Deuso announces run for Downingtown Mayor
Erica Deuso
Erica Deuso, a longtime resident of Downingtown, community leader, and advocate for progress, announced her candidacy for Mayor of Downingtown on Wednesday. With a career spanning leadership roles in local and statewide organizations, Deuso is committed to building on the strong foundation established by outgoing Mayor Phil Dague and other past leaders.
Deuso’s campaign is centered...
Technical College HS student wins 1st Place in Project MFG Maritime Welding Competition
Instructor Robert Melascaglia standing with TCHS Student John Smoker accepting welding competition first place award.
Technical College High School (TCHS) Pennock’s Bridge student John Smoker has earned first place in the Project MFG Maritime Welding Competition, hosted by Philly Shipyard Inc. and Rhoads Industries in Philadelphia, PA. His exceptional welding skills and dedication to manufacturing...
DCCC student awarded $5,000 Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship
Ayisha Barrie
Delaware County Community College student Ayisha Barrie of Secane, a dual major in Cloud Computing and Cyber Security, has received a $5,000 Lockheed Martin Scholarship and a full-time job offer through Lockheed Martin Space’s Software Associate Degree Program. Additionally, Barrie has been accepted into the company’s Software Associate Degree Program (SWAP), a three-year development...
Russell’s Dance and Baton Studio brings home titles
The Russell’s All Star Competitive teams from the Russell’s Dance and Baton Studio has had a very busy last season. The teams competed in Massachusetts, Maryland, Ohio, North Carolina and many local competitions bringing home the coveted titles. The Russell’s All Star teams are the reigning 2024 Freedom Cup Champions, International Twirling Team Champions, AAU Junior Olympic Dance Champions,...
CCEDC awarded $300K on path to becoming a Community Development Financial Institution
The U.S. Treasury Department has informed the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) that the organization has achieved the next major step in becoming a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) to support underserved businesses across the region. CCEDC has been awarded $300,000 in technical assistance to build operational capacity, provide training and education.
“To get to...
Christkindlmarkt returns to West Chester, Dec. 14
The Chester County Art Association and Downtown West Chester announced that the 2024 Christkindlmarkt is coming back to town on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. This holiday market, presented by the West Chester Downtown Foundation, will feature over 100 artisan craft vendors, highlighting the local retail scene of West Chester. This event will take place on four blocks of Gay Street...
Phoenixville gets $900K grant for 2nd phase of Paradise St. connector
The Borough of Phoenixville was recently awarded $900,000 in grant funding from the Chester County Department of Community Development for the second phase of the Paradise Street connector project. This project will enhance traffic control as well as promote pedestrian and emergency responder safety.
Upon learning of the award, Borough Council President Jonathan Ewald said, “We are thrilled to announce...
With Trump’s economic plans coming into focus, Chester County must prepare for pain
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgann.bsky.social
If incoming President Donald Trump enacts some of the policies he says he’s going to, we can expect economic pain here in Chester County.
A lot.
Rounding up millions of immigrants (in some cases without regard to their citizenship or residency status) will devastate multiple local small businesses — crops will go unpicked, building projects...
What To Do: Holiday celebrations kick into high gear
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Thanksgiving has passed and Halloween 2024 is ancient history. That that means the Christmas season is in full swing – the all-encompassing holiday season with Christmas carols providing the audio background and an endless barrage of Christmas sales and ads in full assault mode.
Fortunately, there are many non-commercial holiday activities celebrating...
On Stage: Soraia plays special show at Milk Boy Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Soraia
Thanksgiving Weekend is a tough weekend for music acts wanting to play live shows.
Many potential audience members have other plans based on holiday meals and family reunions.
On the flip side, there are music fans who are eager to get out and hear live shows.
Both groups can be satisfied on November 29 when Philadelphia-based, nationally...
