Luminaries to shine light on after-school care
Brandywine YMCA to participate in national observance
Two girls from the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley after-school program proudly display the luminary bags they created for the National initiative, “Lights on Afterschool.” This year’s event will take place on Thursday.
Hundreds of children in Brandywine Valley afterschool programs will be decorating luminaries, which will be put on display...
County offering safe disposal of hazards
Toxic waste, computer collection event to be held Saturday
All seventy-three Chester County municipalities are hosting a Household Hazardous Waste and Computer Collection Event for county residents on Saturday at the Government Services Center, 601 Westtown Road, West Chester, 19380, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., a county news release said.
Residents – the event is not open to businesses or contractors...
Golfers urged to give their best shot for charity
YMCA of the Brandywine Valley offering corporate championship
Members of the golf committee (from left) are Don Tuohey, the Elite Group; Deb Cornelius, YMCA of the Brandywine Valley; Jim Horn, the Tri-M Group; Joe Viscuso, president of the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley Board of Directors; and Katie Walker, YMCA of the Brandywine Valley.
Top golfers from throughout Chester County are invited to put...
Library event a boon for book-lovers
Thousands of titles will be sold at bargain prices in Exton
Thousands of bargain books will be available this weekend as the Friends of the Chester County Library are holding its annual Fall Book Sale.
The sale is open to the public starting on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Sunday, patrons can take advantage of Bag Sale Day: From 1 to 4 p.m., fill a grocery bag for only $6.
The sale will...
School board candidate forum planned for Oct. 17
COATESVILLE — A “Meet the Coatesville School Board Candidates” forum will be held on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at the New Life In Christ Fellowship.
This is an opportunity to meet the Coatesville Area School District Board of Education candidates prior to the Nov. 5 election. The following candidates have consented to participate: Thomas Audette (Region I), Greg Axe (Region III), Robert...
Public invited to community conversation on youth
Forum to feature attorney from Juvenile Law Center
Lourdes M. Rosado will be one of the featured speakers at a youth symposium on Thursday.
In celebration of National Youth Justice Awareness Month, area residents are invited to “A Community Conversation to Save our Children” on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Brandywine Center.
Hosted in partnership with the Coatesville Youth Initiative and Child...
Remnants of tropical storm may threaten area
County could get gusty winds, heavy rains late Monday
Tropical Storm Karen may make a name for herself in Chester County late Monday night into Tuesday, weather forecasters have warned.
Although the evolution of the system remains uncertain, remnants of the storm could bring gusty winds and as much as two inches of rain to Chester County. As a result, officials suggest that its tentative threat...
East Fallowfield Girl Scouts plant Pinwheels for Peace
The Girl Scouts of East Fallowfield Elementary School, along with their leaders and school principal Wayne Wallace planted pinwheels last week in honor of Pinwheels for Peace, an international project by those seeking peace in the world.
EAST FALLOWFIELD — The Girl Scouts of East Fallowfield Elementary School each placed a pinwheel in front of the school last week for “Pinwheels for Peace.”
In...
County to host forum for landlords
Topics will include conflict resolution, service-provider partnerships
Attention landlords: Chester County’s fourth annual Landlord Forum offers a wide-ranging series of interactive workshops and discussions on relevant topics.
The forum will take place on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until noon at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus, 137 Modena Road, South Coatesville. To attend, contact Laurie...
S. Coatesville mayor among award recipients
Three honored by Democratic Party for lifetime of public service
South Coatesville Mayor James Kennedy receives lifetime achievement award from Chester County Democratic Chairwoman Michele Vaughn on Sunday night.
On Sunday night, the Chester County Democratic Committee held its annual fall gala dinner at the Downingtown County Club.
The keynote speakers were Pennsylvania State Democratic Party Chairman...
