Unionville wins Chester County Academic Competition

The academic team from Unionville High School pose with their awards as the 2025 champions of the Chester County Academic Competition. Unionville High School emerged victorious over 23 other Chester County schools in the Chester County Academic Competition, which is organized by the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) and sponsored by the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU) and CCRES Educational...

On Stage: Boston blues aces com to Jamey’s

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Bees Deluxe If the Better Business Bureau (BBB) had a category for concerts and concert venues, Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, 215-477-9985, www.jameyshouseofmusic.com) would definitely get a BBB seal of approval for March 29. The show on Saturday night would also get a different BBB nod of approval – a “thumbs...

Letter: Throwaway clothing culture is bad for the environment

To The Editor, That $5 t-shirt might be costing the planet a whole lot more. The introduction of micro trends into the fashion industry has changed the way we produce and buy clothing. Clothing manufacturers are keeping up with consumer demands for these low-priced articles of clothing, but at what cost? Throwaway clothing culture has become a huge player in climate change from overflowing landfills,...

Local Martial Arts School Hosts Women’s Wellness Day

Master P’s World Class Tae Kwon Do, located in West Chester, is hosting a FREE Women’s Wellness Day event in celebration of National Women’s Month! The event is open to the public for all women 12 years and older and is this Saturday, March 29th from 1:00-3:00pm. No prior knowledge of any of the sessions content is necessary to participate. Says John Pasquantonio, aka Master P, “I was raised...

West Bradford Elementary School hosts Phillies Phitness event to promote health and wellness

GIANT representatives join a group of students at West Bradford Elementary to share valuable lessons on healthy food choices during the Phillies Phitness program. West Bradford Elementary School recently hosted the Phillies Phitness program, presented by GIANT, an initiative designed to educate children about the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The event emphasized both the significance...

County Sheriff’s Office events: Social media seminar; Cupcakes with a Cop

The Chester County Sheriff’s Office and West Chester Police Department welcome residents to Cupcakes with a Cop at Dia Doce in West Chester on Friday, May 16. The Chester County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) announces the return of two highly successful community engagement events this May – Think Before You Post and Cupcakes with a Cop. These events help to educate, engage, and strengthen the relationship...

CCIU’s Chicosky wins national award

: Pictured from left to right are Trenton Davis, Salesforce account executive for the Northeast, and Jennifer Chicosky, of the Chester County Intermediate Unit, holding her Changemaker in Holistic Student Support award at the Salesforce Education Summit 2025. Photo courtesy of Lexus Torres. The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) announced that Jennifer Chicosky, marketing and community engagement...

County Science Research Competition winners celebrated at awards ceremony

Pictures from left to right are Neava Jagtap, Sravan Mateti, and Atharv Uddi with their special awards for their projects in the 2025 CCSRC. On Tuesday, March 18, students in grades 6-12 from across Chester County gathered at the Technical College High School (TCHS) Brandywine Campus for the Dr. Lucy Balian Rorke-Adams Science Fair awards ceremony. Recently, the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU)...

Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance to hold cleanup, receive honor March 29

The Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance will kick off its community cleanup and receive a statewide honor for its downtown beautification efforts on the morning of Saturday, March 29. The alliance, which is also celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, is set to receive the Community Pride Award from Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful at a special event at 10 a.m. at its office at 228 East Lincoln Highway...

County recognizes ‘Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’ Volunteer of the Year and Community Partner Award Recipients

The Chester County Commissioners recognized to Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful awardees at this week’s public meeting. Dave Shirey of New London Township is volunteer of the year, and nonprofit Recycling Services, Inc. is community partner of the year. Pictured are (front row, left to right): Jay Erb, accepting the award on behalf of Recycling Services, Inc. (RSI), Dave Shirey, County Commissioner Marian...