AGSD announces administrative appointments
Ardis Yocum, Janice Lear and Ashley Penn join Avon Grove School District’s administration.
On Thursday, the Board of School Directors approved the appointments of Janice T. Lear as the new principal for Fred S. Engle Middle School (FSEMS), Ashley L. Penn as assistant principal for Avon Grove High School (AGHS) and Ardis Yocum as transportation specialist for Avon Grove School District (AGSD).
Effective...
YMCA offers free introduction to mindfulness classes in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is offering a new Introduction to Mindfulness for Wellbeing class for free throughout the month of May in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. The four-week virtual class will be held on Wednesday afternoons and Thursday evenings.
“All people experience mental health on a spectrum that is influenced by their day-to-day experiences and commitments,” shares...
What To Do: ‘Sheep and Wool Day’ a sure sign of spring in Chester County
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Sheep and Wool Day
“Sheep and Wool Day” at Springton Manor Farm (860 Springton Road, Glenmoore, 610-942-2450, www.chesco.org/ccparks) is an event that has become a popular annual spring tradition in Chester County.
This year’s “Sheep and Wool Day” is a free family event that will be held on April 30 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Visitors will be able...
On Stage Extra: Candlebox Unplugged at City Winery
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Candlebox Unplugged
Brian Quinn is a busy musician.
The King of Prussia resident is a talented guitarist who performs solo and duet shows locally on a regular basis – and he is a member of the veteran Seattle-based rock band Candlebox.
Several area venues have hosted shows by Candlebox Unplugged, featuring Quinn, a guitarist originally from Pennsylvania’s...
Berks, Chester & Montgomery authorize creation of Passenger Rail Authority
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline approved today the creation of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority, completing the approval last week of the Authority by the Commissioners from Berks and Montgomery Counties.
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) will oversee and implement the restoration of passenger rail service between Reading...
On Stage: For Segal, music led to recovery and soothing others with jazz
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Alan Segal
Alan Segal had a life-changing event several years ago.
Prior to the event, he had a positive effect on people financially – helping them navigate the world of personal finances.
When Segal resumed activity after the event, he had a positive effect on people spiritually – not with religious topics but rather with soul-soothing music.
Segal...
Column: Pennsylvania’s fastest-growing county shares what it’s learning from expanded data collection
By Gary Smith, President & CEO, Chester County Economic Development Council
& Michael Grigalonis, COO & EVP, Chester County Economic Development Council
Gary Smith
Chester County is projected to be the fastest growing county in southeastern Pennsylvania, with growth of more than 25% anticipated by 2050. With a 2020 population of just over half a million people, the county is expected...
HS Boys’ Tennis: Unionville shuts out Kennett
Winning Team Unionville
Losing Team Kennett
Score 7 to 0
Singles Matches
Andrew Poprik (UHS) defeated Cade Verrico (K) 6-2 6-1
Matt Miller (UHS) defeated Luke Fromberg (K) 6-0 6-2
Andy Ye (UHS) defeated Logan Leighion (K) 6-0 6-0
West Chester Christmas Parade to return in 2022
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce says the West Chester Christmas Parade will once again be held in early December, and thousands of holiday lights will decorate the streets of the borough from Thanksgiving to Christmas during Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester.
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce is announcing...
County highlights local options for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Stock photo of prescription drug bottles. This photograph shows a close-up view of prescription drugs.
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 30th. Organized nationwide by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides...
