Young scientists gather at WCU to compete in the 2025 Chester County Science Research Competition

A student at the Salk Fair explains his research to a volunteer judge. Young scientists from across Chester County once again met for the chance to showcase their knowledge and engage in friendly rivalry at the 2025 Chester County Science Research Competition (CCSRC), organized by the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU). On Tuesday, March 11, and Wednesday, March 12, the West Chester University...

What To Do: With Spring looming, St. Patrick’s Day events fill event calendar

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Wilmington Spring will arrive in a few days and that’s cause for celebration. In 2025, the spring equinox takes place on March 20 at 5:01 a.m. It is the astronomical beginning of the spring season in the Northern Hemisphere and the autumn season in the Southern Hemisphere. With spring on the horizon, the schedule...

Harlem Wizards come to Unionville, March 22

The Harlem Wizards The Harlem Wizards are bringing their electrifying brand of basketball to Unionville High School on Saturday, March 22, at 6:00 p.m., promising an unforgettable evening of high-flying dunks, dazzling ball-handling, and plenty of laughs. This one-night-only event, hosted by the Unionville-Chadds Ford Education Foundation (UCFEF), will feature the Wizards taking on the UCF All-Stars,...

WCU to inaugurate 16th President, March 28

Dr. Laurie Bernotsky West Chester University President Dr. Laurie Bernotsky’s one prerequisite for an inauguration is that it celebrates not one, but all — all students, all faculty, all staff, all alumni, all supporters, all community partners and neighbors. Dr. Laurie Bernotsky, DPhil, will be inaugurated as West Chester University’s 16th president and, historically, its second woman president...

What To Do: Champion Eagles featured at Philadelphia Sportscard & Memorabilia Show

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times If you’re an Eagles fan (and who in this area isn’t?) and you’d like a chance to see your heroes up close (and maybe even get an autograph), you’ll have a golden opportunity to do it this weekend. Many of the Philadelphia Eagles standouts from the Super Bowl LIX season along with the Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts will be autograph guests this...

CCIU celebrates student’s achievement in DECA National Competition

Ansh Gandhi, a 12th-grade student from Downingtown Area School District’s STEM Academy, proudly displays his medal at the Pennsylvania DECA Competition. The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) proudly announces the outstanding achievement of Ansh Gandhi, a 12th-grade student from Downingtown Area School District’s (DASD) STEM Academy, who has qualified for the prestigious DECA National...

LCH opens Primary Care Services in West Grove

Joseph A. Greco, MD and LCH Provider, Dimas Cortez, CRNP LCH Health and Community Services started seeing patients for Primary Care Services in West Grove Monday. In addition to specialty care services, the West Grove Health Center will provide the same primary care services as the Kennett Square and Oxford Health Centers. By delivering primary care such as routine wellness exams and health screenings...

What To Do: First sign of Spring — Phila. Flower Show

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Philadelphia Flower Show If you’re in the mood for flowers – lots and lots of flowers – all you need do is make a visit to this year’s Philadelphia Flower Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (12th and Arch streets, Philadelphia, www.theflowershow.com) which runs through March 9. The PHS (Philadelphia Horticultural Society) Philadelphia...

Unionville students selected for elite choral groups

The Unionville High School students selected for prestigious Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District Choir. Katie Cotrotsios, Noori Choudhary, Marshall Gantt, Ian Gushurst, Nathaniel Gushurst, Brianna Greeley, Sofia McClain, Morgan Monthei, Will Neuberger, Advith Rajkumar and Jinny Zhao. Unionville High School (UHS) Choral students were selected to perform in two major choral organizations,...

Housing Partnership of Chester County announces new executive director

The Housing Partnership of Chester County (HPCC) announced the appointment of Jeffrey D. Spencer (Jeff) as its new Executive Director, effective March 3, 2025. With a distinguished career in nonprofit leadership spanning over three decades, Jeff is poised to continue the agency’s advancement towards expanded services and meaningful programs that create and grow safe, stable communities throughout...