Coatesville Christmas parade returns Dec. 4 and is bigger than ever
Once again this year, Chester County’s largest hometown parade, down the historic Lincoln Highway, takes place on Dec. 4. The Coatesville Christmas Parade, a holiday classic, begins at 10:00 a.m. starting at Strode Avenue and Lincoln Highway, and ends at the performing and judging area at 11th Avenue and Lincoln Highway. Originally a community project in the 1950s, the parade was then taken up...
What To Do: Dog show, Turkey-Day parade and yes, loads of Christmas stuff
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The National Dog Show
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so you know that Christmas-related events will be filling the event calendar over the next few weeks. Fortunately for the traditionalists who would prefer Christmas events to get underway after Thanksgiving, there are several special events around the area this weekend that are not holiday-related...
Chesco Sheriff joins cadet for final run at academy
Municipal Police Academy (MPA) Director Bill Davis, Chester County Sheriff Fredda L. Maddox, MPA cadet/Act 120 scholar Brian Woodard, and Delaware County Community College President Dr. L. Joy Gates Black. MPA cadet/Act 120 scholar Bakari Green Jr. is not shown. All photos by Jim McWilliams Photography.
Delaware County Community College President Dr. L. Joy Gates Black and Chester County Sheriff Fredda...
Brandywine River Museum of Art set to reopen after Hurricane Ida damage closure
PENNSBURY — The Brandywine River Museum of Art announced Monday it will reopen to the public on Nov. 26, with the return of the Brandywine Railroad holiday train display and highlights from the permanent collection. The Brandywine has been temporarily closed to the public since Sept. 1, after the remnants of Hurricane Ida brought historic flooding to Chadds Ford and across the Brandywine’s 15-acre...
AGSD’s Carsley wins advocacy award
Kimberly J. Keel (Kades-Margolis), Daniel Carsley (AGSD), Joseph P. Lubitsky (CCIU) and Daniel Otto (Kades-Margolis) display the glass plaques received for the DVASBO Advocacy Awards.
On October 27, Avon Grove School District’s (AGSD) Director of Business Administration and Chief Financial Officer Daniel Carsley was awarded the Delaware Valley Association of School Business Officials (DVASBO) Advocacy...
What To Do: Salute to veterans continues this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Museum of the American Revolution
With Veterans Day happening in mid-week this year, a few events were held on the actual holiday (November 11), some were held last weekend, and some are scheduled for this weekend.
Now through November 14, the Museum of the American Revolution (101 South Third Street, Philadelphia, www.amrevmuseum.org) will pay tribute...
Students interview three former Chester County mayors
A screenshot from the three-part Q & A series with former Chester County mayors. (Left to right, Senator Carolyn Comitta, Commissioner Josh Maxwell, Leon Spencer, Abi Elanchezhiyan, Sophia Song, Wendy Barry and Kathy Gurnee)
Each year, students from across the country have the opportunity to participate in Kids Voting USA, which teaches the importance of democracy, how elections work and the concept...
Jefferson named to People’s Light board
Robert C. Jefferson IV
Gawthrop Greenwood attorney Robert C. Jefferson, IV has been named to the Board of Trustees for People’s Light. One of the largest professional theatres in Pennsylvania, People’s Light is a not-for-profit theatre located in Malvern that forges cultural and civic connections throughout the region.
People’s Light Board President Kenneth B. Mumma says, “We are pleased and...
Bishop Shanahan presents Disney’s high School Musical, Nov. 18-20
Bishop Shanahan High School’s Fine Arts Department will perform the Broadway musical, Disney’s High School Musical. Performances are open to the public and will take place on November 18, 19, and 20 at 7:30 PM and November 20 and 21 at 2:00 PM. The musical has over 200 students participating as cast and crew under the direction of the Fine Arts Department Chairperson Charles Keating and Director...
Veterans Day Flag Raising Ceremony on Thursday
DOWNINGTOWN — The Downingtown-Thorndale Regional Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the service of all U.S. military veterans by holding its 6th Annual Veterans Day Flag Raising Ceremony on Thursday, November 11th at 10:00 a.m.
The event will take place at the Veterans Memorial Flag Pole in Kerr Park, Pennsylvania Avenue, Downingtown. GPS location is 19 Park Lane, Downingtown, PA 19335.
The public...
