United Way of Chester County raises $70K at its annual Live United in Music Event

United Way of Chester County’s annual Live United in Music event raised $70,000 for its Community Impact & Innovation Fund. The sold-out event, presented by Citadel Credit Union, featured national recording artist, Alexandra Kay. More than 200 guests gathered at Penn Oaks Golf Club to unite for the worthy cause of contributing vital support to United Way of Chester County in their fight for the...

What To Do: Spooky times dominate local event schedule

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times The Great Pumpkin Carve This is the time of year when there are so many Halloween events on the calendar that you could visit four a day each day from now until October 31 and still not see them all. There are also numerous harvest festivals, fall foliage events, hayrides and other outdoor activities on the local schedule. One of the most popular Halloween...

New selfie wall will benefit Safe Harbor

Safe Harbor of Chester County and Benchmark Federal Credit Union celebrate the unveiling of a new selfie wall in West Chester. (l to r) Benchmark Federal Credit Union VP of Retail Services Chris Breslin, Safe Harbor Board Member Jessica Minchak, State Rep. Dianne Herrin, Safe Harbor CEO Judy Jeffords-Homitz, Benchmark FCU President & CEO Dan Machon, Jr., West Chester Mayor Lillian DeBaptiste, Safe...

Hank’s Place to reopen in Kennett Sq., Tuesday

Hank’s Place will officially open to the public on Tuesday October 18th at its new location, 201 Birch Street in Kennett Square — in the former home on Kennett Steak and Mushroom. A community staple for over 70 years, Hank’s Place is known for its homestyle cooking, friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. Hank’s Place, based in Chadds Ford, had to close approximately 18 months ago due...

What To Do: Chester County American Indian Cultural Festival is this weekend

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times  Chester County American Indian Cultural Festival If Indian Summer is returning this weekend, then it might be a good time to check out a Native American Festival. The Chester County American Indian Cultural Festival will be held at the Ramano 4-H Center of Chester County (1841 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook,www.chescoamericanindianculturalfest.com) on...

Volunteers sought for West Chester Christmas Parade

The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce is offering up a unique opportunity for inside access to Chester County’s most popular hometown Christmas parade. Organizers of the West Chester Christmas Parade need almost 90 Parade Marshals, and all get the closest front-row seats available as they line the eight-block parade route on Friday, December 2. “It’s truly an unforgettable experience to...

What To Do: 20th anniversary of W. Chester Chili Cookoff

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Now that crisp autumn weather has arrived, it’s a great time to enjoy outdoor events such fall festivals, historical celebrations, hayrides, wine festivals, mazes and scenic train rides. On October 9, West Chester will be the site of a special event to determine who can make “The Best Darn Chili in Chester County!” — the site of the West Chester...

LCH announces partnership with MAVEN Project

LCH Health and Community Services is partnering with MAVEN Project to help ensure every patient receives the high-quality healthcare they deserve, when and where they need it. MAVEN Project connects frontline clinic providers with a network of expert physician volunteers for ongoing medical consultations, education, and one-on-one mentoring. Volunteers for the nonprofit telehealth organization offer...

Westtown celebrates 2022 winners for Residential Sustainability Contest

Westtown’s Heym Family WESTTOWN — Today, the Westtown Township Environmental Advisory Council (EAC), celebrated the top 5 recipients of the 2022 Residential Sustainability Contest. The contest recognizes households for their dedication to environmental stewardship and the promotion of environmental awareness. “We’re so proud to celebrate the sustainability actions and environmental stewardship...

Kennett Area Rotary Alliance Grub Grab raffle under way

The Kennett Area Rotary Alliance (KARA) is pleased to announce that its Grub Grab Great Rotary Restaurant Raffle has returned for a third year, beginning September 1.  More than 40 Kennett Squarearea restaurants will participate in this year’s fundraising event. Proceeds will benefit KARA charitable initiatives in the local community and beyond. This year’s prizes are: First Prize—Preposterous...