Chester County Sheriff’s Office and Chester County Hospital team up for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Corporal Steve Vitale displays a breast cancer awareness ribbon on a Chester County Sheriff’s Office patrol car. WEST CHESTER — Thanks to a collaboration with Chester County Hospital, this October the Chester County Sheriff’s Office’s (CCSO) patrol cars are accessorizing with pink cancer ribbons in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The goal is to raise awareness that leads to education,...

CYI launches Coatesville FallFest, Oct 30

The Coatesville Youth Initiative (CYI) is bringing fall fun to Coatesville with their 1st Annual Coatesville Fall Fest on October 30, from 12pm-3pm at Abdala Park.  The day will include a pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, games, candy, face painting, and more.  Local small businesses and community-serving organizations will host tables at the event to give out candy, offer resources and sell their...

Tournament of Roses® President visits Downingtown Blue and Gold Marching Band

Dr. and Mrs. Miller (far right) present the Tournament of Roses flag to Downingtown East drum majors Alison Booth, Lauren Phonnathong, Downingtown West drum major Priscilla Raj, East band director, Andrew German, West drum majors, Kylie Cogill and Sarah Ellis and West band director, Ed Otto. Credit: Jerome Photography of Chester Springs. DOWNINGTOWN — Dr. Bob Miller, president of the Tournament of...

Unionville students host tournament to raise money for cancer victims

EAST MARLBOROUGH –  A high school club at Unionville High School hosted its first ever Spikeball Tournament raising over $1,100 to benefit those living with cancer The sun was shining on these teens from the Unionville-Chadds Ford school district as they took to the turf Oct 2 for “Spike Cancer” a spikeball tournament hosted by Unionville High School students in the Connect Thru Cancer Club....

What To Do: Fall into Autumn festivals

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Friends Fall Festival 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. The Friends Fall Festival at the Downingtown Friends Meeting (Downingtown Friends Meeting, 800 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, 610-269-4223,...

Santos named Director, Research and Conservation at Longwood Gardens

Kate Santos Longwood Gardens announced Wednesday the appointment of Kate Santos, Ph.D., as Director, Research and Conservation, to lead the organization’s science-based activities, strategically driving excellence in research, conservation, land stewardship, and ecology with local, national, and global impact. Santos comes to the position having 15 years of experience leading for-profit business...

YMCA’s Active Aging Week Calls for renewed focus on physical and mental health

As the world continues to contend with the effects of the pandemic, a renewed focus has been placed on our mental and physical health. Aiming to introduce – or reinforce – healthy lifestyles to as many adults as possible, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) has joined Active Aging Week 2021, presented by Humana. This year, taking place October 4 – 10 around the globe, the 19th annual Active...

DASD Recognizes LGBT History Month and National Bullying Prevention Month

DOWNINGTOWN — Downingtown Area School District (DASD), its Cultural Equity Task Force team and the school community-at-large continue to make a concerted effort to celebrate many of our nation’s month-long observances. Once again, DASD is looking forward to the upcoming, district-wide programs and celebrations that are in store this year. This October, we highlight the celebration of LGBT History...

What To Do: Unionville Fair is back and bigger than ever

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Cows at a previous Unionville Community Fair Each year, a sure sign that autumn has arrived is the weekend when the annual Unionville Community Fair (101 East Street Road, Unionville, http://www.ucfairinc.org) is held – the first weekend in October. The fair, which is running now through October 3, is a real down-home country fair with farm equipment...

McErlane inducted into Chesco Business Hall of Fame

More than 300 of the region’s top business leaders were in attendance as James E. McErlane (center), Senior Partner and Founding Member of Lamb McErlane PC, was inducted into the Chester County Business Hall of Fame by the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) Wednesday night. The award was presented by CCEDC Board Chair Craig A. Styer (left) and CCEDC President and CEO Gary Smith (right). More...