CCIU celebrates groundbreaking of new Great Valley campus

From left, CCDC Principal Dr. Bruce Tinor, CCIU Executive Director Dr. George F. Fiore, student Evan Range and his mother Molly Rang, student Jake LeSage and his parents Stacey and Wayne, and CCIU Learning Center Principal Dr. Don Mangan celebrate the groundbreaking of the Child and Career Development Center’s new Great Valley campus on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. The Chester County Intermediate Unit...

Inner Nature: Matter matters

By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times In this article, I will extend the topic begun last month on the constitution of the universe as we currently understand it and simplify (or at least try!) the simply overwhelming vocabulary that attends this topic. And just to be clear about what the universe’s composition has to do with biology or bees…it has everything to do with biology and bees. Living...

3 WCU students to sign pledge to teach in their home districts

Dr. Desha Williams (center), dean of West Chester University’s College of Education and Social Work, is pictured at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School with recent WCU education graduates/former PRIZE Ambassadors Devin Davis (back row/left), Imere Williams (back row/middle), and Equity and Advancement Officer for Colonial School District Melissa Figueroa-Douglas (back row/right). For West Chester University’s...

There’s a crisis out there and it is coming for everyone regardless of politics…

But, how you vote definitely will make a difference. Trumpers may want to rethink what really poses a threat to them. It’s not folks of color, environmentalists or immigrants. By Rich Heiland, Columnist, The Times THERE IS A huge health care crisis looming in the U.S. and if you are a Trump supporter, you may want to start paying attention to it, regardless of your age. The crisis is one I might...

What to do: Kennett Symphony at Longwood Gardens

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Longwood Gardens Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, www.longwoodgardens.org) is one of the best outdoor attractions in the area, one of the best family attractions in the state and one of the best gardens attractions in the country. There are times when even the very best can get better. On June 23, in addition to all of its other attractions,...

LCH announces large donation from Macleod, South Mill Champs

LCH CEO, Ronan W. Gannon and South Mill Champs CEO, Lewis Macleod. LCH Health and Community Services announced a generous donation from Lewis Macleod, CEO of South Mill Champs. Macleod completed his first Olympic triathlon, a 1.5 km swim, a 40 km bike ride, and a 10 km run where he raised funds to support LCH. The donation will significantly support LCH’s ongoing mission to provide high-quality...

On Stage: Legendary songwriter Karla Bonoff comes to Sellerville

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Karla Bonoff Four female singers with very distinctive music, voices and vocal styles will be performing in the area this weekend – Karla Bonoff, Mary Fahl, Lisa Chavous and Erin Coburn. Karla Bonoff has been described as one of the finest singer/songwriters of her generation. That description is not hyperbole. Bonoff has enjoyed critical acclaim,...

County Sheriff announces new hires, promotions

The Chester County Sheriff’s Office announced new hires and a promotion this week. The Chester County Sheriff’s Office announced the hiring of five new deputies and the promotion of a Deputy to Corporal The office welcomes Deputy Nicholas Fernandez (recipient of the Police Academy’s Physical Conditioning Award), Deputy Angel Chimal Rodrigues (recipient of the Police Academy’s Academic Achievement...

BVSPCA sees more than 1,000 pets adopted at Mega Adoption event

More than 1,000 pets were adopted this past weekend, spearheaded by the Brandywine Valley SPCA adoption event at the Bob Carpenter Center at the University of Delaware this past weekend. The Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA) announced today that the weekend’s Mega Adoption Event® resulted in more than 1,000 adoptions. The event, held at the Bob Carpenter Center at the University of Delaware, brought...

What To Do: Chester County Ballon Fest floats into view

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Chester County Balloon Festival When there are hot air balloons floating in the sky over your head, you’re going to stop whatever you’re doing and turn your gaze skyward. Three things guaranteed to make you look up are helicopters, bald eagles and hot air balloons. If you want to experience the sensation of checking out hot air balloons in the...