CCIU wins award for communications
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) recently received national recognition for its communication efforts. The National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) awarded the CCIU’s communication department with five awards for its work during the 2021-22 school year, including a Golden Achievement Award, and four Publications and Digital Media Awards.
“We are honored to have received...
Boys’ HS Golf: Unionville edges Kennett
The Unionville boys varsity golf team played Kennett HS Thursday. The match result was:
Unionville 201 Kennett 205
Captain Ryan Megill led the way for the Longhorns with a score of 36.
Unionville’s record goes to 8-2 in the CM-American league.
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CommUNITY OUTfest resurrected as rally, march and fundraiser, Oct. 1
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
WEST CHESTER — OUTFest may be cancelled, at least as originally envisioned, but now a rally and march in support of the county’s LGBTQ+ community will take place, potentially a much larger event than the original plan.
West Chester CommUNITY OUTfest, a two-block street festival featuring performers, activities, and vendors, was scheduled for Oct....
What To Do: Dressage at Devon tops busy weekend of events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Dressage at Devon
Quite a few events on this weekend’s calendar are welcoming the fall season but one is closing out an annual spring and summer tradition in the Brandywine Valley.
Chester County’s annual schedule of equestrian activities is getting near the end – but it’s not quite there yet.
The annual Dressage at Devon (Devon Horse Show grounds,...
On Stage: The Eternal Yardbirds return to play City Winery
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Yardbirds
Any credible list of the 10 all-time best rock guitarists should – without question – include Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page.
Amazingly, all three got their starts in the same band – the Yardbirds
The Yardbirds, who are playing the City Winery (990 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, citywinery.com) on September 22 are a bit like...
Chester County Economic Development Council unveils details of $20M PA Catalyst Loan Fund for Small Businesses in Eastern PA
One week after Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced $268 million in American Rescue Plan funding to assist small businesses, the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is detailing how those funds will benefit small businesses in eight counties across eastern Pennsylvania.
Almost $20 million of that funding is devoted to eastern Pennsylvania’s new regional loan fund, which CCEDC...
12th annual Downingtown FallFest, this Sunday
The 12th Annual Downingtown FallFest presented by the Downingtown-Thorndale Regional Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Victory Brewing Company and the Borough of Downingtown will be held Sunday, September 25th from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
FallFest brings thousands of visitors to the borough in search of great food, crafts, music and the Victory Brewing beer garden.
“This will be our largest FallFest,...
Houlahan to hold 66th town hall, Sept. 27
U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-6) announced the details of her 66th town hall scheduled for next Tuesday, September 27 at 5:30 p.m.— the virtual event will focus on the many ways that government offices help people – commonly called “constituent services.” Houlahan organized the event as an opportunity for residents of Chester and Berks Counties to hear more about the ways in which federal,...
Chester County Drug & Alcohol Services outlines opioid settlement implementation plan
As the Chester County Commissioners recognize National Recovery Month throughout September, the County is also preparing to receive the first two payments in a $19.7 million 18-year opioid settlement agreement.
In anticipation of those payments, Vince Brown, Executive Director of the Chester County Department of Drug & Alcohol Services outlined his department’s long-term strategy at today’s...
Love will triumph over hate in Chester County