ORJ, Great Valley students win state eSports championships
Students gather for an esports tournament viewing in lecture hall, with participants seated at computer stations.
The world of competitive video gaming, known as esports, has been growing rapidly over the last decade. What began as small tournaments has evolved into a multibillion-dollar global industry, attracting millions of viewers. Now, esports is making its mark in schools across Pennsylvania,...
County: point-in-time count shows decrease in homelessness
Rob Henry (left), Administrator for Chester County’s Partnership to End Homelessness, reveals the County’s 2024 Point-In-Time results at this week’s State of Housing Affordability and Homelessness event.
The Chester County Department of Community Development (DCD) and the Chester County Partnership to End Homelessness released the 2024 Point-In-Time (PIT) count results this week at the County’s...
On Stage: Slambovian Circus of Dreams celebrating 25 years with show at Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Slambovian Circus of Dreams
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams has an annual schedule that includes a variety of traditional events — the “Slambovian Circus of Dreams Halloween Show,” the “Fairport’s Copredy Convention,” “Kingston Earth Fair,” “A Very Slambovian Christmas” show and the “Slambovian Circus of Dreams New Year’s...
WCU announces transfer, scholarship info for Academy of the Arts students
West Chester University has announced transfer and scholarship information for students who have been displaced by the sudden closing of the University of the Arts (UArts) in Philadelphia.
Executive Vice President and Provost (interim) Jeff Osgood says, “West Chester University is saddened to hear about the closing of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. As more arts institutions are closing...
Becoming the Best U: Lessons cancer taught me
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
I am one of the lone survivors of ovarian cancer stage 4 and metastatic brain cancer. As we all just celebrated World Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day and Brain Cancer Awareness Month, I thought it best to bring more attention to it and do what I could to help others learn more about this deadly disease. I recognize that ovarian cancer is hard to diagnose since its...
CCIU Practical Nursing Program paves path to rewarding LPN careers
CCIU PNP students learning from their instructor in a hands-on lab session, gaining practical experience through guided training to develop the skills needed for delivering exceptional patient care.
For those passionate about making a difference in others’ lives through a rewarding healthcare career, the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) Practical Nursing Program (PNP) provides a direct...
Kennett Square to commemorate Juneteenth, June 8 through 27
The 2024 Kennett Square Juneteenth Planning Committee is proud to announce a multitude of programs throughout June to celebrate Juneteenth. The committee has been hard at work since January, organizing, manifesting, and planning these events that aim to unite the community.
On June 19th, 1865, the last group of enslaved Black Americans were freed by the Union in Galveston, Texas. White enslavers and...
What To Do: Music fests kick off Summer outdoor season
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Tom Wang will kick off the Turks Head Music Festival.
Summer arrived unofficially last weekend and will officially get underway three weeks from now. The weather is warm (or hot), school is almost done for the year and municipal and private pools are open.
This means that it’s time for outdoor music events.
Kennett Flash will begin its rooftop series...
Kennett Library announces Summer programs
Kennett Library is ready for summer! June, July, and August are filled with programs and events centered around Summer Reading, inspired by STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) programming.
Chris Manna, Executive Director, said, “Our summer is filled with a mix of returning favorites and new experiences. Whether you explore the makerspace, join a book group, or bring your lunch on...
On Stage: Copely brings multimedia harp show to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kirsten Agresta Copely
The show on May 30 at the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, www.worldcafelive.com) will be a little different than usual – in several ways.
The headliner will be a solo artist. The main instrument will be a harp — which is more common with a classical concert and less common on the stage of a rock music...
