The Regional Foundation presents $500K check to Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance

L-r: Deb Bentzel, The Regional Foundation Senior Program Officer; Amber Little-Turner, Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance Executive Director; Kevin Dow, The Regional Foundation Executive DirectorCREDIT Robert Williams The Regional Foundation presented the Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance with a  check for $500,000 on March 27, representing the Neighborhood Grant awarded to the organization in collaboration...

Kennett Supervisor OK 2 measure for new building project

The Kennett Township Board of Supervisors approved two motions regarding the Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) new building project. The first motion granted a waiver of any traffic impact fees typically associated with a traffic impact assessment. This waiver will save KACS $60,000-$75,000. The second motion approved the Kennett Area Community Service Land Development application as a Preliminary/Final...

DCCC to hold handbag fundraiser, March 21

If you love Bingo and designer handbags, and would like to support a great cause, don’t miss Designer Bag Bingo, a fundraiser to benefit Delaware County Community College’s New Choices Career Development Program. The event will be held on Thursday, 3/21 on the Marple Campus (910 S. Media Line Road, Media, Pa.). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and bingo begins at 6 p.m. Designer Bag Bingo includes a light...

DCCC Baseball opens season March 2

The DCCC Phantoms men’s baseball team opens its season March 2. The Delaware County Community College Phantoms baseball team is ready to return to the diamond and showcase their skills in what promises to be an exciting season. The team faces a challenging 36-game schedule against seasoned National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II and III opponents, along with some tough opponents...

Kennett Rotary announces 2nd annual ‘Kennett On Top’ fundraiser

Attendees at the 2023 Kennett On Top event. The Rotary Club of Kennett Square announces its second annual signature fundraiser, “Kennett on Top,” on Saturday, June 22. Last year, the inaugural event was a huge success held on top of the parking garage in downtown Kennett Square! Partygoers couldn’t have asked for better weather, and with the dressy casual atmosphere, great food, fabulous wine,...

UHS Used Book Fair starts Feb. 24

The Unionville High School Used Book Fair kicks off this weekend Saturday 2/24 & Sunday 2/25. The Used Book Sale has been part of the community since 1996 and is Unionville High Schools largest fundraiser. All proceeds go to “curriculum enrichment grants” In 2023-24 The High School PTO has funded laptops for the engineering department, started to outfit the library and new student...

2 WCU buildings get LEED Gold certifiction

A LEED Gold certification plaque awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council in Washington, D.C. will soon be displayed in West Chester University’s Sciences & Engineering Center and The Commons (SECC). Standing next to a replica of the plaque that is currently on its way to the SECC is (l to r) Senior Associate Vice President of Facilities Dave McNamara, Sustainability Council Chair and Associate...

KACS to launch 13th Annual Empty Bowls Event Feb. 23

Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) – Almost 70 years ago, KACS delivered their first holiday food baskets to families living in Kennett Square. Today, with the support of area businesses, community members, partner agencies, funders, and volunteers, KACS provides crisis services, housing stability, food, and an educational path forward for individuals, families, and seniors living in Southern...

Lionville Middle School’s Kirby named outstanding PA Asst. Principal for 2024

Andrew W. Kirby Andrew W. Kirby, Assistant Principal of Lionville Middle School (LMS) in the Downingtown Area School District, was selected as Pennsylvania’s 2024 Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year by the Pennsylvania Principals Association. As a state winner in the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) National Outstanding Assistant Principal (NOAP) of the Year Program,...

County Democrats announce 2024 endorsements

Chester County’s Democratic Party incumbents for state Senate and House seats were all endorsed at Wednesday night’s endorsement convention leading up to the April 23 Primary Election. Only two of the General Assembly races were contested, with the 155th District’s incumbent Danielle Friel Otten receiving endorsement, and Elizabeth Moro receiving endorsement for the 160th District...