Going to bat for dogs who need home
Chester County SPCA offering special on ‘Big League Ballplayers’
Cosmo sports a Phillies’ scarf to showcase his eagerness to become an all-star pet.
Just in time for baseball season, the Chester County SPCA wants to remind area residents that the Phils and their fans aren’t the only ones eager to play ball.
The nonprofit agency is offering a weekend special entitled “Big League Ballplayers”...
Gateway Park site of enthusiastic mad scramble
More than 200 participate in annual Easter Egg Hunt
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The place to be on Saturday was Gateway Park, where the Coatesville Parks and Recreation Commission hosted a crowd-pleasing Easter Egg Hunt.
The Easter Bunny helped put some spring in the steps of the more than 200 eager participants in Coatesville’s Easter Egg Hunt at Gateway Park on Saturday afternoon.
“The...
Support sought to end human trafficking
Senator to host forum on legislation that would facilitate prosecutions
The Chester County Historical Society will be the site of a Call to Action on Wednesday to end human trafficking.
Legislation to end human trafficking is the impetus for a bipartisan Call to Action on Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Chester County Historical Society.
The purpose of the program is to garner public support...
Swingin’ student rhythms to rock stage
Unionville High to host 15th annual ‘Jazz Along the Brandywine’
Hot music and cool improvisation will combine to warm up the crowd as Unionville High School hosts the 15th annual “Jazz Along the Brandywine” festival on Friday, April 5.
Starting at 6 p.m., top area bands will demonstrate their finesse with a variety of styles, ranging from soul to swing to samba.
“It’s a fun evening...
County to observe National Public Health Week
Variety of public events will provide Rx for community well-being
National Public Health Week is designed to help raise awareness about healthy lifestyles and disease prevention.
Even before a national survey last week deemed Chester County the healthiest county in the state for the second time, its Health Department had planned numerous events to celebrate National Public Health Week starting on...
Seeking assistance from experts, kindred spirits
Variety of support groups offering help with myriad issues
Operating on the assumption that the angst of facing challenges can be lessened with assistance from those with similar experiences, a variety of support groups are available for area residents.
On the last Tuesday of the month, interested residents can join the Family Outreach Department of Child and Family Focus, Inc., for a support group...
Using Brandywine as tool to instruct, connect
Coatesville Youth Initiative seeking applicants for popular, annual Trek
Participants in the 2012 ‘Brandywine Trek’ enjoy a stint of canoeing during last year’s odyssey.
A life-changing odyssey that typically forges lifelong friendships awaits participants in this year’s Brandywine Trek.
Sponsored by the Coatesville Youth Initiative, under the auspices of the Brandywine Health Foundation,...
Library offering insider look at Villanova hoops
Sportswriter to discuss new book on game-changing 1985 upset
Relive Villanova’s shocking 1985 upset of Georgetown, a game that changed the landscape of college hoops forever, through the eyes of veteran sportswriter Frank Fitzpatrick.
The Chester County Library and District Center in Exton will host Fitzpatrick on Tuesday, April 2, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Struble Room, where he will lead a discussion...
Studio suggests springing into season with art
Age-appropriate youth classes being offered in variety of media
Art Partners Studio invites residents to celebrate spring by signing up their children for a breath of fresh air: an art class.
Free teen art studios include Anime with Amy Flis on Mondays from 6 to 7:30 p.m.; Murals, Drawing, Painting with Shawn Wanner, Tuesdays, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Photography with Teyona Jackson, Wednesdays, 6:15 –...
12th Annual Municipal Update Luncheon scheduled
Gathering an initiative of the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce
The Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce (WCCCC) is holding its 12th Annual Municipal Update Luncheon on March 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Greg A. Vietri Inc, Electrical Contractor, 105 Independence Way, Coatesville.
The program will feature representatives from the municipalities serviced by the chamber. It will include...
