County students look to the future at annual College Fair
he Transitioning Beyond High School early hour of the 2025 Chester County College Fair offered a structured setting for families to explore institutions with special education supports.
Chester County families gathered at United Sports in Downingtown on Monday, October 27, to attend the annual Chester County College Fair, organized by the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU), sponsored by CCRES...
What To Do: Not into being spooked? Go to the circus instead
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
One of the benefits of warm weather from mid-spring to mid-autumn is the area visitation by outdoor, under-the-Big-Top circuses.
There are many different touring circuses that touch down in the area each year. However, when the temperatures begin to drop, these circuses head south.
The last two touring circuses of the season have arrived this weekend...
What To Do (Spooky edition): All of the local Halloween events and destinations
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Linvilla Orchards
For the next two weekends, Halloween events will be omnipresent around the area.
There are non-spooky events that are good for families and a plethora of spooky events ranging from mildly spooky to very very spooky.
Just as pumpkin-flavored food and drink items have been popping up on menus everywhere, pumpkin-related events dot...
AgConnect launches ‘As seen in…’ stamp program
AgConnect, an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council in partnership with the County of Chester, has introduced a new “As Seen in the Chester County Farm Guide” endorsement stamp. The initiative is designed to help consumers easily recognize and support local farms and agricultural businesses featured in the annual Chester County Farm Guide.
The “As Seen In” stamp highlights...
Become a Parade Marshal at the West Chester Christmas Parade
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for volunteer parade marshals for the 2025 West Chester Christmas Parade. It’s an opportunity to get inside access to Chester County’s most popular hometown Christmas parade as well as the closest front-row seats available along the eight-block parade route on Friday, December 5.
Want the best view possible at the West Chester...
CCIU hosts Early Childhood Resource Fair
CIU staff members greet families at the Early Childhood Resource Fair held at TCHS Pickering. The team helped distribute backpacks and supplies to families attending the event.
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) hosted its second Early Childhood Resource Fair on October 16, 2025, at the Technical College High School (TCHS) Pickering Campus. The event brought together families and community...
What To Do: W. Chester Chili Cookoff offers tasty fun
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Now that crisp autumn weather has arrived, it’s a great time to enjoy outdoor events such fall festivals, historical celebrations, hayrides, wine festivals, mazes and scenic train rides.
Last weekend, West Chester was supposed to be the site of a special event to determine who can make “The Best Darn Chili in Chester County!” — the site of...
What To Do (Halloween events): Spooky times all over the local area
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Walk down any street and turn any corner and you’re likely to find a Halloween event over the next three weekends.
The Chester County History Center (225 North High Street, West Chester, mycchc.org) is presenting two Halloween flavored walking tours this weekend.
On October 17, it will be “Plagues and Pestilence: A Walking Tour” at 6 p.m.
In...
What To Do: Scary fun is everywhere now
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
October’s arrival also marks the arrival of Halloween related events and pumpkin-flavored everything. I’m waiting for pumpkin-flavored Listerine to hit the shelves.
It’s time to look at this weekend’s events – some of which inevitably include pumpkins.
The Chester County History Center (225 North High Street, West Chester, mycchc.org) is...
WC Chamber names Ryan as new President
Laurie Ryan
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce (GWCC) announced Tuesday that Laurie Ryan will become the next President of the 137-year-old organization effective Nov. 3.
“Laurie is a long-time West Chester resident, so she was a natural fit when paired with her impressive depth of experience in chamber management, as well as hands-on experience in business. She’ll be a powerhouse...
