Willistown Conservation Trust co-founders honored
Pair will receive award from Chester County Fund for Women and Girls
Bonnie Van Alen, president and executive director of Willistown Conservation Trust, and Alice Hausmann, vice chair as well as chair of the trust’s Community Farm Program Committee are being honored.
Two co-founders of the Willistown Conservation Trust have been named the 2014 recipients of the Chester County Fund for Women and...
Tractor trek a benefit for wounded veterans
Cross-country journey to include parade in Kennett Square on Sunday
A parade of classic, antique tractors of all colors, models, and makes will be led through Kennett Square on Sunday by a Honey Brook man in a specially modified 1948 John Deere, dubbed the “Johnabilt” for its retrofitted 1984 Peterbilt cab.
C. Ivan Stoltzfus, a retired farmer and auctioneer, plans to drive his tractor across the...
Four area nonprofits receive $136,000
They are recipients of spring grants from Brandywine Health Foundation
The staff of the Brandywine Health Foundation illustrates its commitment to the Coatesville area.
The Brandywine Health Foundation recently announced grants totaling $136,000, bringing the foundation’s giving since it began awarding grants in 2002 to over $12 million.
“Earlier this week our board of directors unanimously...
Tractor trek a tribute to wounded veterans
Cross-country journey to include Kennett Square parade on Sunday
A parade of classic, antique tractors of all colors, models, and makes will be led through Kennett Square on Sunday by a Honey Brook man in a specially modified 1948 John Deere, dubbed the “Johnabilt” for its retrofitted 1984 Peterbilt cab.
C. Ivan Stoltzfus, a retired farmer and auctioneer, plans to drive his tractor across the...
Chamberlain takes reins for Unionville Fair
Replaces Shea who oversaw move to Willowdale, addition of Rodeo and more
Outgoing Unionville Fair President Jayne Shea hands off the gavel to new President Danielle Chamberlain, who will now lead the event. A Unionville staples since starting in 1924, the fair promises to be even bigger and better in the fall of 2014.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — From being at point of crisis, to again being a thriving community...
YMCAs to celebrate Healthy Kids Day
National event aims to keep children moving, learning
On Saturday, April 26, area YMCAs will celebrate Healthy Kids Day, a potpourri of free events throughout the community to inspire kids to keep their minds and bodies active.
From 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., YMCA of the Brandywine Valley and YMCA of the Upper Main Line Y branches will feature games, healthy snacks, arts and crafts, fitness and/or dance...
Residents urged to ‘Race Against Violence’
19th annual event supports Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County
Another sure sign of spring: Preregistration is underway for the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc.’s 19th Annual Chester County Race Against Violence, to be held Saturday, April 26.
The race has become a popular way to support the agency’s many direct services, such as counseling and court accompaniment, as...
Trees destined for east branch of Brandywine
600 native species to be planted Saturday in East Brandywine
On Saturday, April 19, a formidable planting posse will converge at the southeast corner of Rt. 282 and Dowlin Forge Road in East Brandywine Township.
Organized by the Brandywine Conservancy, the group will plant 600 native trees along the east branch of the Brandywine at a property owned by East Brandywine Township. Volunteers from Guardians...
Lincoln University to open Danjuma African Art Center
New facility will expand access to institution’s growing collection
Dr. Robert R. Jennings, Lincoln University’s president, is extending an invitation to the community to share in the opening of the new African art center.
The public is invited to help Lincoln University celebrate the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Danjuma African Art Center on Saturday, April 12, at 12:30 p.m.
General...
Teen drivers to compete in safety competition
Winner will receive $2,000 scholarship, qualify for state contest
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office Highway Safety Project will be teaming up with its safety partners in Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties to kick off the First Annual Teen Safe Driving Competition.
The event will be held on Wednesday, April 9, from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Technical College...
