On Stage Extra: Villa Maria celebrates 150th anniversary with concert
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This has been a very special week for Villa Maria Academy – and a week that will close with a very special event on September 30.
Villa Maria Academy is celebrating its 150th anniversary and capping the celebration with a reception and concert at People’s Light (39 Conestoga Road, Malvern) on September 30.
The concert will feature the husband-and-wife...
Sappey hosts Naloxone training event
Pictured left to right are Dr. Joseph Greco, MD, LCH Medical Director, state Rep. Christina Sappey, Kate Genthert-Siolek, Chester County Drug and Alcohol Prevention Specialist, and Bob Rafetto, PRLA Brandywine Chapter Co-Chair.
Community members joined State Rep. Christina Sappey on Monday for a Free Naloxone Training at Kennett Borough Hall. The event was hosted with support from the Chester County...
Chesco Health launches community health survey
The Chester County Health Department launched its community health assessment survey this week to assess the health and well-being of those who live, work, or go to school in Chester County.
The assessment, conducted every three years, creates an important opportunity to improve the health of Chester County residents. The information collected will help identify community strengths, prioritize health...
Due to expected rain, OUTFest rally moves to indoor venue
Local leaders and advocates have been working hard behind the scenes to plan a rally in support of the LGBTQ+ community in the wake of the cancellation of the originally planned OUTFest street festival.
The event will include a rally with notable speakers, a brief march, and a party at Split Rail Tavern on Walnut Street in West Chester.
Given the current forecast for rain on Saturday, October 1, 2022,...
On Stage: Step back in time for The Sixties Show at The Colonial Theater
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Sixties Show
If you grew up with the music and the vibes of the 1960s or if you’re a later day fan of that era, there is a show coming to the Colonial Theater (227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, thecolonialtheatre.com/events) on September 30 that you don’t want to miss — The Sixties Show.
The Sixties Show is a high energy trip back in time...
Officials gather to celebrate creation of Big Elk Creek State Park
John Hallas – State Parks Director with DCNR, Todd Pride – President of Legacy Land & Water Foundation, Cindy Adams Dunn – Secretary of DCNR, Senator Carolyn Comitta, John Norbeck – Deputy Secretary DCNR, Josh Maxwell – Chester County Commissioner celebrate the creation of Big Elk Creek State Park, Wednesday.
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)...
OJR school district to hold community forum on start times
Owen J. Roberts (OJR) School District will host a special community forum on Thursday, Oct. 6 to discuss school start times for the 2023-2024 school year. The forum will begin at 6 p.m., inside OJR Middle School, and will include the school district’s recommendations for potential school start times, options for consideration by the public and the opportunity for community input before the OJR Board...
Girls’ HG Gold: Unionville’s Dunigan wins Ches Mont golf title
Unionville senior Mary Dunigan won the Ches-Mont Golf Championship for individual Girls Tuesday at the Applecross Golf Club.
Mary shot a 76 (four over par) score to win the tournament by just one stroke over second place finisher Silvana Gonzalez from Downingtown East High School.
Freshman Reagan Wilson, from Unionville, fired an 88 to secure a 5th place finish.
Unionville’s top 5 players...
Collegium Charter School inducts National Junior Honor Society members
National Junior Honor Society members from Collegium Charter School.
Collegium Charter School (CCS) hosted its National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Induction ceremony on Wednesday, September 21st. The evening honored 17 students inducted for the 2022-2023 school year by reflecting on the meaning of scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship, and character.
“This is only the beginning; your future...
Kennett Sq. officials celebrate groundbreaking of new apartments
(Left to right) Doug Doerfler (Kennett Square Borough Council) Matt Johnson (Director of Development), Dan Berger (CEO), Steve Berger (Founder), Matt Fetick (Mayor of Kennet Square)
KENNETT SQUARE – Berger Rental Communities, a full-service real estate company, broke ground on September 27th to commemorate the start of construction of Kennett Square Apartments. Kennett Square Apartments will...
