What To Do: Many area events honoring MLK jr this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.
This is the weekend that America pays tribute to Civil Rights pioneer Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King Weekend will be celebrated on January 15 at the Eastern State Penitentiary (2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, 215-236-3300,www.easternstate.org) from 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Visitors will be able to commemorate Dr. Martin...
Coatesville to reenact Selma march to honor MLK Jr.
In a citywide tribute on Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, January 15, the City of Coatesville will host a day of public events, headlined by a peaceful reenactment of the historic Selma to Montgomery March (March 7, 1965).
The public is invited to participate in the march, assembling at 8:30 a.m. at the corner of 1st and Lincoln Highway (the “Flats”). Coatesville City Council President Linda...
Commissioners dedicate bridge in honor or MLK Jr.
The Chester County Commissioners joined members of the Phoenixville Area Social Concerns Committee, representatives from area churches, Phoenixville Borough Council, businesses, non-profits, schools and universities in a ceremonial walk across the newly-named Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Bridge.
PHOENIXVILLE — The Chester County Commissioners undertook a “first” this week when they formally...
Kings Highway students collect for local organizations
1,700 items collected as part of school’s MLK project
By Lauren Parker- Gill, Staff Writer, The Times
King’s Highway Elementary students gathered at an assembly Wednesday to present local organizations with items they collected for the 100th Day Challenge, a service project in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and in celebration of the 100th day of school.
WEST CALN – Students at King’s...
Community service in spotlight for MLK Day
Coatesville students gather to honor Dr. King, work for community
By Lauren Parker- Gill, Staff writer, The Times
Volunteers were ready to begin painting at the Coatesville Memorial Community Center, Monday as they began their day of service in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Photo courtesy of: The Coatesville Youth Initiative.
COATESVILLE – More than 200 people gathered at Coatesville Area Senior...
3rd Annual MLK Day of Service planned
Public is invited to participate in myriad activities
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The Coatesville Area School District, the Coatesville Youth Initiative, and the Coatesville Area NAACP have organized a plethora of family-friendly activities to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
An impassioned contingent of Coatesville volunteers has been working to ensure that Martin Luther...
Giant turnout for MLK Day of Service
More than 500 attend event at Coatesville High School, organized by students, faculty
By Jamie Richard, Correspondent, CoatesvilleTimes.com
Students volunteer their time to make quilts for the needy.
COATESVILLE – Students and community members came out in full support of the Coatesville Area School District’s Martin Luther King Day of Service, Monday.
The event was held at the Coatesville Area...
