What To Do: Fall into fun, WC restaurant fest, Coatesville Grand Prix and so much more
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix
It seems that autumn weather has arrived. This is a weekend in which summer events are gone from the schedule and harvest and Halloween activities have yet to arrive. There is still a full slate of attractive events representing a wide range of genres such as cars, food, pirates, ethnic, hot air balloons,...
DASD announces strategic planning process, seeking applicants for planning teams
The Downingtown Area School District (DASD) announced that it will conduct a community-informed strategic planning process during the 2023-24 school year. A comprehensive effort aimed at shaping the future of education in the district, the planning process will provide various stakeholders with opportunities to actively participate, ensuring that our schools continue to excel and meet the needs of...
Kennett Trails Alliance and Square Roots Collective host weekend bike/Hispanic events at The Creamery
This weekend, Kennett Trails Alliance and Square Roots Collective are teaming up with a variety of community partners to present a full weekend of events to celebrate Hispanic heritage and a more bike/pedestrian-friendly Kennett Square. The Creamery of Kennett Square will play host to two distinct events to bring together the community around a shared vision of inclusivity.
“Last year, we were able...
Boys HS Golf: Unionville edges Conestoga
The Unionville boys varsity golf team played Conestoga Thursday. The match result was:
Unionville 196 Conestoga 203
Jax Puskar led the way for the Longhorns with a score of 36.
Unionville’s record goes to 11-0 overall and stays 7-0 in the CM-American league.
Unionville’s next match is Monday at 3pm. It is against Avon Grove, and it will be held at Inniscrone Golf Course.
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Registration open for Marshalton Triathlon
In an era where the only constant is change, the Marshalton Triathlon has stood the test of time. Set against the backdrop of the bucolic countryside of Chester County, the Marshalton Triathlon is considered one of the country’s longest-running triathlons, a designation that suits the historic Village of Marshallton just fine.
So, what’s the secret to its longevity? The rolling hills of...
On Stage: After more than 50 years, Clannad is saying goodbye
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Clannad
It’s been 53 years since Clannad formed in County Donegal in Ireland. It’s been 50 years since the masters of traditional Irish music first performed in America.
Over that time, the band has released more than 20 albums and built up a strong large legion of devoted fans.
“Mat the road rise to meet you” is an Irish blessing that has been...
Commissioners to hold town halls on Cavalcante escape
Danelo Cavalcante in custody on Wednesday.
Following the successful conclusion of the search for Chester County Prison escapee Danelo Calvacante, the Chester County Commissioners will hold Town Hall meetings for Chester County residents, to provide information on security enhancements at Chester County Prison, explain the emergency communication process for county residents, and to offer counseling...
Boys HS Golf: Unionville defeats Episcopal
The Unionville boys varsity golf team played Episcopal today. The match result was:
Unionville 177 Episcopal 189
Michael Keller led the way for the Longhorns with a score of 2 under par, 33.
Unionville’s record goes to 10-0 overall and stays at 7-0 in the CM-American league.
Unionville’s next match is Thursday at 3:30pm. It is against Conestoga, and it will be held at Waynesborough...
After 40 years, somehow, I’m still doing this
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
On Sept. 13, 1983, I walked into the newsroom of Suburban Trends in Butler, N.J. — a twice-weekly newspaper — for my first shift as a sports assistant.
Forty years later, how different things are now seems difficult to absorb.
I was a college sophomore at William Paterson College and had been pestering the editors of The Trends for work since I...
Letter: Better security needed at Chester County Prison