the Holidays’
Members of the Chester County Sheriff’s Office, WSFS and women’s service sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha-Iota Tau Omega (not shown) present donations to keep “Lights On for the Holidays” at the safe spaces of the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County.
Continuing a call for assistance and protection of women, the Chester County Sheriff’s Office led a winter holiday project for the Domestic...
ChristianaCare West Grove campus awarded $2.5M grant from state Department of Human Services
The West grove campus for ChristianaCare, formerly Jennersville Hospital.
The ChristianaCare West Grove campus has received a $2.5 million grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services for facility renovation and the development of outpatient services. The grant consists of $1.5 million from the American Rescue Fund Plan Act (ARPA) and $1 million from the Commonwealth.
ChristianaCare finalized...
Area dentists help ‘Give Kids A Smile’ just in time for the holidays
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Morgan Lutz, a dental hygiene student at Harcum College, goes over dental health instructions with Amy Castaneda, one of the students from the Kennett Consolidated School District who received free dental care, Friday.
WEST CHESTER — Dentists and dental office staff from around the Chester and Delaware counties area came together last week to donate...
Downingtown Christmas Parade is this Saturday
The Downingtown Blue and Gold Marching Band leads the Downingtown Christmas parade in a previous parade.
Downingtown Good Neighbor Christmas, Inc., in partnership with the Downingtown Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the Downingtown Christmas Parade this Saturday, December 10th at 3:00 pm.
Participants in this year’s parade include: Downingtown Blue and Gold Marching Band, Bishop Shanahan...
Valley Forge MOAA awards ROTC and JROTC Liberty Bell scholarships plus awards
Gilbert Lappano – Commander USN (Retired), Cadet Dilia Reyes-Hill, Charles Merwin – 1st Lt USA (Former)
The Valley Forge Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America serving Chester and surrounding counties awarded Liberty Bell Scholarships and special awards on Saturday at the Desmond Hotel in Chesterbrook. The national MOAA organization is comprised of over 350,000 officers...
Gallo named new Director of Human Resources for county
Michelle Gallo is Chester County’s new Director of Human Resources.
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline have named Michelle Gallo, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, the new Director of Human Resources for the County of Chester. Gallo comes to the County from Lancaster County Government where she served as the HR Director since March 2021. She previously spent nearly...
