Downingtown Christmas tree lighting, Saturday

Downingtown Good Neighbor Christmas, Inc. presents our annual Downingtown Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony this Saturday, November 30, at 6pm. The event takes place in Kerr Park at the Log House field below the Christmas Tree. There will be holiday music provided at the concert gazebo, a face painter, small craft and games for the kids, letter writing to Santa, along with cookies and hot chocolate....

CCEDC announces milestones, cites growth

(l to r) Chester County Economic Development Council CEO Gary Smith, CCEDC President and COO Michael Grigalonis and CCEDC Board Chair Bill Stedman The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is releasing key milestones for fiscal year 2024, after a year of remarkable growth for the 64-year-old organization. More than 200 local business and community leaders, spanning every major regional...

Commissioners appoint Byerman as CEO and Walschburger as COO for county government

David Byerma Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz and Eric Roe announced Tuesday a restructuring of the county’s top administrative positions, naming David Byerman as Chief Executive Officer for the County, and Erik Walschburger as Chief Operating Officer. “As we searched for a new county administrator, we saw this as a chance to take a closer look at our leadership structure...

LCH announces return of dental services

A patient is seen at the LCH Dental Clinic LCH Health and Community Services is thrilled to announce the return of its dental services, bringing high-quality oral health care back to the local community. After a temporary pause to build a fully staffed and highly skilled team, the LCH dental practice is now open and ready to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care. The decision to temporarily...

Smith announces run for Court of Common Pleas

Judge Mackenzie W. Smith This week, Judge Mackenzie W. Smith announced her candidacy for Judge of the Chester County Court of Common Pleas. “Truth and justice will prevail so long as our courts continue to fiercely safeguard them,” said Smith. “I am running to ensure that voters can choose an experienced judge who is active in standing up for our values, protecting our freedoms, and delivering...

Inner Nature: Good news in science

By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times This month, I highlight some of the great things that are happening in the world which science had a hand in delivering. Enjoy. Klamath dam is down and salmon swim freely upstream for the first time in 100 years.[1] The mighty Klamath river flows from the Cascade mountains along the Oregon-California and empties into the Pacific Ocean. In 1918, the first dams were...

Coatesville entrepreneur Susan Springsteen wins coveted spot to compete at 2024 Global TiE Women Pitch Summit in India

Susan Springsteen, CEO and Co-Founder of Coatesville-based H2O Connected. A Coatesville tech innovation is headed for competition on a global stage. Susan Springsteen, CEO and Co-Founder of Coatesville-based H2O Connected, impressed the judges in this year’s TiE Women Pitch competition led by TiE Philadelphia & TiE Pittsburgh. Her pitch about the company’s innovative LeakAlertor® won her an...

Kennett Library announces schedule of winter events

Kennett Library is stepping into a new season with a calendar full of programs and activities. December, January, and February are filled with programs and events that will fuel the community’s passions and inspirations. Chris Manna, Executive Director, said, “It might be cold outside, but the programming at the Kennett Library is sure to warm your heart and bring you great enjoyment this winter. ...

AAA project busy travel for Thanksgiving week in Delaware Valley

AAA is projecting that more than 975,000 Philadelphia-area residents will travel over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, an increase of 2.4% over last year – exceeding pre-pandemic  numbers and setting a new record. As usual, the great majority of those travelers will be driving to their holiday destinations. AAA is projecting that more than 870,000 Philadelphia-area residents (nearly 90% of local...

On Stage: Caln native Reed leads Superunknown for veterans’ benefit at Uptown

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Superunknown The show at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 North High Street, West Chester, www.uptownwestchester.org)  on November 22 is more than just a concert. Renowned regional rockers Superunknown, who have been captivating audiences with their stirring renditions of Chris Cornell classics, have announced that they will be dedicating...