What To Do: Philadelphia Flower Show returns to Convention Center

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, 215-988-8899, www.theflowershow.com) which runs through March 12. The PHS (Philadelphia Horticultural Society)...

Naval Sea Cadet Corps held fundraising banquet

Graduating Sea Cadets were honored at the annual banquet in Kennett Square, Saturday night. On Saturday February 25th Kennett Square, Pa; it was an evening of inspiration and patriotism, at the annual fundraiser banquet benefiting the William E. Taylor division of the c(USNSCC).  Based in Delaware, their mission is to expose youth, 11-17 years old in the Delaware, Eastern Maryland, Southern New Jersey...

2023 Chester County Science Research Competitions set for March 7 & 8

2022 Science Fair: Behavioral and Social Sciences Winners Each year, the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) holds the annual Chester County Science Research Competition (CCSRC). Now in its 34th year, the CCSRC brings over 300 students from more than 40 districts to the Parkesburg Point to show off their skills and abilities as scientists, engineers, mathematicians and more. The CCRSC features...

Downingtown East students take the plunge, raise over $13K for Special Olympics

The Downingtown High School East Special Olympics Club arrives to take the “Cool Schools Plunge” at the annual Special Olympics Philadelphia Polar Plunge at Citizens Bank Park. Earlier this month, the Downingtown High School East (DHSE) Special Olympics Club took part in the annual Special Olympics Polar Plunge at Citizens Bank Park. The team finished in second place for overall donations,...

What To Do: Kennett Winterfest tops busy weekend

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times  Kennett Winterfest This is a special time of year in Kennett Square – the time for a popular annual event known as the Kennett Winterfest. Usually, tickets are already sold out by this time but this year some tickets remain. The Annual Kennett Winterfest (http://kennettwinterfest.com/) will be held on February 25 from 12:30-4 p.m. in a tented area...

YMCA offering $5K signing bonus for childcare workers

YMCA Childcare staff cares for Chester County children In an effort to onboard additional qualified childcare professionals, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is hosting hiring open houses at YMCA locations throughout Chester County. Events will be hosted between March 1 – 21, 2023 to connect qualified candidates with open positions in early childhood education and school-age enrichment programs.  “Over...

What To Do: ‘Conversations with birds’

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Birds are all around us. Need proof — look at your car’s windshield after you park in an outdoor location. But, for the most part, birds are pretty cool. As they move through the sky and land on tree branches, telephone wires and roof eaves, they provide a momentary sense of delight — an accessible way for everyone to connect with the natural...

On-campus food pantries open in Downingtown Area School District

Downingtown High School West students, Principal Dr. Kurt Barker, and teacher Michelle Nass In a continued effort to support students facing food insecurity and homelessness, three schools in Downingtown Area School District (DASD) have opened on-campus food pantries this school year – Downingtown High School West (DHSW), Downingtown Middle School (DMS) and Lionville Elementary School (LES)....

Benchmark to sponsor Chamber’s Geography Bee; essay winners to receive tablets

The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry is announcing  Benchmark Federal Credit Union as the Technology Sponsor for the regional competition of the National Civics Bee, allowing the top 20 winners of the essay contest to receive free tablets. “The Chamber is excited to partner with Benchmark Federal Credit Union for the live quiz event. We greatly appreciate Benchmark FCU’s generosity...

W. Chester Restaurant Week returns, Feb. 26

WEST CHESTER- The West Chester Business Improvement District (BID) announced that West Chester Restaurant Week is back again this year! The event will run from Sunday, Feb. 26 to Sunday, March 5. With 24 restaurants participating, there is something for everyone in West Chester! During Restaurant Week each participating restaurant will create a special multi-course prix fixe menu at a price point of...