Kennett Rotary announces 2nd annual ‘Kennett On Top’ fundraiser
Attendees at the 2023 Kennett On Top event.
The Rotary Club of Kennett Square announces its second annual signature fundraiser, “Kennett on Top,” on Saturday, June 22. Last year, the inaugural event was a huge success held on top of the parking garage in downtown Kennett Square! Partygoers couldn’t have asked for better weather, and with the dressy casual atmosphere, great food, fabulous wine,...
WCU to present ‘Three Sisters’
Three Sisters opens at West Chester University, Feb. 29
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance presents a world premiere adaptation of the Anton Chekhov classic THREE SISTERS. Associate Professor of Theatre John Bellomo adapted and directs the show. THREE SISTERS runs Thursday, February 29, Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, March 3, at 2 p.m.,...
Smart ways to use your tax refund
By Joe Oliver, Columnist, The Times
It’s almost that time of year when many people start receiving their tax refunds. If you get one, what will you do with it?
Of course, the answer will depend somewhat on how big your refund is. Last year, the average refund amount was about $2,750, according to the Internal Revenue Service’s Filing Season Statistics report.
Whatever the size of your refund,...
What To Do: Tix still available for Kennett Winterfest
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This is a special time of year in Kennett Square – the time for a popular annual event known as the Kennett Winterfest. Usually, tickets are already sold out by this time but this year some tickets remain.
The Annual Kennett Winterfest (http://kennettwinterfest.com/) will be held on February 24 from 12:30-4 p.m. in a tented area near 600 South Broad...
Red Cross volunteers make Oxford homes safer on Presidents Day
More than 50 volunteers from American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania, Chester County Emergency Services, Oxford Union Fire Department, United Way of Chester County and Oxford SILO installed smoke alarms and provided fire safety education to Oxford residents on Feb. 19, 2024.
American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign volunteers joined community partners on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 19, to make homes...
YMCA’s Lawson appointed to Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission
Bertram L. Lawson II, President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, addresses state legislators and members of the press during a press conference in January 2024, announcing the expansion of the state’s Child and Dependent Care tax credit.
Bertram L. Lawson II, President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), has been appointed to serve on the Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment...
Unionville-Chadds Ford Virtual Academy students honored for history essays
Pictured from left to right are Dr. Mark Slider, Shannon Brown, Lucas Yates,Lillianna Yates, Elberta Cintron and Steve Grabicki.
Siblings Lucas and Lillianna Yates were celebrated as the Chester County Chapter’s winners of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) American history essay contest at the West Goshen Township Municipal building on Monday, Feb. 12.
Lucas and Lillianna, who are...
On Stage: ‘The Girl From the North Country’ at The Forrest Theater
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Chiara Trentalange and Ben Biggers in The Girl From The North Country, which is now running at The Forrest Theater.
Philadelphia’s Broadway season of shows at the Miller Theater, Academy of Music and Forrest Theater fortunately has some new touring Broadway shows that are playing in Philly for the first time – like “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Mean Girls,”...
Chesco government awarded top honor for employee well-being
The Chester County Commissioners presented an American Heart Month proclamation at last week’s public meeting to Chester County’s Human Resources Director Michelle Gallo (second left) and Employee Learning and Development Manager Marcy Curth (center), who oversees Chester County Government’s staff wellness program.
For the second consecutive year, the American Heart Association (AHA) awarded...
Letter: Elected officials must act to lower crime and gun violence