DASD honors Native American Heritage Month with Lenape Nation
Barbara “Blue Jay” Michalski engages students in learning about the Lenape Nation
Across the nation, November is recognized as Native American Heritage Month. In Downingtown Area School District (DASD), students and staff alike were treated to a unique learning opportunity focused on the indigenous peoples of the Leni Lenape.
On November 17, Barbara “Blue Jay” Michalski stopped by Brandywine...
Obituaries: James Leon Fox
James Leon Fox
James Leon Fox entered eternal life on November 17, 2022, lovingly surrounded by his family and caregivers in Fort Collins, Colorado. He was 90. Jim was the beloved husband, friend, and partner in life of Janice Lee (Harris) Fox. They were married for 51 years.
Born on May 28, 1932, in Westwood, Pennsylvania, Jim was the only child of Mary and Leon Fox. He grew up in Coatesville,...
What To Do: National Dog Show tops busy schedule of events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
National Dog Show
If you suffer from cynophobia then don’t even think about visiting the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Ave., Oaks, 484-754-3976, http://www.phillyexpocenter.com) this weekend.
Cynophobia is the fear of dogs. On November 19 and 20, the National Dog Show will be held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center – from 8...
On Stage: A fun ‘Panto’ from People’s Light
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Alice in Wonderland: A Musical Panto
When the Christmas holidays arrive, it means it’s also time for a panto arrive at People’s Light (39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, peopleslight.org). This year, it’s “Alice in Wonderland: A Musical Panto,” which is running now through January 1, 2023.
Each year, the People’s Light holiday panto transforms...
Victory Brewing celebrate reopening of Kennett Sq. brew pub
The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce was proud to partner with Victory Brewing Company, Kennett Square for their Ribbon Cutting and Grand Re-Opening. Many members & friends were on site to raise a glass and celebrate a brewery that was truly missed by the community.
Victory Brewing Company officially reopened their doors on November 1, 2022. The team has worked hard to safely rebuild...
Fernmoor Homes breaks ground at Mi-Place™ at Downingtown
Fernmoor Homes, a leading family-owned building company providing luxury homes and apartments across New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania, held a groundbreaking for their upcoming Mi-Place™ at Downingtown apartments and townhomes in Caln Township. This new residential community will add 400 new homes to Caln Township, including 200 3-bedroom townhomes, with one-car garages, and 200 1- and 2-bedroom...
Coatesville Christmas Parade is bigger than ever, slated for Dec. 3
The Coatesville Christmas Parade is scheduled for Dec. 3. Photo by Robert O. WilliamsThe Williams Group
Once again this year, Chester County’s largest hometown parade, the Coatesville Christmas Parade, takes place down the historic Lincoln Highway, on Dec. 3, at 10:00 a.m. Conceived back in the 1950s, the Parade has been a tradition ever since that time. Last year, over 160 plus entries graced...
Miss Pennsylvania visits Downingtown Area School District for World Kindness Day
Miss Pennsylvania, Alysa Bainbridge, and Springton Manor principal Robyn Spear discuss the importance of being kind with students.
In celebration of World Kindness Day, Miss Pennsylvania, Alysa Bainbridge, visited Downingtown Area School District (DASD) on November 14 to discuss the importance of being kind to ourselves and others with elementary school students.
At Springton Manor Elementary School,...
CCIU’s O’Neill receives Award of Achievement from the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators
(Pictured from left to right): Scott Lucas of Horace Mann; Dr. George F. Fiore, President-elect of PASA and CCIU Executive Director; PASA Award of Achievement in Service to the Profession Recipient, Dr. Noreen O’Neill; and Dr. John Sanville, PASA President and Superintendent of Unionville-Chadds Ford School District
Dr. Noreen O’Neill, director of Innovative Educational Services at the Chester...
Why was there a Blue Wave in Pennsylvania?