Local athletes fare well at ATA Nationals
ATA West Chester owner Marc Jouan shares a moment with local participants in the ATA Martial Arts Spring National Tournament in Las Vegas, including Nicole McCarthy, Bobby Kormann, Maria Jouan and Bryan Denmark.
Earlier this month, some of the students and instructors at ATA Martial Arts of West Chester participated and competed in the ATA Martial Arts Spring National Tournament at the Las Vegas Convention...
What To Do: Spring comes into bloom at Flower Show
Also: Multiple options to enjoy March’s First Friday
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
A harbinger of the coming spring: the Philadelphia Flower Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, which opens Saturday.
Even though spring is almost a month away and snow keeps entering the forecast, you can get into a springtime mood by attending the 2016 PHS (Pennsylvania Horticultural Society)...
Scully named as Uptown! Executive Director
Angela Scully
WEST CHESTER — Uptown! Entertainment Alliance, bringing a theater to West Chester, announced Friday the promotion of Angela Scully to Executive Director. She is excited to get in on the ground floor of this project.
“Angela has been a key part of our success, and we were thrilled to promote her to Executive Director. We would not be in a position to start construction this April...
Free tours for Lincoln’s Birthday
WEST CHESTER — Former President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday is Thursday, February 12. In celebration of one of America’s greatest leaders and the namesake of our office building; the Chester County Community Foundation will be providing building tours and more on the day of Lincoln’s birthday and throughout his birthday week.
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Uptown Entertainment adds new board members
Uptown! Entertainment Alliance (UEA) has announced new members to its Board of Directors. At the December monthly meeting, the following community leaders were unanimously voted onto the Board; Sue Lapin, Kane Bender, Don Scholl, William Winters, Chris Lang and Chris Howe.
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QVC, West Chester gear up for holiday parade, Friday
QVC Program Host Nancy Hornback celebrates at last year’s parade in downtown West Chester.
WEST CHESTER — The 36th annual Mars Drinks Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade Presented by QVC will be shared with millions of homes across the country as QVC, Inc. broadcasts it live from downtown West Chester on Friday, Dec. 4, beginning at 7:15pm. QVC program hosts, including Masters of Ceremonies Carolyn...
Art Watch: ‘Musical Chairs’, Photography, Plein Art and More…
By LeLe Galer, Columnist, The Times
This first Friday in July is a First Friday Art Stroll for the towns of West Chester, Kennett Square and Phoenixville. Make sure to mark your calendars for this Friday, July 3rd and check out the various opening receptions, and pop up shows throughout the towns. First Fridays are a great way to introduce you to these wonderful downtown locations. Make sure...
Officials honor Old Glory in ceremony
Chester County officials gathered Thursday to mark the centennial of the Old Glory statue near the iconic county courthouse in West Chester. From left, County Commissioner Michelle Kichline, Court of Common Pleas President Judge Jacqueline Cody, Commissioner Terence Farrell and Commissioner Kathi Cozzone mark the moment.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County officials gathered Thursday morning to commemorate...
What To Do: Super Sunday in West Chester
Also: First Fridays, garden and home and multiple festivals
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
When the first Sunday in June arrives, downtown West Chester becomes a huge block party as the borough hosts Super Sunday. This year, the 23rd Annual Super Sunday (610-692-7574, http://www.west-chester.com) will be held on June 7 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sponsored by West Chester Parks & Recreation,...
3,000 participate in Girls on The Run 5K
Runner line up at the start of last Saturday’s Girls on the Run 5k in West Chester. More than 3,000 area residents participated in the event.
WEST CHESTER — More than 3.000 runners gathered at Henderson High School last Saturday to participate in a record breaking, Girls on the Run 5K. With the sun hidden behind overcast skies and humidity climbing, these young athletes started arriving at...
