Franklin Mint Credit Union celebrates opening new site for Longwood branch

(L to R) Deborah Kinsey, FMFCU MRA; PA State Representative Christina Sappey; Michael Magnavita FMFCU President & CEO; Christine Gordon, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management; Doug Doerfler, SPHR, SCCCC Chairman (WSFS Bank); Leon R. Spencer, Jr., FMFCU Chairman of the Board; Nicholas Martucci, FMFCU Branch Manager; Cheryl B. Kuhn, IOM President & CEO, Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce; ...

Willowdale Steeplechase to hold art show and sale, April 27

A painting of the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup by Sam Robinson. The 30th Anniversary Running of the Willowdale Steeplechase will take place on Saturday, May 13. As race day approaches, the organization is kicking off the celebrations with an art show and sale and cocktail reception presented by Katherine S. Bucklin’s Star Gallery. On Thursday April 27th, from 5-7 pm, the Big Room above Landhope Farms at...

What To Do: Earth Day celebrations throughout the area

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times  Longwood Gardens Earth Day is a worldwide environmental movement that takes place every year on April 22. The goal of this celebration is to raise awareness about sustainability and clean living, and to educate people on the importance of preserving our planet. The Earth Day 2023 theme is focused on engaging the more than 1 billion people, governments,...

CCCBI salutes contestants in County Civics Bee

Nathaniel Giushurst (center) with various guest judges after winning the Chester County Civics Bee — including County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Michelle Kickline and Josh Maxwell and State Rep. John Lawrence. The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry (CCCBI) hosted the inaugural Chester County Regional Civics Bee this past Saturday, April 15th, as part of the US Chamber of Commerce...

So. Chester County Chamber of Commerce welcomes new member to Kennett Square: Good Samaritan Services

(L to R) Hannah Miller, Good Samaritan Services; Doug Doerfler, SPHR, SCCCC Chairman (WSFS Bank); Melissa Horst, Good Samaritan Services; Nate Hoffer, MBA, Good Samaritan Services; Mark Tursi, Good Samaritan Services; Cheryl B. Kuhn, IOM President & CEO, Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce. Good Samaritan Services celebrated the grand opening of its newest location with a ribbon-cutting...

What To Do: With Spring in bloom, time to get out and enjoy nature

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times  Winterthur Spring is here with flowers in bloom everywhere. Not surprisingly, the area’s schedule of special things to do is filled to the brim with both indoor and outdoor activities. The recent warm weather has been beckoning people to come outdoors. Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 800-448-3883, www.winterthur.org)...

Avon Grove HS to perform teen edition of Chicago

Girls, glitz and glamour hit the new Avon Grove High School stage for the first spring musical in their brand-new auditorium on April 20th, 21st and 22nd with the teen edition of the musical Chicago! Set in the windy city during the roaring 20s, Chicago tells the story of two rival vaudevillian murderesses who are locked up together in Cook County Jail. Nightclub star Velma is serving time for killing...

LCH providers attend tuberculosis training

LCH Providers LCH Health and Community Services medical providers recently attended Dr. William Kramer’s Tuberculosis screening training from the Chester County Health Department. The training covered the current guidelines for screening for tuberculosis for both low and high-risk populations. Dr. Kramer also spoke about how to interpret test results and choose the correct treatment for individuals. LCH...

Unionville Fair to hold ‘Spring Shindig’ fundraiser

The Unionville Community Fair will hold its 2nd Annual “Spring Shindig” fundraiser on Friday, April 21 from 6pm to 10pm at the Red Clay Room in Kennett Square. A fun, entertaining night is planned with dinner (beef sandwiches, stuffed shells, and salad), a cash bar, and raffles. Dance to the popular 2uesday Nite Band. Caricatures by Mac McCourt will add to the excitement. Tickets are $45 per person...

What To Do: Holiday weekend events are, uh, hoppin’

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times  West Chester Railroad Easter weekend has arrived and special Easter activities – big and small — are happening all over. The Easter Bunny is known for hopping around — but not always. Sometimes, instead of bouncing along the ground, Peter Cottontail opts to ride a train. The holiday bunny has already embarked on his holiday spree of riding...