DASD is visited by the voice of the Philadelphia Eagles, Merrill Reese
Philadelphia Eagles radio star, Merrill Reese, talks about mental health and diversity with DASD teachers and staff.
DOWNINGTOWN — On November 2, Downingtown Area School District (DASD) was visited by famous Philadelphian, Merrill Reese, during its annual Learning Summit.
Merrill Reese is the play-by-play radio host who has announced for the Philadelphia Eagles on SportsRadio 94.1 WIP-FM since 1977....
Manna named new Director for Kennett Library
Christopher Manna
KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Library Board of Trustees has announced that it has hired Christopher Manna as the new director of the Kennett Library. His first day will be November 22.
“Chris was chosen after a national search for the Director position, and we feel he is a perfect fit for the Kennett Library,” said Jeff Yetter, President of the Board. “He comes with years...
DASD Recognizes Indian Heritage Month and Native American Heritage Month this November
South Asian families provided lunch, complimentary henna tattoos and information about their culture to staff at Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center in celebration of Indian Heritage Month and Diwali.
Downingtown Area School District (DASD), its Cultural Equity Task Force team and the school community at large continue to make a concerted effort to celebrate many of our nation’s month-long observances....
Sponsors, community make Mushroom festival a success
KENNETT SQUARE — More than 15,000 mushroom lovers came out to the Mushroom Capital of the World—Kennett Square—to celebrate the namesake of the 36th Annual Mushroom Festival. The festival goers, along with sponsors of the event raised more thousands of dollars for grants to be awarded to nonprofit groups in the community.
“We were overwhelmed by the support of the community and the sponsors...
What To Do: Dia de Los Muertos celebration in Kennett caps busy weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Dia de Los Muertos
Not all of the spirits that came back for Halloween have gone back to their homes in the netherworld. There is still a reason to hang around for a little longer.
November 1 is a special day in Mexico and in Mexican American communities throughout the states. It is the day known as “Dia de Los Muertos” — the Day of the Dead....
What To Do: The spooky and just plain fun in abundance this weekend
Hayrides at Hagley
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This weekend, there is a wide variety of activities that can keep people of all interests occupied. Not surprisingly, the schedule is top-heavy with Halloween-related attractions and events.
Fortunately, for those who don’t care about Halloween – or have already reached a saturation point with the marketing for the holiday —...
YMCA to bring back teen programs this fall
Area students in Harrisburg as part of the Youth and Government program.
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) will bring back key programs focused on teens and preteens this fall, helping young people to connect, engage and get involved in their communities.
“We know that our youth are struggling, even if they’re unable to voice it. Adolescence is a challenging time in a person’s life, and...
Fuller named VP of West Chester Area Education Foundation
Gawthrop Greenwood attorney and partner Stacey L. Fuller (second from left) has been named Vice President of the Board of Directors for the West Chester Area Education Foundation. Pictured left to right: West Chester Area Education Foundation President Deb Maccariella – Deputy Director, Chester County Department of Human Services; Vice President Stacey Fuller – Partner, Gawthrop Greenwood –...
Donors sought to boost new Kennett Library building project
A rendering of the lew library now under construction.
For over a century, the Kennett Library has sparked literacy, connection, innovation, opportunity and much more. As we plan and build a new library for the next generation, we invite everyone to consider a gift to the Community Giving Campaign to support this new $20 million, 33,425 square-foot Library & Resource Center.
This transformational...
What To Do: Remembering our indigenous roots
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Chester County American Indian Cultural Festival
Temperatures that have climbed into the upper 70s and low 80s but don’t let that fool you. We’re in the fourth week of autumn and winter is just around the corner.
If you look at an event calendar, you’ll see that it is loaded with autumn and Halloween events.
This week’s schedule features a variety...
