Local residents raise $140K to fight prostate cancer

Sunday, nearly 200 people gathered at Wilson Farm Park in Chesterbrook for the Philadelphia ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk hosted by MidLantic Urology. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and on Sunday, September 29, nearly 200 community members came together in the fight to end prostate cancer at the 2024 Philadelphia ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk at Wilson Farm Park in Chesterbrook. MidLantic...

CCIU to host annual College Fair, Oct. 14.

: Attendees at last year’s Chester County College Fair were empowered to speak with representatives from a variety of postsecondary institutions. The Chester County College Fair, organized by the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU), will take place at United Sports in Downingtown on Monday, October 14, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. From institutions of higher learning and opportunities in the armed...

Domestic Violence Center of Chester County marks start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month with events

Domestic Violence Awareness Month is more than just a moment of reflection—it’s a powerful call to action. For thousands of survivors, it can be the turning point that brings hope, safety, and a path to healing. This year is particularly significant, as DVCCC served 1,886 victims/survivors of domestic violence in Chester County—the highest number of annual survivors the organization has ever...

Friends of the Chester County Library Fall Book Sale, Oct 4-6

The Friends of the Chester County Library Fall Book Sale is scheduled for October 4-6, 2024. A variety of books, music, movie CDs, and DVDs will all be sold at bargain prices. A large selection of children’s books will be available in a separate room. Friday, October 4, 6-8:30 pm — The sale starts for members of the Friends of the Chester County Library only. Memberships can be purchased on Friday...

Awarding-winng Mummers to be featured in West Chester Christmas Parade

The South Philadelphia String Band. The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce is announcing an all-star lineup of marching bands for the 2024 West Chester Christmas Parade sponsored by Chester County Hospital, as the borough caps off its 225th anniversary year during the parade voted “Best Local Parade” and “Best Family-Friendly Event” by readers of Main Line Today. “Save yourself a trip...

William Coleman and Diabolo win the $40,000 Brooke USA CCI4-S at Plantation Field International

William Coleman riding Diabolo in the cross phase of the CCI4-S copyright Amy Dragoo Photography. A clear across country clinched the win for US Olympic Eventing Team member William Coleman and Diabolo, a 12-year-old Holsteiner gelding (Diarado x Roulett M) owned by the Diabolo Group, in the $40,000 Brooke USA CCI4-S at the Plantation Field International Three-Day Event. Coleman and Diabolo took the...

WCU dedicates new court to former coaches Kane and Delaney

Pictured (l to r) at the Kane DeLaney Court ceremony are Terry Beattie, Director of Athletics; Damien Blair, Head Coach, Men’s Basketball; Dr. Zebulun Davenport, Vice President for University Advancement & External Affairs; Dick DeLaney, former Men’s Basketball Coach and Honoree; Deirdre Kane, former Women’s Basketball Coach and Honoree; Dr. Laurie Bernotsky, President, West Chester...

Knapp’s artwork to be shown at Uptown!, Oct 4

Chester County artist Gwenn Knapp—known for the stunning photo-realism of her work—will kick off a solo exhibit at West Chester’s Uptown! theater on Friday, October 4, from 4 to 8 pm—coinciding with West Chester’s Gallery Walk. Aptly titled “Dreams & Drama,” the exhibit includes vibrant new paintings of people passionately involved in doing what they love—many of them on stage...

Brandywine Valley SPCA expands reach into New Jersey with new agreement

Samantha is among the animals impacted by Brandywine Valley SPCA’s new agreement. Leadership of Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA), Animal Adoption Center (AAC), and both governing boards, led by BVSPCA Board President Crystal Crawford, and AAC Board President Kathryn Lambert, have approved entering into an affiliation agreement. The partnership expands BVSPCA’s lifesaving reach into New Jersey,...

Equestrian legends to be celebrated at Plantation Field International

DD and Michael Matz The Plantation Field International Three-Day Event kicks off this Thursday, September 19 with dressage for the CCI2-S and CCI3-S divisions in the Main Arena. The CCI4-S and CCI1-S divisions begin on Friday with dressage, and all divisions continue with show jumping and cross country on Saturday and Sunday. Refer to online schedule for division times. Three of the four riders who...