New program connects people with homeless shelters
ConnectPoints lists contact numbers for those seeking shelters in Chester County
ConnectPoints works with county funded agencies to help people find housing services to fit their needs.
WEST CHESTER – ConnectPoints, Chester County’s new Homeless Coordinated Assessment System will be operational on Monday, July 1.
ConnectPoints will list contact information for emergency shelter or housing services...
Chester County Library joins Foundation Center’s international network
Cooperating Collection Provides Resources for Local Grant seekers
The Foundation Center provides information about how to apply for grants.
EXTON – The Chester County Library has become a Cooperating Collection of the Foundation Center of New York, offering a new collection of funding resources for nonprofit organizations and other grant seekers in Chester County.
The Chester County Cooperating...
Chester County SPCA seeking to share surplus
Weekend ‘Adopt-a-Thon’ includes reduced fees for potential pets
The animal rescue business is going a little too well at the moment, according to officials at the Chester County SPCA. A surplus of adoption-ready pets has prompted the nonprofit to run a weekend special in an effort to reduce its population.
“The love of an animal is priceless. And now the Chester County SPCA makes it more...
Chester County Library to host Mini Maker Fair
June 23, this year’s Community Day, will feature a day full of inventions
The Mini Maker Fair is a family-friendly event that will celebrate the Do-It-Yourself mentality and showcase a number of innovative projects.
EXTON — The Chester County Library will host their 3rd annual Community Day on Sunday, June 23, 2013 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s theme is a Mini Maker Fair.
A...
Local YMCA’s to host world’s largest swimming lession, Tuesday
World-wide event intended to bring attention to water safety
WEST CHESTER — On Tuesday, June 18, The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL), will attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the fourth year in a row. Team WLSL holds the current Guinness World Record for the largest simultaneous swimming lesson, which stands at 24,873 participants, representing 15 different countries across...
‘History on Tap’ comes to Dilworthtown Inn
Program to preview Adrian Martinez exhibit at Chester County Historical Society
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Artist Adrian Martinez (right) gets into position at Martin’s Tavern in Marshallton so his wife, Leah Martinez, can photograph the scene for use in one of the paintings that will comprise the 2015 exhibit, “History in the Making: A Contemporary Artist’s View of...
Animal-advocacy volunteer receives honor
Chester County SPCA’s board treasurer singled out for recognition
Frank Sobyak, the Chester County SPCA’s board treasurer, displays his Volunteer of the YearAward with his daughter, Beth Ann Sobyak, and his wife, Ardyth Sobyak.
Anyone connected with the Chester County SPCA routinely touts its superb volunteers, a dedicated crew that serves as an integral part of the nonprofit’s operation.
However,...
Chester County SPCA gala gets rave reviews
Annual fund-raiser draws more than 350 to Unionville horse farm
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A colorful carriage parade is a popular tradition of the Chester County SPCA’s annual Forget-Me-Not fund-raiser.
The assessment of attendees at the Chester County SPCA’s elegant 26th Annual Forget-Me-Not Gala in Unionville on Sunday proved overwhelmingly positive.
Factoring in...
State encourages preparation for hurricane season
First named storm of hurricane season brings reminder to prepare for emergencies, consider flood insurance
Harrisburg – With the Atlantic hurricane season now under way, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency reminds residents to always be prepared for the possibility of severe weather.
“The remnants of Hurricane Sandy brought so much devastation to much of the state last October,” said...
Chester County Balloon Festival poised to soar
Annual, crowd-pleasing event to be held at Plantation Field Friday, Saturday
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The balloon glow always offers great photo opportunities for visitors to the Chester County Balloon Festival, which will be held Friday and Saturday at Plantation Field in Unionville.
A popular, quintessential Chester County event is about to take flight: The 2013 Balloon...
