What To Do: Holiday events at area zoos, amusement parks and on the rails
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
LumiNature
A great way for kids – kids of all ages — to enjoy the holiday season is by visiting the Christmas events at the area’s zoos, amusement parks and tourist railroads.
Now through January 4, the Philadelphia Zoo (3400 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, www.philadelphiazoo.org) will host LumiNature, a gigantic holiday season light...
Newlin Foundation seeks partners for CASH scholarships
The Newlin Foundation, dedicated to providing comprehensive guidance and scholarship opportunities to students living in the Coatesville Area School District, invites individuals and organizations to partner with the Foundation to create named scholarships that benefit qualifying Coatesville-area students.
For nearly 15 years, the Newlin Foundation has aided students within the Coatesville Area School...
What To Do (Part II): Long-running holiday events to enjoy
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
Spending a day enjoying an annual Christmas event in the Brandywine Valley has become a family tradition for many. Visits to sites such as Brandywine Museum, Longwood Gardens and Hagley Museum are highlights of the family holiday calendar.
Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org) has shifted...
What To Do: Nutcracker, live events highlight this weekend’s holiday schedule
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
It’s less than two weeks until Christmas and the holiday craziness is going on all around you — heavy road traffic, crowded stores, ridiculous lines at checkouts and long waits at restaurants – and Santa showing up everywhere. And, of course, there are guys with cauldrons ringing bells to solicit a donation everywhere you turn.
With that...
Downingtown West Best Buddies Chapter and girls’ varsity basketball team host Inaugural ‘Everybody Belongs’ basketball game
Members of the Downingtown High School West Best Buddies Club, Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team, and Cheerleading Team come together to celebrate belonging and community at the inaugural “Everybody Belongs” basketball game.
On Tuesday, Downingtown High School West’s (DHSW) Best Buddies Club, in partnership with the DHSW Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team, hosted the inaugural “Everybody...
What To Do (Part II): Holiday events for this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Coatesville Christmas Parade
Finding a holiday event to check out is difficult around here.
That is finding which one, two, three or more that you want to check out.
This area provides a Smörgåsbord of Christmas activities to whet your appetite.
The Coatesville Christmas Parade (www.coatesvillechristmasparade.com), which is Chester County’s...
What To Do (Part I): Holiday events for the whole season
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
In the Brandywine Valley, there are many sites – historical, agricultural, cultural) – that have a history of celebrating the holiday season with lavish displays.
There is also a plethora of sites — not so grandiose — that have established their own traditions of Christmas celebrations.
Longwood Gardens (Route 1,...
Technical College HS student wins 1st Place in Project MFG Maritime Welding Competition
Instructor Robert Melascaglia standing with TCHS Student John Smoker accepting welding competition first place award.
Technical College High School (TCHS) Pennock’s Bridge student John Smoker has earned first place in the Project MFG Maritime Welding Competition, hosted by Philly Shipyard Inc. and Rhoads Industries in Philadelphia, PA. His exceptional welding skills and dedication to manufacturing...
DCCC student awarded $5,000 Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship
Ayisha Barrie
Delaware County Community College student Ayisha Barrie of Secane, a dual major in Cloud Computing and Cyber Security, has received a $5,000 Lockheed Martin Scholarship and a full-time job offer through Lockheed Martin Space’s Software Associate Degree Program. Additionally, Barrie has been accepted into the company’s Software Associate Degree Program (SWAP), a three-year development...
Russell’s Dance and Baton Studio brings home titles
The Russell’s All Star Competitive teams from the Russell’s Dance and Baton Studio has had a very busy last season. The teams competed in Massachusetts, Maryland, Ohio, North Carolina and many local competitions bringing home the coveted titles. The Russell’s All Star teams are the reigning 2024 Freedom Cup Champions, International Twirling Team Champions, AAU Junior Olympic Dance Champions,...
