LCH Health and Community Services celebrates ribbon cutting of new LCH Pharmacy

Left to right: LCH Executive Assistant, Mariel Whitney; LCH Director of Development, Kate Wickersham; PA State Representative, Christina Sappey; Kennett Square Mayor, Matt Fetick; LCH Board Chairman, John RaJerty; SCCCC President & CEO, Cheryl Kuhn; Chester County Board of Commissioners Vice-Chair, Marian Moskowitz; LCH CMO, JosephA. Greco, MD; LCH CEO, Ronan W. Gannon; PA State Senator, John I....

Kennett Winterfest to feature 60+ breweries, 2 indie bands, live demonstrations, and new non-alcoholic options

Kennett Collaborative announced Kennett Winterfest is just around the corner on February 22. Admission includes unlimited tastings from a lineup of more than 60 carefully selected craft breweries plus vendors, food trucks, live music, and more, sponsored by Wilkinson Farms and Wistar Motors. New This Year: Non-Alcoholic Options At Winterfest, both Regular Admission and NA ticket-holders may sample...

Kennett Square Newcomers’ Club to hold New Member Fair, Feb. 13

KSANC invites residents in and around Kennett Square to attend a New Member Fair: Thursday, February 13, 2025 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Kennett Area Senior Center, Wendal room 427 S. Walnut Street, Kennett Square, 19348 KSANC is an active social group, nearly 200 women strong, whose purpose is to welcome and support area residents to connect with the community. KSANC supports over fifteen activities, and...

DASD celebrates Black History Month

During last year’s Black History Month celebration, second-grade students at East Ward Elementary School honored influential figures by researching and presenting on notable individuals from Black history. Black History Month is observed annually in February, and Downingtown Area School District (DASD) is proud to join this year’s celebration of the contributions and successes of African Americans...

What To Do: Firebird Festival returns to Phoenixville

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Firebird Festival There are four outdoor event which might be easy choices for those willing to brave the winter conditions – Phoenixville’s Firebird Festival, “Astra Lumina Philadelphia” and “Freeze” events in Holmes and Manayunk. Phoenixville’s annual Firebird Festival (Veterans Field, 192 Mowere Road, Phoenixville, www.firebirdfestival.com)...

Fundraiser for Colonial Theater planned for Feb. 15

The historic Colonial Theatre (227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460) is excited to host one of its most important fundraisers of the year in support of a critical restoration project for its iconic 1903 Theatre. On Saturday, February 15, at 8 p.m., the Colonial will host the Floydian Trip: Brick by Brick to Benefit the 1903 Theatre event, a special concert fundraiser dedicated to raising money...

County families get a taste of summer at the 2025 Summer Adventures Camp & Activities Fair

Local families gathered at the 2025 Summer Adventures Camp and Activities Fair to talk to a variety of camp representatives and get a jump start on their summer plans. Chester County students and their families enjoyed an early taste of summer fun at the 2025 Summer Adventures Camp and Activities Fair on Thursday, January 23, 2025, held at the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU). Organized by...

What To Do: Celebrating the Year of the Snake

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Year of the Snake With temperatures dipping into the low teens and occasionally into single digits, the best choice for weekend activities is an indoor event. Fortunately, the weekend calendar features indoor events including an array of Lunar New Year events, a movie screening, a Swedish mid-winter meal, tastings at local wineries, a huge horticultural...

UCFSD students work together for MLK Jr. National Day of Service

Unionville-Chadds Ford School District students work on community projects on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s actions and words continue to inspire us, reminding us of his enduring challenge: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” On Monday, January 20, students, families and staff of UCFSD’s four elementary schools—...

Kennett Sq. Rotary announces closure

Monday morning, the Kennett Square Rotary announced its closure after 75 years. Here is the formal statement: “With pride and sadness, we announce our closure after 75 years of dedicated service to the community. “Chartered in 1949, the Rotary Club of Kennett Square is the first and longest-standing Rotary club in Kennett Square. Since our inception, we have fostered two other local clubs....