What To Do: West Chester Film Festival tops busy event schedule
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Spring is here with flowers in bloom everywhere. Winter is now in the rear-view mirror and, not surprisingly, the area’s schedule of special things is filled to the brim.
Three of the area’s more popular events are slated for this weekend – a film festival, a nature event and an art show.
If you’re looking for something different in films, you’ll...
Plant Sale at Pratts Greenhouse May 4-5 to benefit public flower plantings in Kennett Sq.
Kennett Collaborative invites you to shop for your spring annuals and perennials at Pratt’s Greenhouse May 4-5 during the annual Plant Sale benefitting the Beautification Committee, which provides seasonal flowers in the planters and small garden spaces throughout Kennett Square.
“The gorgeous flower planters on State Street were one of the very first things that drew me to historic Kennett years...
Planning meeting set for Chester County 250
US Rep. Chrissy Houlahan with Randall Spackman, Kent Snell and Noah Lewis on Veterans Day in Chester County.
With the nation’s 250th anniversary fast approaching, it’s time for Chester County organizations, neighborhoods, and individuals to get ready.
CC250 will host a community planning summit on Friday, June 7 at Thornbury Farm in West Chester from 8:30 – 12:30. Attendees will have the opportunity...
Pack 60 Cub Scouts honored for Anson Nixon cleanup work
Cub Scout Pack 60 member Eli Culp and advisor Lindsay Culp, right, received a Youth Award at the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisor’s Annual Educational Conference in April in Hershey. The two are pictured with PSATS Secretary-Treasurer Robert Heffelfinger.
Community parks often rely on volunteers to help with daily operations, and Anson B. Nixon Park in Kennett Township is no...
County releases 2024 Farm Guide
Whether you’re on the hunt for locally-grown produce, a fun weekend activity, or you want to learn a little more about agriculture, one of Chester County’s important industries, the annual Chester County Farm Guide has it all!
The Farm Guide highlights more than125 family-owned farms and markets throughout Chester County, spotlights the County’s Agriculture Award recipients, and includes a Farm...
Fiorentino Award for Diversity & Sustainability to be presented to West Chester Cardiologist, Dr. Mian A. Jan
Dr. Mian A. Jan, president of West Chester Cardiology, will be the recipient of the inaugural Drs. Christopher and Susan Fiorentino Award for Diversity and Sustainability on April 27.
The Dinniman Together Fund at West Chester University announces the establishment of the Drs. Christopher and Susan Fiorentino Award for Diversity and Sustainability in honor of the couple’s inspiring efforts to incorporate...
Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports League to Host Collegiate Showcase on April 20
The Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports League (PSEL) is excited to announce its upcoming collegiate esports showcase event, taking place on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fluxspace in Norristown.
This event will feature several local colleges and universities showcasing the state of esports within their organizations. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about esports programs,...
YMCA encourages parents to have an uncomfortable conversation
YGBW teacher engages a group of children in STEM activities, demonstrating the Rule of Three, which ensures that staff are never left one-on-one with a single child, thus reducing the likelihood of abuse.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is taking steps to educate parents and caregivers, by participating in the Five Days of Action campaign. Five Days...
What To Do: Flip Circus brings its big top to Plymouth Meeting
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Flip Circus
When the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus closed down a few years ago, it pretty much marked the end of big touring productions which featured an array of performing animals.
It also pretty much evened the playing field for touring circuses – except for the esoteric Cirque du Soleil touring productions.
And it opened the door...
WC East to represent county at Pennsylvania State Academic Competition
Finalist trophies await the top three high school academic teams for the Pennsylvania State Academic Competition at the Pennsylvania State Capitol.
West Chester East High School, whose academic competition team took the county victory in March, will represent Chester County at the Pennsylvania State Academic Competition in Harrisburg on April 26, at the Pennsylvania State Capitol.
West Chester East...
