YMCA names Wilson Chief Strategy and Growth Officer
Heather W. Wilson
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine announced the appointment of Heather W. Wilson as Chief Strategy and Growth Officer. Wilson brings with her 12 years of leadership experience within the YMCA movement and a passion for public health and health equity.
Most recently, Wilson served as the Senior Vice President of Membership and Health Innovation for the YMCA of Central New York, leading...
West Chester plans even more holiday lights for local shoppers
Beginning this week, the historic borough of West Chester is lighting up more downtown blocks than ever – and hosting more free holiday events than ever – to attract visitors to the 50+ retail stores and 60+ restaurants that make downtown West Chester so unforgettable during the holiday season.
The historic borough of West Chester is lighting up more downtown blocks than ever – and hosting more...
Kennett Square plans busy schedule of holiday events
The Kennett Square Holiday Light Parade
“Whether you call Kennett Square home or visit during the season, there is no place like Kennett Square for the holidays,” says Daniel Embree, Kennett Collaborative’s Executive Director. “I love strolling through town with a warm drink in hand or marveling at the matchless light displays at Longwood Gardens. There are a ‘million ways’ to revel in...
YMCA expanding Adaptive Programs for children and adults
A YMCA camp counselor and child spend time together at Camp Bumblebee, an Adaptive Day Camp that features a higher staff ratio to meet the needs of children with developmental delays and disabilities. Camp Bumblebee will be offered at three Chester County locations in the Summer of 2024.
At a time when social isolation is a growing problem, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) has announced the expansion...
Phanatic, ‘Holiday Movies’ featured in 2023 Coatesville Christmas Parade
A Mummers string band travels down the Lincoln Highway in Chester County’s Hometown Christmas Parade.Photo Credit: Robert O. Williams/ The Williams Group
It’s a Wonderful Life at Chester County’s largest hometown parade, the Coatesville Christmas Parade, taking center stage down the historic Lincoln Highway, on Dec. 2, at 10:00 a.m. Originally a community project christened in 1960, the parade...
What To Do: Events saluting our Veterans fill busy weekend schedule
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Fort Mifflin
November 11 is Veterans Day, and many area attractions will honor veterans in a variety of ways.
The motto for the day is the Latin phrase, “Nos salutant vos,” which translates to “We salute you” in English.
Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November...
LCH teams up with Concordville Subaru/Nissan to collect winter coats for kids
Local kids in need were able to pick out a new winter coat, thanks to a coat drive from LCH and Concordville Subaru/Nissan.
LCH Health and Community Services joined with Concordville Subaru and Nissan once again to distribute 300 brand new coats for children in the community.
Just in time for the first freeze of the season, LCH staff spent Thursday, November 2nd helping children from all over southern...
Eagles’ Brown to speak on homelessness awareness at DASD event
Sydney Brown
Downingtown Area School District (DASD) is excited to welcome Philadelphia Eagles Safety Sydney Brown for a special session on homelessness awareness on Tuesday, November 14 at 6 p.m. in the Downingtown High School West High auditorium (445 Manor Avenue, Downingtown).
Brown’s journey from homelessness to the NFL serves as a remarkable testament to his resilience and determination. During...
What To Do: 89th PA Hunt Cup
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Pennsylvania Hunt Cup
There are several events in the area this weekend with impressive numbers regarding anniversaries – lofty numbers such as 89, 76, 54, 48, and 42 – numbers marking the events’ anniversaries.
The Pennsylvania Hunt Cup (Pennsylvania Hunt Cup racecourse, Newark Road, Unionville, 484-888-6619, http://pahuntcup.org) is one of the...
Unionville Art Gala returns for 47th year, Nov. 17-18
Jersey Calf by Shawn Faust
Unionville High School Art Gala celebrates its 47th year. The annual art show and sale, to be held November 17 and 18 at Unionville High School, showcases local working artists, Unionville High School (UHS) Alumni, and current UHS student artists. In addition to beautiful artwork, there is live music to entertain and delicious desserts to enjoy. Funds raised will benefit...
