Brandywine Conservancy announces new leadership
Stephanie Armpriester and Grant DeCosta
The Brandywine Conservancy announced new leadership changes with the promotions of Stephanie Armpriester and Grant DeCosta, both previously Acting Co-Directors of the organization. Armpriester will now serve as the Conservancy’s Director of Conservation and Stewardship, and DeCosta will act as the Director of Community Services. In these expanded roles, Armpriester...
Obituaries: Lawrence E. Edwards III
Lawrence E. Edwards III
Lawrence E. Edwards III, age 78, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Holy Spirit Hospital. Born July 19, 1943 in West Chester, he was the son of Gladys (Stinson) Edwards of Parker Ford and the late Lawrence E. Edwards, Jr.
Lawrence received his Associates Degree in mechanical drafting from Temple University. He was the general manager of the family-owned...
What To Do: A weekend full of holiday activities
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Easter Bunny on the West Chester Rail Road.
Easter weekend has arrived and special Easter activities – big and small — are happening all over.
The Easter Bunny is known for hopping around — but not always.
Why would he spend all that energy hopping when he could be riding in style?
Sometimes, instead of bouncing along the ground, Peter...
On Stage: We Were Promised Jetpacks flies into Underground Arts
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
We Were Promised Jetpacks
We Were Promised Jetpacks, which is headlining a show on April 14 at Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia, http://undergroundarts.org), is a Scottish indie rock band featuring Adam Thompson (vocals, guitar), Sean Smith (bass), and Darren Lackie (drums).
“The band started back in 2004 when we were in school,”...
Shop & Dine raffle to benefit kennett Library, May 1
On May 1st, the Friends of Kennett Library will kick off our 2nd Annual community Shop & Dine Raffle, with 31 chances to win $100 (two $50 gift certificates) to local shops and restaurants.
Raffle tickets are available for purchase beginning May 1st through the end of July at the Kennett Library, 216 E. State Street, Kennett Square. One ticket for $10; four for $30; eight for $50; and 20 for $100.
Every...
ReFirement at any age: Strive for better, every day
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
If there is one thing we all should have learned in the last two years is that life is short, life is precious and life is unpredictable, where you never know what each day will bring.
The lessons I present every month are as much for me as they are for you, my readers. However, some topics hit me harder, like this one. It has more impact and relevance, in...
DCCC, Susquehanna U. sign deal for student transfers
Delaware County Community College and Susquehanna University have signed a transfer agreement whereby qualified students at the College can earn a bachelor’s degree at substantial tuition savings by transferring after earning their associate degree into the four-year University. Through this partnership, qualified students also can receive merit-based scholarships of up to $32,000 a year, with an...
West Chester International Short Film Festival returns for 2022
After a longer-than-expected delay, the 16th West Chester International Short Film Festival is excited to be back in Downtown West Chester! The festival presents short films 30 minutes or less from around the world, including Oscar nominees, comedies, dramas, animated films, and more! From Friday, April 22 through Sunday, April 24, over 70 films will be shown in Film Blocks, the West Chester Family...
Students, prospective employers meet at TCHS career and training fair
Students interviewing with prospective employers at the TCHS Career & Training Fair held in March 2022.
On March 15, 324 Chester County Technical College High School (TCHS) students and 138 employers from local businesses and industry partners gathered at the TCHS Brandywine Campus for the annual Career & Training Fair. The Career & Training Fair allows students to have personal one-on-one...
What To Do: Easter events dominate local event calendar
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Easter is almost here.
For some, it’s an important religious holiday.
For many, it’s just a commercial holiday focusing on Easter baskets, chocolate candy, decorated hard-boiled eggs and the Easter Bunny.
No matter how you look at Easter, reality is that it’s just a week away and special Easter activities are popping up (and hopping up) all over.
Highland...
