CCIU holds annual staff awards dinner
Sue Mateka, CCIU Hall of Fame inductee, poses with her family.
On the evening of May 8, the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) transformed the Technical College High School (TCHS) Pickering campus into an awards celebration, held to recognize distinguished service among its employees.
The Awards & Recognition Celebration, now in its 42nd year, honors excellence across the 1,800-employee organization....
What To Do On Mothers’ Day: Longwood’s Festival of Fountains, Kennett Symphony at Winterthur
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
Sunday is Mother’s Day which means there will be a slew of different special events to celebrate the occasion over the next three days.
Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, www.longwoodgardens.org) is inviting visitors to enjoy the beauty of late spring – and to have a special Mother’s Day.
The “Festival of Fountains”...
What To Do: FL!P Circus, Willowdale Steeplechase on tap
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
FL!P Circus
Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus closed down a few years ago for many reasons – including PETA protests at every tour stop.
Big touring productions which featured an array of performing animals no longer held the appeal they once had.
Fortunately, there are several smaller circuses — top-flight circuses — performing...
What To Do: Steeplechase, Cinco De Mayo, First Friday & more
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Winterthur Point-to-Point Races
This weekend has a trio of events which are traditionally party time events – celebrating Mexico for Cinco de Mayo, cheering with friends while watching the Kentucky Derby on television and enjoying a day at the races at Winterthur Point-to-Point.
There will be a bustle of activity this weekend on Kennett Pike just...
CCIU joins 55th Anniversary celebration for Special Olympics
An athlete and a volunteer run on the track at the Special Olympics
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) is honored to join the Special Olympics in celebrating its 55th anniversary on Friday, May 2, 2025, with a day of inspiration, athleticism, and community connection at the Coatesville Memorial Stadium.
This milestone event will welcome over 1,000 athletes, ages 8 to 22, from across Chester...
What To Do: West Chester Film Festival opens
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Spring is here with flowers in bloom everywhere. Winter is now in the rear-view mirror and, not surprisingly, the area’s schedule of special things is filled to the brim.
Five of the area’s more popular events are slated for this weekend – two art shows, a film festival and a pair of dog-related activities.
If you’re looking for something...
KSQ Farmers Market returns May 2
The KSQ Farmers Market
The KSQ Farmers Market is back to its weekly rhythm starting Friday, May 2nd, bringing together farmers and neighbors for the freshest local produce and goods in the heart of Kennett Square. Consumers can connect directly with small growers and producers, building relationships, trust, and a stronger local food economy.
“Coming together as a community to support local farmers...
Unionville, W. Chester East to represent Chester County at State Academic Competition
Finalist trophies await the top three high school academic teams for the Pennsylvania State Academic Competition at the Pennsylvania State Capitol.
Unionville High School, whose academic team took the county victory in March, will represent Chester County in the Pennsylvania State Academic Competition on Friday, May 2, at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg.
Unionville will compete with...
What To Do: Big list of holiday events this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This is the big holiday weekend for Spring 2025.
Passover concludes on April 19 – sandwiched between Good Friday on April 18 and Easter Sunday on April 20.
The list of holiday events is long and varied – and the Easter Bunny is a very busy little mammal.
Linvilla Orchards (137 West Knowlton Road, Media, 610-876-7116, www.linvilla.com) will be...
Youth organizations to host food drives for needy families
Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) announced that three local youth organizations are stepping up in a big way this spring! Unionville Recreation Association (URA), FC Chesco, and Healthy Kids Running Club are teaming up to host a series of food drives to support the KACS Food Cupboard and help provide healthy, nutritious food to families in need.
Each month, the KACS Food Cupboard serves over 3,000...
