Businesses can now offset PA tax liability with donation to The Barn at Spring Brook Farm
The Barn at Spring Brook Farm in West Chester is announcing that starting July 1st, businesses can substantially offset their Pennsylvania tax liability with a donation that qualifies them for an Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC). The Barn at Spring Brook Farm is the only known organization in the Greater Philadelphia area that utilizes a variety of miniature and small-sized farm animals to...
What To Do: Wine, festivals and so much more this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The calendar of events for this weekend features a wide array of interesting things to do – food and wine events, garden attractions, animal-related events, full moon activities and even a monster convention.
On May 22, the 10th Annual Skippack Spring Wine Festival (Skippack Pike, Skippack, 610- 584-1155, http://winetober.com) will be held along the...
Great Valley wins PA State Academic Competition
Great Valley High School is all smiles as they take the title of Chester County Academic Competition champion for the 2020-21 school year.
Great Valley High School took first place in the virtual PA State Academic Competition that was held on Friday, April 30, where 18 of PA’s top high school teams competed for title of PA State Champion. In the exciting, daylong competition, it was Chester County’s...
Lectures on spotted lanternfly at Galer Estate
The spotted lanternfly has invaded Pennsylvania, but at the Wines, Vines & the Villain event, you can learn mitigation techniques and how to destroy their habitat while enjoying a complimentary glass of wine.
The event will be offered on two Tuesdays: May 18 and June 22. The winery opens at 6 p.m., and the program begins at 6:30 p.m. Galer Estate Vineyard & Winery is located at 700 Folly Hill...
Salvation Army of Coatesville honors Blair as Hero of Hope
Cathy Blair
COATESVILLE — In celebration of National Salvation Army Week, which runs from May 10 to 16, The Salvation Army of Coatesville is proud to honor Cathy Blair as its 2021 Hero of Hope for the impact she has made on our local community members in need, especially over the last pandemic year.
Blair, resident of Chester County, is an advisory board member of The Salvation Army of Coatesville....
What To Do: Art shows, Radnor Hunt and more this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
A painting by Barbara Tlush, as part of the Chadds Ford Historical Society Arts Show.
While the major focus for events this weekend is on outdoor activities, there is also a focus on art-related events.
The Chadds Ford Historical Society’s “Spring Art Show at Thornbury Farm” is scheduled for May 15 at Thornbury Farm (1256 Thornbury Road, West Chester,...
Journey toward freedom with 2021 Town Tours
WEST CHESTER — Join Chester County this summer in “Journeying Toward Freedom” during the 2021 Town Tours and Village Walks program!
This year’s program will kick off on Thursday, June 17, with a virtual ceremony and Juneteenth Commemoration starting at 5:00 pm, followed by optional in-person walking tours at 6:45 pm at the Chester County History Center.
Much like last year, the virtual programs...
Compass Mark comes to Chester County, seeks help on survey of local needs
Compass Mark is a local non-profit new to Chester County but with over 50 years of service in Lancaster County — and we are excited to be here! Our mission is to prevent addiction through education, skill-building, and community mobilization. We are asking for your input so that we may better serve you alongside our community partners.
We are a team of prevention specialists that offer an...
Despite challenges, CCIU celebrates recent practical nursing grads
Charynda George, valedictorian of CCIU Practical Nursing Program Class P02.
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) Practical Nursing Program (PNP) is observing National Nurses Week, which runs from May 6-12, by celebrating the accomplishments of the 74 practical nursing students who have graduated from the program since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic last year. These graduates are from...
Uptown! adds air purification system to enhance safety
WEST CHESTER — Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center has completed the installation of an iWave Air Purification System in all areas of the historic theater in West Chester to create a healthier environment for returning patrons.
“We are excited to welcome our patrons back when the theater re-opens later this year. With the installation of the air purification system, we can assure them that...
