Bratton joins Fencing Academy of Philadelphia as coach
Ben Bratton
The Fencing Academy of Philadelphia is pleased to announce the addition of Coach Ben Bratton. Originally from Queens, NY, Coach Ben is one of the most decorated épée fencers in U.S. history, and has won multiple national championships in Seniors, Juniors, and Cadets. Ben was the Olympic alternate in Men’s Épée at the 2016 Olympic Games. He competed on 8 Senior World Championship teams,...
OJRSD community invited to attend a virtual focus group on March 9
The Owen J. Roberts School District (OJRSD) is in the process of reviewing its communication initiatives and is seeking input from school personnel, parents and guardians, and the community through a series of focus groups. Focus group participants will share their perceptions about the district as well as its communications strategy. Parents and guardians, staff and students have been invited to attend...
Mushroom festival seeks grant applications
KENNETT SQUARE — If you’ve ever been to the Kennett Square Mushroom Festival, you know it’s like a large block party, where the community comes together for the weekend to celebrate the area’s most popular commodity—mushrooms.
While there’s plenty to enjoy during the event, a big part of the Festival’s mission is to give back to the community—and in fact, the theme of the 2021 Festival...
WCASD to host discussion with Dr. Bernice King
Dr. Bernice King will participate in a historic moderated conversation with the West Chester Area School District on Tuesday, Feb. 15 from noon to 1:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public through a YouTube livestream.
The moderated conversation with Dr. Bernice King is part of a larger Strengthening Community Symposium that will focus on strengthening community in the areas of parent, community,...
What To Do: Love is in the air
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Victorine’s Valentine Day
Valentine’s Day 2022 is on February 14.
That means that married couples, lovers, boyfriends and girlfriends, boos, 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 some...
Fund for Women and Girls to honor Johnson
Matrie Johnson
The Fund for Women and Girls will honor Matrie Johnson – a longtime and devoted advocate for women and girls in Chester County – with its Kitchen Table Award at the 17th Annual Making a Difference Luncheon on Friday, May 6, 2022 at The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center in Malvern. This year’s Luncheon will be hosted in-person with proper COVID-19 precautions in place.
The Fund...
What To Do: Celebrating Wayne Thiebaud at Brandywine River Museum
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Wayne Thiebaud, Boston Cremes, 1962, oil on canvas, 14 x 18 in. Crocker Art Museum Purchase, 1964.22.© 2022 Wayne Thiebaud / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY.
Two of the area’s most respected museums – Brandywine River Museum of Art and American Swedish Historical Museum — are introducing new exhibitions of art this weekend.
The...
DASD celebrating Black History Month
DOWNINGTOWN — Throughout the year, Downingtown Area School District (DASD), its Cultural Equity Task Force team and the school community at large make a concerted effort to celebrate many of our nation’s month-long observances. February is Black History Month and DASD is excited to celebrate.
Black History Month is the recognition and celebration of the successes and contributions of African Americans...
LCH celebrates National Patient Week
LCH Nurse Practitioner Marcella Hill Meets with a Patient.
LCH Health and Community Services (LCH), celebrates patients with a special thank you this week. “National Patient Recognition Week means so much to us,” said Chief Executive Officer Ronan W. Gannon. “Throughout the year, we observe many days in the healthcare arena that focus on public health awareness. But this week it is all about...
What To do: Despite winter weather, much to do this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Chestnut Hill on Ice
Surprisingly, there are quite a few activities on the weekend activities schedule at a usually slow time of year.
However, with a (possibly) major snowstorm zeroing in on the area, many of the events could get postponed or cancelled because of the weather.
Whether we get 10 inches of snow or just a dusting, go online or call about...
