So. Chester Business and Professional Women to meet Sept. 15

The Southern Chester County Business and Professional Women’s Club will hold a Get to Know Us Meet & Greet on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Twelves Grill & Café, 10 Exchange Place, West Grove, Pennsylvania. Complimentary light refreshments served. All women of Southern Chester County are invited to connect with women at this event! For information email Terry...

Radley Run plans upgrades to golf course

BIRMINGHAM — Radley Run continues to move to the forefront of West Chester area member owned Family Centered Country Clubs. The Radley Run membership overwhelmingly passed a resolution to enhance and renovate an already outstanding golf course. Enhancements and upgrades are scheduled to begin this fall and will be completed prior to the start of the regular golf season in the spring of 2016.  All...

Rotary goes to ‘new heights’ Thursday for Phila. Outward Bound School

West Chester rappelling event raises funds for local youth   By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times West Chester’s Mayor Carolyn Comitta rappels down the side of One Logan Square. WEST CHESTER – When Philadelphia’s Mayor Nutter invited West Chester’s Mayor Carolyn Comitta to rappel down the side of the 31 story One Logan Square to fundraise for the Philadelphia Outward Bound School;...

The Land Conservancy celebrates 20 year with Hootenanny, Sept. 12

The Land Conservancy of Southern Chester County is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a Hootenanny Hoedown, Sept. 12. EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Land Conservancy of Southern Chester County is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a Hootenanny Hoedown, Sept. 12. The event, which starts at 5:30 pm, will be held at The Ruins on the PA Hunt Cup Course.    Send article as PDF   ...

United Way allocates $95K to five new vital community service programs

  WEST CHESTER— United Way of Chester County welcomes five new service programs to an existing network of over 60 funded  programs under the Community Impact Fund.  $95,000 has been allocated to support the new programs each year for a two year period, under United Way’s education and health initiatives. United Way’s network is extensive but the work is local providing education, health,...

Victory delays water fundraiser due to low water

Victory co-founders Ron Barchet and Bill Covaleski standing in the low waters of the Brandywine Creek — has made canoeing on parts of the creek impossible, forcing the cancellation of the Headwaters cleanup/fundraising event. DOWNINGTOWN — Victory Brewing Company’s daylong celebration and fundraiser, Victory for the Headwaters, scheduled for Sept. 12, has been cancelled due to low water levels...

What Do To: Tiffany featured at Winterthur

Also: Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show and last gasps of summer By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Winterthur Museum in Delaware presents “Tiffany Glass: Painting with Color and Light” opening this weekend. Three things usually come to mind when people hear the name “Tiffany” — Tiffany lamps, fine jewelry by Tiffany and the movie “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” All three will be included...

Chesco Commissioners invest additional $2 million in Coatesville initiatives

Parking, new senior center, transportation & retail to shape ‘Coatesville Gateway’   COATESVILLE – Yesterday, at the city’s Gateway Park, county leadership, area elected officials, nonprofit agencies and members of the community gathered to hear a special announcement regarding Chester County’s latest investment in Coatesville development initiatives. Chester County Commissioners...

Black Violin to bring high-energy music to Cheney, Sept. 9

Wil B and Kev Marcus of Black Violin will be performing their one-of-kind style of string music at Cheney University, Sept. 9. THORNBURY —Two classically trained musicians – violinist Kev Marcus and violist Will B, aka Black Violin – will fill Cheyney University’s Marian Anderson Music Center with music on Wednesday Sept. 9 at 7 pm. A perennial favorite at the University, they describe...

PA State Police host free ‘Camp Cadet’

Chesco kids seek achievement, growth and pride By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times AVONDALE– The Pennsylvania State Police,  Avondale Barracks recently hosted its free, week-long ‘Camp Cadet’ for approximately 120 Chester County youth.  Founded locally in 1971, this annual mid-August event partners both local and state law enforcement to provide positive life skills, foster...