Program to raise awareness about child sex abuse
Speaker will share insight into dealing with problem
Shocking statistics – one in three girls and one in six boys will suffer some form of child sexual abuse before the age of 18 – provided the impetus for a one-night awareness event for adults in the Unionville-Chadds Ford school district.
Steve LePore, founder and executive director of 1in6, Inc., will share his personal story and focus on...
Upland getting ice ready for 2012-13 skating season
The Ice Rink at Upland Country Day School is just about ready to open, with the first skaters expected on the surface on Sept. 29.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The ice rink at Upland Country Day School opens this weekend and crews have been working round the clock to lay and freeze the ice for opening day. Upland students and teams share the rink with the Chester County Skating Club for hockey and figure skating...
State trying to expedite voter-ID process
Two choices available at Driver Licensing Centers, which will be open Nov. 5
State officials said they are working to ensure that residents can obtain voter IDs.
The Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation and State announced Tuesday that voters can choose to receive either secure PennDOT IDs, or Department of State voting-only ID cards, when visiting a PennDOT driver license center to obtain...
Dumping ground for caustic, toxic materials
Regional collection event scheduled for computers, hazardous waste
It’s time to recycle that outdated computer safely. Seventy-two municipalities are hosting a Household Hazardous Waste and Computer Collection Event for county residents on Saturday, Oct. 13.
The collection will occur at the Government Services Center, 601 Westtown Rd., West Chester, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., county officials...
Get those entries ready for the Unionville Fair
Just a handful of the winning entries for the 2011 Unionville Fair. Do you have what it takes to win in 2012?
88th Annual fair is on tap for Oct. 5-7
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Have you been told you make a “mean” chocolate cake or a “wicked” apple pie?
Is your fall decorating the envy of the neighborhood?
Does your family enjoy good food, great music and awesome entertainment?
And do your children...
Plantation Event brings Olympic flavor to Unionville
Multi- discipline event asks much of horse & rider, but offers fun and excitement for the whole family
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Phillip Dutton, a member of the 2012 U.S Olympic equestrian team and former gold medalist, demonstrates show jumping during a recent preview event for the Plantation Field Equestrian Events, which start this Friday in Unionville.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — More than...
Rewarding military service with price breaks
New Veterans ID & Discount Program to launch in county on Friday
Many areas businesses are not waiting for Veterans Day to thank the men and women who have served in the military. From dining to dentistry, car repair to chiropractic care, a host of vendors are participating in a new program for veterans.
On Friday, Chester County Recorder of Deeds Rick Loughery, whose office manages DD-214 military...
60-plus eateries vying to satisfy culinary appetites
The 33rd Annual Chester County Restaurant Festival will be held Sunday in West Chester.
33rd Annual Chester County Restaurant Festival set for Sunday
Area foodies will likely be heading to West Chester on Sunday for the 33rd Annual Chester County Restaurant Festival.
One of the biggest annual events in the area, the free festival will be held from noon to 5:30 p.m. More than 60 restaurants and food...
Pocopson Founders Day is Sunday
Annual event is back, and bigger than ever, 12-4, on Sept. 16th
Fun, food and games are just part of the fun — as seen above from a previous Founders Day — at the annual Pocopson Founders Day, Sunday, Sept. 16 at Pocopson Park from noon to 4 p.m.
POCOPSON – Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of music, food, entertainment and children’s games at the township’s annual Founders Day celebration,...
For land lovers, volunteer program is a natural
Conservation organization wants to train participants as project leaders
If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a “Force of Nature,” Natural Lands Trust can help make it happen.
The region’s largest land conservation organization yesterday announced the second class of its “Force of Nature” volunteer training program, designed to educate and train participants to serve as volunteer project...
