ChristianaCare to become presenting sponsor for Kennett Run

Kennett Run Charities Inc. has announced that ChristianaCare will be the presenting sponsor of the Kennett Run 5K for the 2024-2028 period. This year’s 10K and 5K Run/Walk takes place on Saturday, May 4 in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Celebrating its 35th year, the Kennett Run brings together participants of all ages and abilities to enjoy the scenic course through lovely Kennett Square and its...

Briglia to receive Rebecca Lukens Award

Beth Harper Briglia A longtime philanthropic advisor and community volunteer in Chester County, Beth Harper Briglia, was recently named the 18th recipient of the annual Rebecca Lukens Award presented by the National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum (NISHM) in Coatesville. Established by the Graystone Society, the museum’s nonprofit arm, the award is named for the owner of the former Lukens Steel...

Comitta, YMCA to celebrate Earth Day

State Senator Carolyn Comitta plants a tree at the 2023 Earth Day Festival at the Upper Main Line YMCA in Berwyn. Pictured (L to R): Commissioner Todd Pride, PA Game Commission; State Senator Carolyn Comitta; Oliver Bass, President of Natural Lands and Cindy Adams Dunn, Secretary of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). State Senator Carolyn Comitta and the YMCA of Greater Brandywine...

West Chester to kick off 225th Anniversary with parade, April 21

The Borough of West Chester is announcing the celebration of its 225th anniversary with a spectacular 225th Birthday Parade to be held on Sunday, April 21 beginning at 1 p.m. “The entire community is invited to attend this historic event, whether you’re a long-time resident, a newcomer or just passing through,” said Keith Kurowski, Director of the Borough of West Chester Parks and Recreation,...

Why do some people want you to hate people who are just like your ancestors? 

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa For nearly 200 years, Americans — okay, some Americans — have ranted, attacked and complained about immigrants. As immigration literally helped turn this country from an agrarian backwater to a superpower, it was always foolish. But the recent verbal assaults by the likes of Donald Trump (ironically, the son of an immigrant), aside from being reprehensible...

Inner Nature: Cooperation versus Competition

By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times Nobel Laureate William Golding’s book, Lord of the Flies, tells of a group of young boys accidentally marooned on an island, who lost every smidgin of “civilization” and reverted to clannism, competition, and eventually to savagery: they kill the boys who show thoughtfulness. The book’s title became shorthand for the beast inside us all which needs to be...

What To Do: Local options for eclipse viewing

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times April 8 is a very special day. It’s the day that people across North America will be treated to a total eclipse of the sun. Even though this area is not in the path of totality, seeing the solar eclipse will still be a really cool experience. On April 8 between 2:08 p.m. and 4:34 p.m., the moon will pass in front of the sun. The darkest point —...

HS Tennis: Unionville dfeates Rustin

Winning Team  Unionville Losing Team  Rustin Score   7 to 0 Singles Matches Matt Miller (UHS)    defeated    Jack Benedetto (RUS)      6-0, 6-2   Andrew Ou (UHS)    defeated    Anish Arora (RUS)      6-1, 6-1   Andy Ye (UHS)   defeated     Tyler Troutman (RUS)      6-0, 6-2

On Stage: Loggins-Hull to join NJ Symphony as Resident Artistic Partner

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Allison Loggins-Hull Allison Loggins-Hull will join the New Jersey Symphony on September 1 as its next Resident Artistic Partner. In this role, Loggins-Hull will partner with artistic leadership and add her unique perspective and experiences to the artistic planning process. In addition, her work “Can You See?,” originally written for the New Jersey...

Spring Forward to celebrate Chester County Imagination Libray, April 24

On April 24, from 10 am – 12 pm and 5 pm – 8 pm, the Kennett Library and Arts Holding Hands and Hearts (AHHAH) will co-host a Spring Forward Together event geared towards families with children to celebrate the Chester County Imagination Library (CCIL). Children from birth to age five who live in Chester County are eligible to be enrolled in the Chester County Imagination Library program...