CTC of Greater Downingtown to host 1st annual Snowball Shuffle Run/Walk
DOWNINGTOWN — Communities that Care of Greater Downingtown (CTC) is excited to announce that the organization will be hosting their 1st annual Snowball Shuffle 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk on Saturday, March 5, 2022. The event will be held at Eagleview Corporate Center, with registration opening at 8:00AM and the Run/Walk starting at 9:00AM. The cost of registration for this event is $30.00 per person,...
Spencer announces run for 158th state house seat
Leon Spencer
KENNETT SQUARE — Leon Spencer, Jr., the former Mayor of Kennett Square, announced Saturday that he will run for State Representative in the 158th Legislative District. Surrounded by about 100 supporters on the steps of his alma mater, Kennett High School, Spencer announced his run for a seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
The seat is currently held by Christina Sappey,...
DASD’s Lonardi to retire in June
Dr. Emilie Lonardi delivers the conferring of degrees during the 2021 DASD graduation ceremonies.
DOWNINGTOWN — During the February 9 Downingtown Area School District (DASD) board meeting, the board of directors approved the retirement of district superintendent, Dr. Emilie M. Lonardi, effective June 30, 2022. Dr. Lonardi has served as a superintendent for the past 24 years, with the last five in...
What To Do: As Winter (hopefully) winds down, enjoy cold weather activities
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Winterfest Weekend
This is the time of year when the adventurous can get outside and enjoy a variety of winter festivals and other outdoor winter-themed events.
This weekend will undoubtedly be a weekend of wintry weather with West Chester having forecast lows of 20 degrees on Friday, 17 degrees on Saturday and 26 degrees on Sunday.
So – bundle up,...
Freedom Village residents raise nearly $4K for community groups
COATESVILLE — Freedom Village at Brandywine’s Outreach Committee hosted its capstone fundraising event, an annual bake sale and raffle, on Monday, February 14, 2022. This volunteer organization within the community, made up of its senior residents and that gives back to the community year-round, raised roughly $3,800 for the local Coatesville community with money going to various community impact...
Tickets on sale for 2022 Willowdale Steeplechase
It’s Steeplechase time in Chester County!! Tickets are now on sale for the 29th running of the Willowdale Steeplechase presented by The 24th Fund.
Whether you’re a horse enthusiast or just like spending a fun day with family and friends in the beautiful countryside of Chester County, it’s time to make plans for the community favorite, the Willowdale Steeplechase!
This year’s races return to...
Bratton joins Fencing Academy of Philadelphia as coach
Ben Bratton
The Fencing Academy of Philadelphia is pleased to announce the addition of Coach Ben Bratton. Originally from Queens, NY, Coach Ben is one of the most decorated épée fencers in U.S. history, and has won multiple national championships in Seniors, Juniors, and Cadets. Ben was the Olympic alternate in Men’s Épée at the 2016 Olympic Games. He competed on 8 Senior World Championship teams,...
On Stage: Hadestown comes to Kimmel
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Hadestown
The Kimmel Cultural Campus had to suffer through more than a year without productions from early 2020 through the fall of 2021.
Back in October, the Kimmel’s The 2021/22 Broadway Philadelphia season got off to a rousing start with a six-week run of “Hamilton” from October 20-November 28 at the Academy of Music.
The Broadway Philadelphia...
County, community work together on use of American Recovery Act funds
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz (center), Josh Maxwell (center left) and Michelle Kichline (center right) welcome the county’s ARPA advisory committee members to the inaugural meeting.
A committee of volunteers has begun work to create a system that prioritizes, requests, and reviews proposals for Chester County’s share of American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The committee will...
Avondale, So. Chester Regional Police sign extension for police services
On February 10th, 2022, the Public Safety Commissioners for the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department approved a three-year extension for police services in the Borough of Avondale retroactive to January 1st, 2022, through December 31st, 2024.
After a brief and positive negotiation with the newly elected Mayor and Council from Avondale, the Avondale Borough Council unanimously approved...
