County names McMullin Parks and Trails Manager
Chester County’s new Parks and Trails Manager Andrew McMullen
Chester County Parks + Preservation Director David Stauffer announced the appointment of Andrew McMullen as the County’s new Parks and Trails Manager. McMullen moves to this role following 22 years with the department starting as a part-time maintenance worker, becoming a Regional Park Ranger and later, serving as the Assistant Parks...
Obituaries: Matthew Henry Struckmeyer
Matthew Henry Struckmeyer
On the morning of February 25, 2024, Matthew Henry Struckmeyer tragically passed away after a medical emergency swimming in Santa Barbara, CA surrounded by friends and loved ones. Matt is survived by his father, Frederick, brother, Eric, daughter, Anna, and sons, Henry and Conrad. His mother, Lee Struckmeyer, MD, and brother Seth, predeceased him.
Born on September 8, 1969,...
What To Do: Philadelphia Flower Show in full bloom
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Philadelphia Flower Show
There is no need for anyone around here to suffer from winter doldrums. The entertainment/activity schedule features many attractive events in a variety of genres including the final weekend of the Philadelphia Flower Show, Charter Day celebrations, St. Patrick’s Day parades and an array of family-friendly expos.
There already...
Kennett Supervisor OK 2 measure for new building project
The Kennett Township Board of Supervisors approved two motions regarding the Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) new building project. The first motion granted a waiver of any traffic impact fees typically associated with a traffic impact assessment. This waiver will save KACS $60,000-$75,000.
The second motion approved the Kennett Area Community Service Land Development application as a Preliminary/Final...
DCCC to hold handbag fundraiser, March 21
If you love Bingo and designer handbags, and would like to support a great cause, don’t miss Designer Bag Bingo, a fundraiser to benefit Delaware County Community College’s New Choices Career Development Program. The event will be held on Thursday, 3/21 on the Marple Campus (910 S. Media Line Road, Media, Pa.). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and bingo begins at 6 p.m.
Designer Bag Bingo includes a light...
Shapiro visits WCU, talks workforce development and affordability
Gov. Josh Shapiro offers remarks at West Chester University, Thursday.
On Thursday, Gov. Josh Shapiro toured West Chester University (WCU) with PDE Deputy Secretary of Education and Higher Education Commissioner Kate Shaw, State Rep. Chris Pielli (D-156), Chester County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz, and WCU leadership and students to learn how WCU is giving students the freedom to chart their own...
On Stage: KMFDM keeps true to industrial rock roots
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
KMFDM
When the dawn of industrial rock arrived more than three decades ago, KMFDM was there.
The industrial scene has gone through many changes over the years. Many bands in the genre have risen, fallen and ceased to exist. Fortunately, KMFDM is not one of them.
KMFDM is still here and is making music more powerful than ever.
KMFDM have a new single...
County Youth Center Adds music studio program
Creative Hope Studio Trainer Corey Oatman trains the Chester County Youth Center’s staff on operating and maintaining the new music studio.
The Chester County Youth Center (CCYC) recently added a Creative Hope Studio to its facility that includes technology for producing music, recording book readings, graphic design and video editing. Lancaster-based Creative Hope Studios engages with youth in the...
CCIU salutes partnership with Kimberton Whole Foods
Armani Willey is among the Discover students from the CCIU working with Kimberton Whole Foods to vocational experience.
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) proudly extends gratitude to its community partners, with a special spotlight on Kimberton Whole Foods, the organization’s longstanding ally in fostering career readiness for Discover students. Discover is designed to integrate classroom...
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