Youth organizations to host food drives for needy families
Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) announced that three local youth organizations are stepping up in a big way this spring! Unionville Recreation Association (URA), FC Chesco, and Healthy Kids Running Club are teaming up to host a series of food drives to support the KACS Food Cupboard and help provide healthy, nutritious food to families in need.
Each month, the KACS Food Cupboard serves over 3,000...
W. Chester Short Festival announces 2025 lineup
The West Chester International Short Film Festival announced the lineup for the 2025 Festival. Beginning Friday, April 25th and running through Sunday, April 27th, the Festival will feature a total of 67 short films which will be presented in show blocks, pop-up events, panels, and more.
This year’s lineup features a diverse selection of short films from various genres, countries, and cultures, giving...
CCIU’s Ruzenski given IT award
Bryan Ruzenski (left) accepted the Operational Excellence Award at the Zscaler Public Sector Summit in Washington, D.C.
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) announced that Bryan Ruzenski, director of external technology services, was recently presented with the 2025 Operational Excellence Award at the Zscaler Public Sector Summit in Washington, D.C., on March 25, 2025.
The Zscaler Public Sector...
What To Do: The Easter Bunny is everywhere!
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Highland Orchards
This is the penultimate weekend of the 2025 Easter season and that means there is a slew of holiday events around the area. Additionally, the Easter Bunny is as omnipresent as Santa Claus in the final days leading up to Christmas.
Highland Orchards (1000 Marshallton-Thorndale Road, West Chester, www.highlandorchards.net) is presenting...
Brandywine Virtual Academy recognizes Hernandez for dual graduation milestone
Clariza Hernandez, PVA graduate
Brandywine Virtual Academy (BVA), in partnership with Philadelphia Virtual Academy (PVA), is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Clariza Hernandez. She will be the second student in PVA’s history to graduate high school while simultaneously earning her associate’s degree from Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC). Clariza’s dedication exemplifies...
What To Do: Orchids at Philly Expo Center
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
SEPOS Orchid Show and Sale
It’s hard to imagine more than two or three weeks going by without there being an event at this convention center in Montgomery County that matches one or more of your interests.
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Avenue, Oaks, 610-232-5718, www.phillyexpocenter.com) hosts many events throughout the year...
CCIU’s Stoltzfus honored with award at PACTESP
: Jill Stoltzfus accepting her award at the Pennsylvania Association of Career and Technical Education Special Populations (PACTESP) mid-winter conference.
Jill Stoltzfus, career readiness coordinator for the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) and Technical College High School (TCHS), has been recognized with the prestigious Outstanding Career and Technical Education Special Populations Teacher...
Chester County High School Art Exhibition to run April 9 to 22
The Chester County High School Art Exhibition and PA 6th District Congressional Art Competition will feature art in a variety of mediums created by high school students from across Chester County.
From sculptures and oil paintings to colored pencil pieces and photography, nearly 500 works of art will be displayed at the Chester County High School Art Exhibition and PA 6th District Congressional Art...
CCIU to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day with county-wide initiatives
An Autism Acceptance Day “Save the Date” promotional card stands alongside the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) Peer Awareness Kit, highlighting the Chester County Intermediate Unit’s planned celebration on April 2.
On April 2, the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) will host a countywide celebration for World Autism Awareness Day, highlighting the strengths, talents,...
Unionville wins Chester County Academic Competition
The academic team from Unionville High School pose with their awards as the 2025 champions of the Chester County Academic Competition.
Unionville High School emerged victorious over 23 other Chester County schools in the Chester County Academic Competition, which is organized by the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) and sponsored by the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU) and CCRES Educational...
