Domestic Violence Center of Chester County marks start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month with events
Domestic Violence Awareness Month is more than just a moment of reflection—it’s a powerful call to action. For thousands of survivors, it can be the turning point that brings hope, safety, and a path to healing. This year is particularly significant, as DVCCC served 1,886 victims/survivors of domestic violence in Chester County—the highest number of annual survivors the organization has ever...
Friends of the Chester County Library Fall Book Sale, Oct 4-6
The Friends of the Chester County Library Fall Book Sale is scheduled for October 4-6, 2024. A variety of books, music, movie CDs, and DVDs will all be sold at bargain prices. A large selection of children’s books will be available in a separate room.
Friday, October 4, 6-8:30 pm — The sale starts for members of the Friends of the Chester County Library only. Memberships can be purchased on Friday...
Awarding-winng Mummers to be featured in West Chester Christmas Parade
The South Philadelphia String Band.
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce is announcing an all-star lineup of marching bands for the 2024 West Chester Christmas Parade sponsored by Chester County Hospital, as the borough caps off its 225th anniversary year during the parade voted “Best Local Parade” and “Best Family-Friendly Event” by readers of Main Line Today.
“Save yourself a trip...
William Coleman and Diabolo win the $40,000 Brooke USA CCI4-S at Plantation Field International
William Coleman riding Diabolo in the cross phase of the CCI4-S copyright Amy Dragoo Photography.
A clear across country clinched the win for US Olympic Eventing Team member William Coleman and Diabolo, a 12-year-old Holsteiner gelding (Diarado x Roulett M) owned by the Diabolo Group, in the $40,000 Brooke USA CCI4-S at the Plantation Field International Three-Day Event. Coleman and Diabolo took the...
WCU dedicates new court to former coaches Kane and Delaney
Pictured (l to r) at the Kane DeLaney Court ceremony are Terry Beattie, Director of Athletics; Damien Blair, Head Coach, Men’s Basketball; Dr. Zebulun Davenport, Vice President for University Advancement & External Affairs; Dick DeLaney, former Men’s Basketball Coach and Honoree; Deirdre Kane, former Women’s Basketball Coach and Honoree; Dr. Laurie Bernotsky, President, West Chester...
Knapp’s artwork to be shown at Uptown!, Oct 4
Chester County artist Gwenn Knapp—known for the stunning photo-realism of her work—will kick off a solo exhibit at West Chester’s Uptown! theater on Friday, October 4, from 4 to 8 pm—coinciding with West Chester’s Gallery Walk.
Aptly titled “Dreams & Drama,” the exhibit includes vibrant new paintings of people passionately involved in doing what they love—many of them on stage...
Brandywine Valley SPCA expands reach into New Jersey with new agreement
Samantha is among the animals impacted by Brandywine Valley SPCA’s new agreement.
Leadership of Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA), Animal Adoption Center (AAC), and both governing boards, led by BVSPCA Board President Crystal Crawford, and AAC Board President Kathryn Lambert, have approved entering into an affiliation agreement. The partnership expands BVSPCA’s lifesaving reach into New Jersey,...
Equestrian legends to be celebrated at Plantation Field International
DD and Michael Matz
The Plantation Field International Three-Day Event kicks off this Thursday, September 19 with dressage for the CCI2-S and CCI3-S divisions in the Main Arena. The CCI4-S and CCI1-S divisions begin on Friday with dressage, and all divisions continue with show jumping and cross country on Saturday and Sunday. Refer to online schedule for division times.
Three of the four riders who...
Sahler-Sedan VFW Post 287: more than 100 years of history, honoring a Coatesville native
By Joe Felice, Special to the Times
On September 6th, I had the opportunity to enjoy the festivities at First Friday in Coatesville. While walking along the many tables and displays I was overwhelmed with joy when I came across a familiar face, Claresa Whitfield. Claresa along with John Ney had both set up a table to represent Sahler-Sedan VFW Post 287.
For John and I, this was our first time...
Coatesville residents learn about Affordable health care resources while receiving free laundry services thanks to Equity Health Center
Moira Gassenmeyer, EHC Integrated Health Director, Moses of Fluff & Fold, and Grace Fuller, EHC Community Engagement Coordinator
As national and worldwide attention was focused on Philadelphia yesterday for the presidential debate, a local Equity Health Center (EHC) event in the city of Coatesville illustrated how major progess in achieving health equity can be made with many small steps. equityhealthcenter.org
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