Stars align to spotlight preserve’s latest addition
Lenfest Center opens with praise, gratitude for its benefactors
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Marquerite (from left) and Gerry Lenfest take a few moments to sit on Saturday evening with Penny Watkins, a Natural Lands Trust board member.
NEWLIN — Stars of all sizes and persuasions – celestial to earthbound – shone Saturday night at the dedication gala for the Lenfest Center,...
Area 18-year-old seeks votes in national contest
2013 Unionville High grad is one 20 finalists in Microsoft challenge
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Unionville grad Meghan Shea is one of 20 national finalists in the Microsoft YouthSpark Challenge for Change, where young people are encouraged to use the company’s products to help people in their community.
BIRMINGHAM — A recent Unionville High School grad is one of 20 finalists in the Microsoft...
Local YMCA’s to host world’s largest swimming lesson, Tuesday
World-wide event intended to bring attention to water safety
WEST CHESTER — On Tuesday, June 18, The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL), will attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the fourth year in a row. Team WLSL holds the current Guinness World Record for the largest simultaneous swimming lesson, which stands at 24,873 participants, representing 15 different countries across...
Effort underway to promote nursing careers
Brandywine Health Foundation awards scholarships to dozen students
Attending the Brandywine Health Foundation’s spring nursing scholarship breakfast are scholarship recipients Bridget Phillips (front row, from left), Shannon Curley, Laura Huch, Laura Alarcon, and Jade Proctor; (back) scholarship donor Jennifer McNeil, Coatesville School of Nursing alum Lena Hershey, West Chester University’s Cheryl...
Rave reviews for Chester County SPCA gala
Annual fund-raiser draws more than 350 to Unionville horse farm
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A colorful carriage parade is a popular tradition of the Chester County SPCA’s annual Forget-Me-Not fund-raiser.
The assessment of attendees at the Chester County SPCA’s elegant 26th Annual Forget-Me-Not Gala in Unionville on Sunday proved overwhelmingly positive.
Factoring in...
State encourages preparation for hurricane season
First named storm of hurricane season brings reminder to prepare for emergencies, consider flood insurance
Harrisburg – With the Atlantic hurricane season now under way, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency reminds residents to always be prepared for the possibility of severe weather.
“The remnants of Hurricane Sandy brought so much devastation to much of the state last October,”...
Art Partners Studio offers summer art classes for all ages
Register now for an art-full summer
Art Partners Studio is an independent nonprofit in Coatesville.
Art Partners Studio is Coatesville’s art studio—a place where artists of all ages are encouraged, supported, and honored. Studio programs partner artists with neighbors through classes, exhibitions, hands-on activities at city events, and community art projects.
The Studio’s artists are all experienced...
“Friday Night Lights” at Natural Lands Trust’s ChesLen Preserve
Join Natural Lands Trust and WXPN for a celebration of the night sky.
In honor of the Natural Lands Trust 60th anniversary, they will celebrate the favorite music and fashion of the 1960’s, including Bob Dylan, bell-bottoms, and tie-dye.
The event will be on Friday, July 12 from 8 to 11 p.m. (rain date is July 13) at the ChesLen Preserve, 1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville, PA 19320. Adults ages...
Chester County Balloon Festival poised to soar
Annual, crowd-pleasing event to be held at Plantation Field Friday, Saturday
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The balloon glow always offers great photo opportunities for visitors to the Chester County Balloon Festival, which will be held Friday and Saturday at Plantation Field in Unionville.
A popular, quintessential Chester County event is about to take flight: The 2013 Balloon...
Healthy Woman Anniversary Event to Feature Motivational Speaker Dale Smith Thomas
Healthy Woman program hopes to inspire women to achieve their goals
Brandywine Hospital’s Healthy Woman™ program will celebrate its fifth anniversary with a special dinner event featuring world renowned motivational speaker Dale Smith Thomas on Thursday, June 13 at the Downingtown Country Club.
The event will begin with a reception at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. During the dinner,...
