Phoenixville announces return of PVX Inside Out
Beginning May 27th and running through October 3rd, Phoenixville Borough brings back its much-anticipated open-air experience, called PXV Inside Out. Visitors and community members can join together and take part in the rich culture and diversity of the Borough.
Each week, Bridge Street will close to vehicular traffic between Starr Street and Main Street, and from Main Street to Gay Street at 2:00pm...
County announces 2022 season of Town Tours & Village Walks
The newly opened Living History Center in the Jones Long Barn in Tredyffrin Township is the meeting location for the July 28 Town Tour & Village Walk event.
For its upcoming 28th season, the 2022 Town Tours & Village Walks program offers a unique opportunity for residents and visitors to learn about the “Founding Mothers and Fathers” who played a significant role in Chester County’s history.
Town...
Local graduates recognized by certificate from mayor
On Monday, May 16th, Avondale Borough Mayor Susan Rzucidlo recognized the borough’s 27 graduating seniors at Avon Grove High School.
After presenting Certificates of Recognition to each, Mayor Rzucidlo remarked, “I wanted to congratulate each graduate who lives in Avondale Borough. It has been a challenging past four years, and they succeeded, and I wanted to recognize them for this accomplishment.”
The...
Tick Tock Early Learning Center celebrates 1M$ renovation
AVONDALE — Today Tick Tock Early Learning Center celebrated its long-anticipated Ribbon Cutting Ceremony honoring the completion of the million-dollar Building Brighter Futures Capital Campaign.
Tick Tock founder Sally Lighty, who has remained committed to Tick Tock since its opening in 1964, cut the ribbon today in front of staff, students, trustees, and donors, including the Campaign Chair, Cecilia...
DASD hosts Holocaust survivor’s talk, sharing his story
Holocaust survivor, Daniel Goldsmith, shares his incredible story of resilience, survival and healing
On May 24 at 6:00 p.m., Downingtown Area School District (DASD) community members are invited to listen in as Holocaust survivor, Daniel Goldsmith, shares his incredible story of resilience, survival and healing in a community event like no other.
DASD’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion mission is...
What To Do: First-ever Porchfest this weekend in West Chester
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This area has many – really many — annual events that have passed their 50th, 60th, 70th and even 100th anniversaries.
This weekend, you have the opportunity to partake in the inaugural staging of what should join the ranks of popular annual Chester County events — the First Annual West Chester Porchfest.
All are welcome at the First Annual...
CCIU celebrates academic excellence and student achievement
Dr. Fiore welcomes students and families to the 2021-22 CCIU Champions Banquet.
On Thursday, May 12, students gathered for the champions banquet at Franklin Commons in Phoenixville, PA, to celebrate an array of amazing accomplishments from the 2021-22 school year. The banquet began with opening remarks from special events coordinators Jay Della Ragione and Kathy Gurnee.
CCIU Executive Director,...
Coatesville, Kutztown U. partnering on entrepreneur training
The City of Coatesville and the Kutztown University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are partnering once again to present a six-week Business Skills for Success for the Entrepreneur training series, held both in person and virtually. The program is ideally suited for start-ups and early-stage companies in business for a minimum of three years.
Entrepreneurs of all ages are invited to participate...
What To Do: From Winterthur to the White House
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Jacqueline Kennedy
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 800-448-3883, www.winterthur.org) looks at American history with a new exhibit and Southern tradition with a special event tonight.
On May 13, Winterthur will present a Kentucky influenced event called “Bourbon and Bluegrass.”
Keeping the horse race vibe...
Bournelyf special camp races to raise $25,000
“On your marks… Get set… Go!”
Over 200 people turned out for Bournelyf Special Camp’s Hand-to-Hand 5K on May 5, racing through the streets of West Chester and raising over $25,000 for the West Chester non-profit organization.
And so they did, with over 220 runners and walkers making their way through the streets of West Chester – and raising over $25,000 along the way for Bournelyf Special...
