PECO: Working to keep residents out of dark
Area communities scheduled for vegetation removal
PECO said crews will be performing selective tree removal and pruning in Caln, East Caln, and East Brandywine Townships.
PECO wants residents in Caln, East Caln and East Brandywine Townships to know that it is presently working to keep them out of the dark.
Pruning and selective tree removal is being performed in these areas as part of a $1.7 million...
County’s western downtowns, villages in spotlight
Main Street Future Focus & Community Showcase scheduled for Sept. 10
The Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce (WCCCC) is holding its Main Street Future Focus & Community Showcase on Sept. 10 from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the Chester County Public Safety Training Facility, 137 Modena Road, South Coatesville, 19320.
WCCCC’s Regional Study – www.westernchestercountyfuturefocus.com –...
Seats still open for March on Washington observance
Coatesville Area NAACP hosting trip to observe 50th anniversary
The Coatesville Area NAACP wants residents to know that seats are still available for a bus trip to Washington DC for the 50thAnniversary of the March on Washington on Saturday.
Organizers said the trip would leave the Thorndale Kmart at 4 a.m. (the rally begins at 8 a.m.). The cost is $25 and those interested in attending should contact...
Free book bag event scheduled for Friday
Back-to-school vaccines will be available Thursday
Free book bags filled with supplies will be distributed to kids of all ages from pre-K through 12th grade on Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Scott Middle School.
Sponsored by a host of health care and social services agencies, the Back-to-School Event will include information on issues such health and wellness, dental screenings, after-school programs,...
PennDOT warns of delays on U.S. 30 this week
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants residents to be aware of possible traffic delays as work continues on area road projects this week.
On eastbound U.S. 30 in Valley and Caln Townships, intermittent lane closures will result from shoulder repairs between Airport Road and Rt. 340 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
On westbound U.S. 30 in Caln Township,...
Defensive end lines up for student backpack drive
Derrick Morgan, a defensive end for the Tennessee Titans, is helping to provide Coatesville children with backpacks.
Residents invited to donate supplies, recycle materials, and clean up city
Coatesville residents will have an opportunity to get donations and make some on Saturday through two back-to-school drives, each from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Coatesville Memorial Community Center. In addition, multiple...
Coatesville Ministers’ Alliance to welcome Lincoln University
Gov. figures, local businesses, students to be present for welcome event
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
COATESVILLE – The Coatesville Ministers’ Alliance has organized an event to welcome Lincoln University students to Coatesville on Saturday from noon to 6 pm.
The “Welcome Lincoln University” day will be held at Gordon, the same building that will host the university’s classes...
Museum to host ‘Coatesville Remembers Sept. 11’
Ceremony will give attendees an opportunity to connect with 9/11 history
World Trade Center Steel “Tree” at Steelworkers’ Memorial in CoatesvillePhoto By: Robert O. Williams/ The Williams Group.
Coatesville, PA – The National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum (NISHM) plans to honor those lost on Sept. 11, 2001 with “Coatesville Remembers September 11.” The museum is the...
Celebrate National Farmers’ Market week
A 2013 guide provides information on local farmers’ markets
The Local Farm Products Guide can be found on the Chester County Website.
This week, August 4 through 10, is National Farmers’ Market Week, and the Chester Delaware County Farm Bureau encourages residents to take advantage of all the fresh vegetables and fruit that abound at local farmers’ markets and farm stands.
The U.S....
College and Career Expo at Lincoln U., Aug. 8
EXTON — Chester County Futures will host its Annual College and Career Expo at Lincoln University on Thursday, Aug. 8.
Over 220 local students from the program will spend the day meeting college admissions representatives, career presenters and attending workshops. The day will begin with special remarks from Brian C. Zwaan, President of Penn Liberty Bank and Board Member of Elite Companies Charitable...
