Wolf announces new funding for CCIU Training to Career Program
Gov. Tom Wolf today announced new funding for the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) through Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Program (MTTC), to support a job training program in Chester County that will help place individuals exiting the justice system with jobs in the manufacturing industry.
“I’m proud we can support this re-entry program,” said Gov. Wolf. “This program...
Boys HS Tennis: Unionville edges Downingtown East
Winning Team Unionville
Losing Team DTE
Score 3 to 2
Singles Matches
Andrew Ou (UHS) won by forfeit
Andrew Poprik (UHS) lost to Abhiraj Srivastava (DTE) 4-6 6-7
Matt Miller (UHS) defeated Devin McBride (DTE) 6-1 6-0
Chester County Futures’ McDonald announces resignation
Maria McDonald
Chester County Futures (CCF) announced Monday its Executive Director, Maria McDonald, is stepping down from her position after 10 years of service to pursue a new and exciting opportunity outside of the region. The organization’s staff and Board of Directors have come together in appreciation and celebration of the profound impact her work has had on lives of the program’s students...
On Stage: John 5 shows his versatility
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
John 5
The Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) has a reputation for presenting shows stretching across a wide swath of genres.
This week is a prime example.
The Sellersville Theater will present The Security Project (high level tribute project for the music of Peter Gabriel), Crack the Sky (classic...
What To Do: Just in time for Mothers’ Day, fountain show returns at Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
This weekend is a weekend featuring special events which are annual events and special events which are monthly events.
The annual events are Mother’s Day events.
Mother’s Day weekend coincides with the return of daily fountain performances at Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, www.longwoodgardens.org) is inviting visitors...
Officials: AGHS project debt service $19M below estimates, on schedule for fall opening
Avon Grove School District administrators gather for a photo in front of the new Avon Grove High School.
On April 12, Avon Grove School District (AGSD) announced that the district’s debt service for its Comprehensive Facilities Plan is $19 million below original estimates.
The Facilities Plan includes construction of a new Avon Grove High School (AGHS), slated to open for students this fall, as well...
On Stage: Baxter brings deep history to show at City Winery
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Jeff Baxter
It’s hard to imagine music fans heading to a concert by a member of the NASA Exploration Systems Advisory Committee.
It’s hard to imagine a guitarist who has consulting contracts with the Pentagon’s Missile Defense Agency.
However, if it’s Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, it makes sense.
Baxter, who will headline a show at City...
HS artists show their skills at Congressional District Art Competition
2022 Congresswoman Houlahan’s Congressional Art Show Winners (pictured from left to right): Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan; third place – Leah Nicberte, West Chester Henderson High School; second place – Jia Lin, Conestoga High School andfirst place – Shurti Bedekar, West Chester Henderson High School.
More than 300 high school students across Chester County and beyond displayed their artwork...
Hess named as ORJSD’s Citadel Heart of Learning finalist
Pictured left to right is Dr. Will Stout, OJRSD superintendent; Amy Hess, Citadel Heart of Learning finalist; Dr. Malinda McKillip, French Creek Elementary School principal; and Dr. Kathy Soeder, OJRSD assistant superintendent.
The Owen J. Roberts School District (OJRSD) announced Amy Hess, an elementary teacher at French Creek Elementary, as one of 15 outstanding Chester County educators and 31 Greater...
W. Caln woman honored for protecting kids
Pa Family Support Alliance, the state’s leader in child abuse prevention, has awarded Deborah Willett with the Blue Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids Award. This award is given to four individuals that have gone above and beyond the call of duty to support and protect Pennsylvania’s children.
Deborah Willett
Willett is the Program Coordinator at Coatesville Center for Community Health. In the organization’s...
