County offering identity-theft protection

Residents invited  to free shredding event Saturday If you don’t want a shred of evidence available to identity thieves, the Chester County Solid Waste Authority is sponsoring a free event on Saturday to accommodate you. Starting at 8 a.m. and ending at 11:30 a.m. – unless the truck gets filled before then – residents are invited to a communal shredding initiative at the Chester County Solid...

Going to bat for dogs who need home

Chester County SPCA offering special on ‘Big League Ballplayers’ Cosmo sports a Phillies’ scarf to showcase his eagerness to become an all-star pet. Just in time for baseball season, the Chester County SPCA wants to remind area residents that the Phils and their fans aren’t the only ones eager to play ball. The nonprofit agency is offering a weekend special entitled “Big League Ballplayers”...

Gateway Park site of enthusiastic mad scramble

More than 200 participate in annual Easter Egg Hunt By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times The place to be on Saturday was Gateway Park, where the Coatesville Parks and Recreation Commission hosted a crowd-pleasing Easter Egg Hunt. The Easter Bunny helped put some spring in the steps of the more than 200 eager participants in Coatesville’s Easter Egg Hunt at Gateway Park on Saturday afternoon. “The...

Support sought to end human trafficking

Senator to host forum on legislation that would facilitate prosecutions The Chester County Historical Society will be the site of a Call to Action on Wednesday to end human trafficking. Legislation to end human trafficking is the impetus for a bipartisan Call to Action on Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Chester County Historical Society. The purpose of the program is to garner public support...

Swingin’ student rhythms to rock stage

Unionville High to host 15th annual ‘Jazz Along the Brandywine’ Hot music and cool improvisation will combine to warm up the crowd as Unionville High School hosts the 15th annual “Jazz Along the Brandywine” festival on Friday, April 5. Starting at 6 p.m., top area bands will demonstrate their finesse with a variety of styles, ranging from soul to swing to samba. “It’s a fun evening...

County to observe National Public Health Week

Variety of public events will provide Rx for community well-being National Public Health Week is designed to help raise awareness about healthy lifestyles and disease prevention. Even before a national survey last week deemed Chester County the healthiest county in the state for the second time, its Health Department had planned numerous events to celebrate National Public Health Week starting on...

Seeking assistance from experts, kindred spirits

Variety of support groups offering help with myriad issues Operating on the assumption that the angst of facing challenges can be lessened with assistance from those with similar experiences, a variety of support groups are available for area residents. On the last Tuesday of the month, interested residents can join the Family Outreach Department of Child and Family Focus, Inc., for a support group...

Library offering insider look at Villanova hoops

Sportswriter to discuss new book on game-changing 1985 upset Relive Villanova’s shocking 1985 upset of Georgetown, a game that changed the landscape of college hoops forever, through the eyes of veteran sportswriter Frank Fitzpatrick. The Chester County Library and District Center in Exton will host Fitzpatrick on Tuesday, April 2, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Struble Room, where he will lead a discussion...

12th Annual Municipal Update Luncheon scheduled

Gathering an initiative of the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce The Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce (WCCCC) is holding its 12th Annual Municipal Update Luncheon on March 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Greg A. Vietri Inc, Electrical Contractor, 105 Independence Way, Coatesville. The program will feature representatives from the municipalities serviced by the chamber. It will include...

Percussion to resonate at Unionville High Saturday

Coatesville to be one of 32 indoor drum line competitors Unionville High Drumline Coach Cody Stafford (left) gives his musicians instruction before a recent performance. Drum roll, please: Coatesville Area Senior High’s indoor drum line will be one of the featured ensembles at Saturday’s Norristown Regional Winter Guard International (WGI)  ”Sport of the Arts” show. The all-day event,...