Dinniman-backed Lyme bill awaits Corbett’s signature
The Eastern Deer Tick, the source of Lyme Disease in Chester County.
WEST CHESTER – State Senator Andy Dinniman announced friday that Senate Bill 177, the Lyme and Related Tick-Borne Disease Surveillance, Education and Prevention and Treatment Act, has been approved by the Pennsylvania General Assembly and now awaits Gov. Tom Corbett’s signature.
Dinniman, a co-sponsor of the legislation, said...
What To Do: Community Day, Hootenanny and More
First weekend of summer is packed with family-friendly events
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
East Goshen’s Community Day celebration takes place June 21, with a full day of fun, capped by fireworks.
This is the time of year when people love to get out in the open air. It is the season for outdoor festivals and family events.
East Goshen Township Community Park (1580 Paoli Pike, West...
Breakfast/Network session for new businesses, June 27
EXTON — The Chester County Economic Development Council is hosting a breakfast and networking session on Get Prepared to Start or Grow Your Business on Friday, June 27 from 7:45 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.
The event is free thanks to funding from PREP and the PA Department of Community and Economic Development. PREP (Partnerships for Regional Economic Performance) is a statewide network of workforce and...
Local author, blogger to sign her book at library, July 1
Local author and blogger Meredith Spidel will be signing copies of her latest book, at the Chester County Library, July 1.
EXTON — Short story author and blogger, Meredith Spidel, will be available to sign and sell copies of her anthologies in the main lobby of the Chester Country Library on Tuesday, July 1st from 1-4:00 p.m. Stop by and meet her!
Meredith Spidel blogs at The Mom of the Year,...
Milne’s annual Kid fest, June 21
MALVERN – Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls and children of all ages are welcome at “The Greatest Show in Chester County!”: Rep. Duane Milne’s Annual Kids Fest extravaganza on Saturday, June 21.
This year’s event will be at a brand new location as it has moved to the Great Valley Middle School. Milne (R-Chester) will once again host his family event from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. that...
What To Do: St. Joseph’s Community Fest in D-town & More
Whether looking for fun with Dad or just cool music, there are events for you
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
Saint Joseph Church in Downingtownhosts its annual “Community Festival” from June 17-21.
Kids of all ages — from six to 60 — will agree that one of their favorite summer activities is attending a festival or a fair. Nothing says summertime quite like the lights...
Dinniman recognizes National Hunger Awareness Month
State Senator Andy Dinniman meets with volunteer gardeners from the Coatesville Community Gardens.
COATESVILLE — State Senator Andy Dinniman recently joined volunteers and officials from the Chester County Food Bank to recognize National Hunger Awareness Month at the Coatesville Community Gardens located next to Trinity Episcopal Church on East Lincoln Highway in Coatesville.
“I must thank the...
CrossFit hosts benefit BBQ/Workout June 28
CrossFit Kennett Square will host a benefit to help find a cure for Diamond Blackfan Anemia, which Milledge Estes, a son of one of CrossFit’s members current suffers from.
KENNETT SQUARE — Crossfit Kennett Square is holding Mighty Milledge, a charity workout and BBQ to find a cure for the rare disease that Milledge Estes, the son of one of their members, has. Milledge was diagnosed with Diamond...
Bass fishing tournaments resume June 17
Howdy Benner, along with Chris & Kim Urban, Howard John and Linda Taylor, all of Chester County, will again spearhead TNT – Tuesday Night Tournaments — which kicks off the 2014 season on June 17.
This bass fishing tournament on Marsh Creek Lake is held every Tuesday nights through Aug. 27.
This is an open event with a $30 fee and $10 for a Lunker entry. The tournament runs from 6 pm –...
What To Do: WWII remembrance, water fun & more
House and Garden tour, street fests just part of busy weekend schedule
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
The Mid Atlantic Air Museum will be paying tribute to the 70th anniversary of D-Day, with a vintage air show, feature World War II-era planes, reenactors (as pictured aboves) period music and comedy acts.
If you take a short trip past the northwestern part of Chester County, you can take...
