Clover Market closes out the Fall Season, Oct. 20

A view of the Kennett Square PA Market The Clover Market returns to Kennett Square PA on Sunday, October 20th, from 10 AM to 4 PM, marking the final event of the fall outdoor Market season. This much-anticipated event will bring together 100 exceptional vendors, offering a diverse selection of handmade and vintage goods. Attendees can also enjoy a curated lineup of food trucks, beer and wine, live...

Freedom Village at Brandywine hosts 3rd annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Photo of FVB residents at the starting line of the walk. Freedom Village at Brandywine recently hosted its third annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s, a significant community event aimed at raising awareness and funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. This year, the community raised over $3,700 for the cause. Recognizing that many of its residents and staff are passionate about supporting the Alzheimer’s...

Fall Fest & Block Party in Downtown Coatesville, Oct. 26

Coatesville Youth Initiative (CYI) and Equity Health Center (EHC) welcome the Coatesville community to the Fall Fest & Block Party in downtown Coatesville on Saturday, October 26 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. CYI’s Fall Fest takes place at Victor Abdala Sr. Memorial Park at 851 Olive Street, while EHC’s Block Party will be happening a short walk away on Chester Avenue and the Brandywine Center lots....

United Way of Southern Chester County to announce winners of AI Skill-A-Thon

United Way of Southern Chester County announced the conclusion of the 2024 AI Skill-a-Thon, a free 30-day skilling competition that helped local professionals, job seekers, students and employers learn basic knowledge in AI to help them in their chosen career path. Because of this AI Skill-A-Thon event funded by a grant from Microsoft, 133 participants throughout Southern Chester County registered...

Chesco resident named National Eagle Scout of the Year

Lauren Tyree Saint Mark’s High School has announced Lauren Tyree ’26 has been named the 2024 American Legion National Eagle Scout of the Year! Tyree was honored at two awards ceremonies in New Orleans and was awarded a $10,000 college scholarship. “I have worked hard to make a difference in communities around the world. I am so honored that an organization as esteemed as the American Legion,...

Arts Holding Hands and Hearts receives $10K grant from Foxwynd Foundation for Restorative Justice Filmmaking

AHHAH Restorative Justice 2023 Filmmaking Team Photograph by Lee Boyer Arts Holding Hands and Hearts (AHHAH) is proud and honored to receive a $10,000 grant from the Foxwynd Foundation in support of AHHAH’s Restorative Justice Filmmaking program. The Foxwynd Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to uplifting communities by offering grants to healthcare, housing, and environmental sustainability...

Local residents raise $140K to fight prostate cancer

Sunday, nearly 200 people gathered at Wilson Farm Park in Chesterbrook for the Philadelphia ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk hosted by MidLantic Urology. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and on Sunday, September 29, nearly 200 community members came together in the fight to end prostate cancer at the 2024 Philadelphia ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk at Wilson Farm Park in Chesterbrook. MidLantic...

CCIU to host annual College Fair, Oct. 14.

: Attendees at last year’s Chester County College Fair were empowered to speak with representatives from a variety of postsecondary institutions. The Chester County College Fair, organized by the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU), will take place at United Sports in Downingtown on Monday, October 14, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. From institutions of higher learning and opportunities in the armed...

Domestic Violence Center of Chester County marks start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month with events

Domestic Violence Awareness Month is more than just a moment of reflection—it’s a powerful call to action. For thousands of survivors, it can be the turning point that brings hope, safety, and a path to healing. This year is particularly significant, as DVCCC served 1,886 victims/survivors of domestic violence in Chester County—the highest number of annual survivors the organization has ever...

Friends of the Chester County Library Fall Book Sale, Oct 4-6

The Friends of the Chester County Library Fall Book Sale is scheduled for October 4-6, 2024. A variety of books, music, movie CDs, and DVDs will all be sold at bargain prices. A large selection of children’s books will be available in a separate room. Friday, October 4, 6-8:30 pm — The sale starts for members of the Friends of the Chester County Library only. Memberships can be purchased on Friday...