Civil-rights icon to headline free program
Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian, a Freedom Rider, to speak Feb. 22 in Coatesville
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Civil-rights icon, The Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian, will speak on Feb. 22 at Coatesville Area Senior High.
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – himself a renowned orator – reportedly called the Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian the greatest preacher he had ever heard, and now his voice is coming...
Exton library offering a host of programs
Featured topics will range from police work to popsicles
“That Which We Are,” a book written by West Whiteland Township Police Sgt. Martin Malloy, is based on his 30-year police career.
The Chester County Library in Exton is getting down to the business of information with a host of upcoming programs.
On Monday, the library will feature Dr. William Watson, who will discuss Duffy’s Cut,...
Black patriot focus of history presentation
Noah Lewis will present a program at the Chester County Library to celebrate Black History Month.
Program on Edward ‘Ned’ Hector to be held at Exton library
He was a black patriot who fought in the Battle of the Brandywine, and he was held in such high regard by his Conshohocken community that a street bears his name.
In honor of Black History Month, the Chester County Library will present “The...
Debate competition, Feb. 9
UPDATE: Event postponed due to weather. We’ll pass information on a rescheduling when it becomes available.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville High School Speech and Debate is hosting a major tournament Saturday, Feb. 9, starting at 9 a.m.
The tournament is for the Philadelphia Catholic Forensic League and will involve about fifteen schools in our surrounding areas.
This will be a tremendous...
UHS Prom Fashion Show, Feb. 9
Current Unionville High School seniors Jacqueline Viens and Austin Lowe as seen at last year’s fashion show. This year’s event will be Feb. 9 at Unionville High School.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The models are ready, the designers have the hottest prom fashions for 2013 ready to go and they’ll both be on display at the “Picture Perfect” fashion show, Feb. 9 at Unionville High School.
The...
Victory Brewing to be featured at Chadds Ford Historical Society lecture
CHADDS FORD — Bill Covaleski, the co-founder of Victory Brewing Company — Chester County’s top micro-brwery — will be featured Feb. 26 as part of the Chadds Ford Historical Society lecture series. Tickets for the evening are expected to go quickly, so those interested are encouraged to sign up early.
Having met his future business partner on a school bus in 1973 as fifth graders, Covaleski...
Unionville students win robotics competition award
The Chef Bot-Ardees hoist their trophy, Saturday. The teams is made up of seventh graders Austin Hwa, CJ McClure, Jonathan Nguyen, KC Simmons and Dev Singh from Charles F. Patton Middle School and fifth grader Thomas McClure from Chadds Ford Elementary School.
NEWARK, Del. — The Chef Bot-Ardees, a team made up of five seventh graders from Charles F. Patton Middle School and one fifth grader from...
Tapping into thirst for music and history
Chester County Historical Society continuing free series
The Chester County Historical Society’s “History on Tap” series offers history in an informal pub or restaurant setting.
The Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) is betting that a slice of history added to music and dill pickles will create a sweet and savory experience for the public.
CCHS will present the latest installment...
Get the dirt on composting techniques
Free county class even offers certification opportunity
Dishing the dirt in an environmentally responsible way is one positive offshoot of a new free class.
The Chester County Board of Commissioners, through the Chester County Solid Waste Authority, is offering a Certified Master Composting Class at two county locations. Attendance is required for one class a week for all three weeks to receive...
Elementary school students give back for MLK Day of Service
Pocopson Elementary participates in Unionville-Chadds Ford School District’s annual ‘Day on, not a day off’ program
By Suzanne Misciagna, Staff Writer, The Times
Pocopson Elementary Second grader, Kaitlyn Wahl, carefully works on drawing a butterfly to be added to one of the quilts sent to A.I. duPont Hospital for Children and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
POCOPSON –...
