Hillendale honored as Green Ribbon School; WCU given ‘Sustainability’ award
The U.S. Department of Education today announced the 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees.
In Pennsylvania, Hillendale Elementary School in Chadds Ford was named a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School, and the California Area School District in Coal Center was honored as a District Sustainability...
On Stage: on 4/20, a celebration female singer/songwriters
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Julia Othmer
Today, April 20, is a holiday of sorts. It is 420.
420 used to be an underground holiday. However, with the ever-expanding list of states that have legalized recreational marijuana, 420 is not so underground anymore.
420, 4:20 or 4/20 (pronounced four-twenty) is cannabis culture slang for marijuana and hashish consumption, especially smoking around...
County participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 22
Chester County’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services (CCDDAS) is spreading community awareness for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, taking place on Saturday, April 22nd. Organized nationwide by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides temporary local sites for safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing prescription drugs,...
On Stage Extra: Jordy brings new music to the Fillmore
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Jordy
April 21 is a day pop music fans have been looking forward to for quite some time.
It is the release date for Jordy’s sophomore album, “Boy.”
Jordy is already touring in support of the new album – a tour that makes a local stop on April 18 at Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal Street, Philadelphia, www.thefillmorephilly.com).
“My first...
Kendal/Crosslands to withdraw from Kendal System, go independent
Kendal-Crosslands Communities (KCC), a not-for-profit Life Plan Community located in Kennett Square, announced Monday that it will transition out of the Kendal System. KCC will continue to operate with the same brand identity and Quaker values under which it was founded 50 years ago.
To ensure a smooth transition, the process will unfold over the next 6 – 9 months.
“For some time, the KCC Board...
Chesco DA: Help sought from public to ID person who shot two at Lincoln U.
Two women were shot and wounded during an event at Lincoln University’s Spring Fling event this past weekend and the Chester County District Attorney’s Office is asking for help to find the assailant.
According a statement from the DA’s Office, the shooting involved two female victims who both suffered gunshot wounds while on the second floor of the LLC Building of Lincoln University...
CCCBI President testifies before State House on child care issues
Chester County Chamber President Laura Manion during her testimony before the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
On Wednesday, March 29th, Chester County Chamber President Laura Manion traveled to our state capitol to present testimony at the House Children & Youth Committee Informational Meeting on the Challenges with Childcare in Pennsylvania.
Majority Chair Donna Bullock and Minority Chair...
County government earns top honor for employee well-being
The American Heart Association’s (AHA) Workforce Well-Being Scorecard awarded Chester County Government a Platinum Recognition for building “a culture of health and well-being for their workforce.” The County achieved Platinum recognition – the highest award – by scoring in the top nine percent of 381 participating organizations nationwide.
Reacting to news of the award, Chester County Commissioners’...
On Stage: Some of Broadway’s best shows come to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Into The Woods
Easter events and outdoor activities on pleasantly mild days will provide plenty of options for family events this weekend.
But there are also attractive indoor options – especially theater shows.
The Kimmel Cultural Campus (250 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, www.kimmelculturalcampus.org) has presented a steady stream of top-flight...
After The Bell celebrating 25 years
After-The-Bell Founders, John and Denise Wood and Marshall Newton.
The Kennett After-School Association is very proud to announce that it’s program, After-The-Bell, is celebrating 25 years of providing safe, meaningful and fun after-school activities to close to 7,000 adolescent students in the Kennett area.
The celebration will begin on May 12 with the return of the organization’s signature event,...
