YMCA announces opening of pickleball center in Downingtown
Players hit the courts at the newly-opened YMCA Pickleball Center at Downingtown.
YMCA Pickleball Center at Downingtown, operated by the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), opened its doors earlier this month. The brand-new facility featuring nine indoor courts is already making history as the first YMCA facility in the country devoted to pickleball.
“We are thrilled to bring this type of facility –...
Spring City Improvements League partners with local artist to create mural
Spring City Improvements League (SCIL) is announcing their partnership with local artist Ellie McIntosh and the completion of a brand-new large-scale mural on Main Street.
McIntosh has been painting commercial and residential murals for the past 15 years, both in the US and abroad. She has a passion for visual storytelling through mural painting. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture...
Kendal~Crosslands Communities award $18,500 to local high school students for future higher education
Two years ago, Kendal~Crosslands Communities created a new and innovative staff benefit – – a tuition assistance program exclusively for their high school student culinary staff members. In the second year, they are happy to report that most of their twelve graduating high school staff members received $1,000 to $2,200 towards their future college or trade school education.
“As a prominent...
Cronin takes helm at DCCC
Marta Yera Cronin, Ed.D
On July 1, Marta Yera Cronin, Ed.D., formerly president of Columbia Gorge Community College in The Dalles, Oregon, began her role as president of Delaware County Community College. She is the College’s fifth president since its founding 56 years ago.
After an extensive national search, in January 2023 Dr. Cronin was chosen by Delaware County Community College’s Board of...
Houlahan opposes giving cluster munitions to Ukraine
U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-6)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday morning, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-6), co-chair of the bipartisan Unexploded Ordinance (UXO)/Demining Caucus, announced her opposition to reports that the Biden Administration will provide cluster munitions to Ukraine:
“From the outset of Russia’s unjust war, I have been one of the most vocal and supportive Members of Congress...
What To Do: Summer fun in the sun
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
ChesLen Preserve
Summer has officially arrived and that means the event calendar is loaded with summer festivals.
This weekend, there will be special events at two Natural Lands locations.
On July 8 from 8-11 p.m., ChesLen Preserve (1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville, 610-486-6288, www.NatLands.org) will host a special event known as “Pints on the Preserve.”
East...
On Stage: Moulin Rouge comes to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Area fans of music theater have been waiting a while for “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” to arrive in Philadelphia. The wait ended this week.
July 5 was “Opening Night” for the hit show “Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” which is being presented by Kimmel Cultural Campus (250 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, www.kimmelculturalcampus.org)...
Downingtown to host preseason kickoff block party July 22
Philadelphia Eagles Rookie Safety Sydney Brown will join Downingtown’s first ever Preseason Kickoff block party.
Get ready for an exhilarating day on July 22 as Downingtown hosts its 1st Annual Preseason Kickoff Block Party, bringing together the Downingtown community for an unforgettable event. This exciting occasion will take place at the E. Wallace Ave. and Mill Alley Courtyard, right next to...
Becoming the Best U : Fining summertime memories
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
Question: Summer is my favorite season and yet I never seem to make the most of it. I feel like every year I turn around and it’s September and I’ve done nothing exciting or memorable. Any advice to make this summer a great one?
Rochelle – Philadelphia
Answer: I understand Rochelle. I think most of us would say they let summer slip away. In the blink...
Coatesville reaches deal to buy 2 firetrucks
The City of Coatesville announced a $2.9 million agreement to procure two fire trucks over the next two years to coincide with the development of the City’s new fire station, its location and construction to be determined at a later date.
The new trucks will be built by industry leader Seagrave, which was founded in 1881 and is the oldest continuous manufacturer of fire apparatus in the United States....
