Effort underway to raise money for service dog for local girl
Priscilla Calderon
A Unionville-area family is asking for help in raising funds for a service dog for their 8-year daughter with Autism; we share their story below as submitted by her mom, Katerina Calderon:
Hi everyone.
Thank you for taking the time to read about my daughter Priscilla. She is 8 years old with Autism. We are currently working with 4pawsforability to get Priscilla her Autism service...
Small steps bring a veteran closer to his family
U.S. Army Veteran Bill Seelaus (right) performs Tai Chi with instructor Ellen Barnes (left), Recreation Therapist, on April 11 at the Coatesville VA Medical Center. This beginner Tai Chi for Arthritis class is part of his personal health care plan developed using the Whole Health model of care.
COATESVILLE – U.S. Army Veteran, Bill Seelaus, strengthens his mindfulness and awareness, tenants...
Kennett Sq. to celebrate Juneteenth with schedule of events
On June 19th, 1865, the last group of enslaved Black Americans were freed by the Union Army in Galveston, Texas. White enslavers and local government officials in Galveston refused to tell the enslaved Black population the Civil War was over and they were free. Union troops were brought in to end the remaining pockets of resistance by Confederate troops. That event became known today as Juneteenth.
The...
County to hold first Veterans Resource Fair on June 10
The Chester County Department of Veterans Affairs and the County’s Veterans Advisory Council announce the county’s first Veterans Resource Fair, providing valuable information for veterans on programs and services that benefit them and their families. Scheduled for Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the event takes place at the offices of Greencastle Consulting, 400 Chesterfield...
Phillies honor CTC of Downingtown
CTC staff, board members, and community partners braved the rainy weather to enjoy a night of fun and baseball while seeing the organization recognized as a Phillies Charities, Inc. grant recipient on Wednesday, April 26
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, Communities That Care of Greater Downingtown (CTC) was honored to be recognized as a 2022 Phillies Charities, Inc. grant recipient at the Philadelphia...
What To Do: It’s all about Mom this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kennett Symphony at Winterthur
Sunday is Mother’s Day which means there will be a wide array of special events to celebrate the occasion – and that it will be virtually impossible to get reservations at area restaurants at this late date.
Winterthur (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-888-4600,www.winterthur.org) will welcome mothers on Mother’s...
Chester County FOP to hold LEO memorial service, May 18
In conjunction with National Police Week, Chester County FOP Lodge #11 will be hosting their annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 6:30pm, in front of Lodge Headquarters, 218 N. Church Street, West Chester, PA 19380. The public is invited.
Honored will be the nine officers from Chester County who over the years, were killed in the line of duty. Unfortunately, this...
Simpson steps down from Coatesville City Council
Ed Simpson
Leaving big shoes to fill, Councilman Ed Simpson announced his retirement from Coatesville City Council after serving the City’s residents for more than two decades. During a City Council meeting on April 24, 2023, Simpson shared his decision to resign due to a move to be closer to family members. While they remain Chester County residents, he and his wife Terry moved outside of the City’s...
Democrats: there are a lot of Republicans on your primary ballot, know what to look for
By Rich Heiland, Columnist, The Times
It’s going to be critical for Democratic voters to take their “cheat sheets” into the polling place and be absolutely sure the candidates they vote for really are Democrats. If you are concerned about far righters taking over school boards, county elections, boroughs and towns, you need to understand the law suits the far-righters file start in our Common...
While far-right, big-money school board candidates struggled in the primary, it was just a rehearsal for Nov.