What To Do: A weekend full of holiday activities
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Easter Bunny on the West Chester Rail Road.
Easter weekend has arrived and special Easter activities – big and small — are happening all over.
The Easter Bunny is known for hopping around — but not always.
Why would he spend all that energy hopping when he could be riding in style?
Sometimes, instead of bouncing along the ground, Peter...
Shop & Dine raffle to benefit kennett Library, May 1
On May 1st, the Friends of Kennett Library will kick off our 2nd Annual community Shop & Dine Raffle, with 31 chances to win $100 (two $50 gift certificates) to local shops and restaurants.
Raffle tickets are available for purchase beginning May 1st through the end of July at the Kennett Library, 216 E. State Street, Kennett Square. One ticket for $10; four for $30; eight for $50; and 20 for $100.
Every...
DCCC, Susquehanna U. sign deal for student transfers
Delaware County Community College and Susquehanna University have signed a transfer agreement whereby qualified students at the College can earn a bachelor’s degree at substantial tuition savings by transferring after earning their associate degree into the four-year University. Through this partnership, qualified students also can receive merit-based scholarships of up to $32,000 a year, with an...
West Chester International Short Film Festival returns for 2022
After a longer-than-expected delay, the 16th West Chester International Short Film Festival is excited to be back in Downtown West Chester! The festival presents short films 30 minutes or less from around the world, including Oscar nominees, comedies, dramas, animated films, and more! From Friday, April 22 through Sunday, April 24, over 70 films will be shown in Film Blocks, the West Chester Family...
Students, prospective employers meet at TCHS career and training fair
Students interviewing with prospective employers at the TCHS Career & Training Fair held in March 2022.
On March 15, 324 Chester County Technical College High School (TCHS) students and 138 employers from local businesses and industry partners gathered at the TCHS Brandywine Campus for the annual Career & Training Fair. The Career & Training Fair allows students to have personal one-on-one...
What To Do: Easter events dominate local event calendar
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Easter is almost here.
For some, it’s an important religious holiday.
For many, it’s just a commercial holiday focusing on Easter baskets, chocolate candy, decorated hard-boiled eggs and the Easter Bunny.
No matter how you look at Easter, reality is that it’s just a week away and special Easter activities are popping up (and hopping up) all over.
Highland...
Chester County Studio Tour returns in May
Since the last County Studio Tour in May 2021, local artists have gone back into hibernation mode. We have been in our studios developing our ideas, nurturing our intuition, and perfecting our skills. Once again, we will emerge this May to share our creative environment and new artwork. This creative hibernation has blossomed into an official two-day event with signs, banners, and a catalogue highlighting...
Coatesville’s Wylie to make pro boxing debut at Parx in May
Karl Wylie
Karl Wylie, a lightweight fighter from Coatesville, PA, and a former Golden Gloves winner, will be making his professional boxing debut at Parx Casino® on Friday, May 13.
“Boxing is the only thing I could get up and do every day and not complain about and it’s terrible because of what you put your body through,” said Wylie. “I could do this and not complain about it.”
With a passion...
YMCA to hold hiring events this week
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine, an association of eight YMCA’s located in Chester County, is hosting hiring events throughout the month of April for a variety of available careers and summer job opportunities.
As the leading non-profit dedicated to building connections, imagine going to work each day knowing that what you do has a positive impact on your community. At the YMCA, you can support...
What To Do: It’s Spring! Get out there an enjoy it
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
Forget that the temperature dipped to 24 the other night and erase from your mind those snow flurries you saw the other day.
It’s spring. It has been spring for almost two weeks. March 20 was the day of the vernal equinox.
Warmer weather has arrived. Outdoor garden attractions are staring to open for the season and spring events are...
