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...
What To Do: A holiday weekend for love
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Hagley Museum
Valentine’s Day 2023 is just a few days away — February 14.
That means that married couples, lovers, boyfriends and girlfriends, boyfriends and boyfriends, engaged couples, girlfriends and girlfriends, sweethearts and event pet owners and their pets will be celebrating the annual romantic holiday this weekend – and celebrating...
WCU, YMCA team up to challenges families to adopt healthier habits
Local families using the wellness amenities at the West Chester Area YMCA.
As new year’s resolutions become old news, faculty from West Chester University (WCU) and instructors from the YMCA encourage families to keep fitness at the forefront through a series of weekly health lessons and challenges that begin on February 22.
During the family-friendly Whole Health Challenge, eight lessons will be...
LCH announces opening of Pia Center in 2023
Back Left to Right: LCH CEO, Ronan Gannon; LCH Medical Director, Joseph A. Greco; Michael Pia; LCH CFO, Phil DeColli Front Left to Right: LCH Executive Assistant, Mariel Whitney; Medical Assistant, Uvel Rodriguez; Nancy Pia; LCH Director of Development, Kate Wickersham; LCH Patient Services Representative, Monica Mata-Lopez; LCH Director of Human Resources, Margarita Garay-Zarco.
Thanks to the generosity...
Longwood Gardens acquires former DuPont estate in Delaware
Granogue Reserve
Longwood Gardens and The Conservation Fund have entered into a binding agreement with Granogue Reserve, LTD., LLC (GRLLC) for Longwood to acquire and operate Granogue, the 505-acre estate and long-time residence of the late Mr. and Mrs. Irénée du Pont, Jr. located in New Castle County, Delaware. The agreement is based on a plan that was worked on jointly between Longwood Gardens,...
What To Do: Winter blues? Wine and chocolate might help
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Chaddsford Winery
February can be a cruel month. It’s the dead of winter with bare trees, grey weather and cold winds.
But there are ways to fight off the depression that mid-winter can cause – especially chocolate and wine.
A recent review by Belgium researchers assessed the current research on the complex relationship between chocolate and mood....
DASD proud to celebrate Black History Month
Black History Month is observed annually in February and Downingtown Area School District announced it is proud to join this year’s celebration.
Black History Month is the recognition and celebration of the successes and contributions of African-Americans in the United States and abroad. The individual credited for the creation of the month of celebration is Carter G. Woodson. Black History Month...
UHS Book sale, scheduled for Feb. 26
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Unionville High School is hosting the annual Unionville High School PTO Used Book Sale, starting on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 8 am-4pm.
The sale continues Sunday, Feb 26 from 8vam-4 pm, with a $10 bag sale from 2-4pm. Bags will be provided; please do not bring your own. Tens of thousands of used books are for sale, across 30+ different genres with a large Children’s/Young...
What To Do: Banksy exhibition extended
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
“Banksy Was Here” was close to being “Banksy Is Gone.”
For those who wanted to see the exhibition but were dragging their feet, it was almost a case of “if you snooze, you lose.”
“Banksy Was Here” was scheduled to run until January 31 at a location in Fashion District Philadelphia (901 Market Street, Philadelphia, banksyexpo.com/philadelphia/).
Fortunately,...
