Over 300 Chester County Students participate in annual Science Research Competition

Volunteer judges interviewing middle school student in Tuesday’s Dr. Lucy Balian Rorke-Adams Fair. Young scientists from all over Chester County gathered at the Parkesburg Point Youth Center in Parkesburg to show off their passion for science. This year, over 300 students from nearly 60 schools attended the Chester County Science Research Competition (CCSRC). The competition featured 15 different...

The Iron Eagle to become Coatesville’s newest restaurant

The future site of The Iron Eagle Final development work for Coatesville’s newest restaurant, The Iron Eagle on Lincoln, is underway, with a grand opening anticipated this April. The restaurant is housed in the beautifully renovated former Coatesville Cultural Society Building in the heart of the City at 143 East Lincoln Highway. “As the restaurant scene in Coatesville begins to take shape, we...

What To Do: Spring is coming and events are blooming everywhere

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Back to Bend Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 800-448-3883, www.winterthur.org) just opened its 2023 season. This weekend, Winterthur is kicking into gear with a special event called “Back to Bend,” which will be held on March 11 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Visitors are invited to celebrate the early bulb display of...

On Stage: Two very different musicals come to the Delaware Valley

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Book of Mormon There are two national tours of Broadway hit musicals that are making return visits to the area this week – one which is definitely not geared for children and one that is geared for an audience that can look at the show through the eyes of a child. The show that is basically “for adults only” is “Book of Mormon” which is running...

Downingtown hires Smith as new Borough Manager

Jeffrey A. Smith At its March public meeting, the Downingtown Borough Council voted unanimously to hire Jeffrey A. Smith as Downingtown’s new Borough Manager. Smith, currently Assistant Township Manager in Lower Merion, had served as Borough Manager in Media Borough, Delaware County for twenty years, 2000 -2020. He also served as a Senior Manager in Sarasota County Florida. “Jeff Smith brings a...

Chadds Ford Art Show & Sale opens on March 17

“Crashing Storm Break” – Featured Art by Stephen Brehm Chadds Ford Elementary School will present its 74th Annual Art Show and Sale on Friday, March 17, 2023, from 7:00 pm -10:00 pm, for an adults-only opening night, as well as a family-friendly day on Saturday, March 18, 2023, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. We are excited once again to host the time-honored, volunteer-run event at Chadds Ford...

WC East to present ‘Anything Goes’ March 9-12

West Chester East Theatre Company announces their 2023 production, ANYTHING GOES – the 2022 revision! Performances are March 9 – March 12, 2023 at West Chester East High School (450 Ellis Lane, West Chester PA). The S. S. American is sailing between New York and England with a comically colorful assemblage of passengers: Reno Sweeney, a popular nightclub singer and former evangelist, her pal...

Intoccia named Keep PA Beautiful Affiliate Volunteer of the Year

The Chester County Commissioners present a citation to county resident Beth Intoccia, recognizing her achievement as a Keep PA Beautiful Affiliate Volunteer of the Year. Pictured left to right: Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline; Carrie Conwell and Rachael Griffith, from the Chester County Planning Commission; Beth Intoccia; and Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz and Josh Maxwell. At...

Natural Lands announces preservation of property near ‘Magic Valley’ in Warwick

The Brown-Shire property. Robyn Jeney photo. Natural Lands announced today the permanent protection of a 10-acre property in Warwick Township, Chester County. The Brown-Shire property has been a preservation priority for the township for its proximity to other protected lands, high-quality forest, and scenic views. The land was preserved through a conservation easement, which is a legally binding,...

What To Do: Philadelphia Flower Show returns to Convention Center

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Philadelphia Flower Show If you’re in the mood for flowers – lots and lots of flowers – all you need do is make a visit to this year’s Philadelphia Flower Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (12th and Arch streets, Philadelphia, 215-988-8899, www.theflowershow.com) which runs through March 12. The PHS (Philadelphia Horticultural Society)...