CCIU’s Chicosky wins national award
: Pictured from left to right are Trenton Davis, Salesforce account executive for the Northeast, and Jennifer Chicosky, of the Chester County Intermediate Unit, holding her Changemaker in Holistic Student Support award at the Salesforce Education Summit 2025. Photo courtesy of Lexus Torres.
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) announced that Jennifer Chicosky, marketing and community engagement...
County Science Research Competition winners celebrated at awards ceremony
Pictures from left to right are Neava Jagtap, Sravan Mateti, and Atharv Uddi with their special awards for their projects in the 2025 CCSRC.
On Tuesday, March 18, students in grades 6-12 from across Chester County gathered at the Technical College High School (TCHS) Brandywine Campus for the Dr. Lucy Balian Rorke-Adams Science Fair awards ceremony.
Recently, the Chester County Intermediate Unit...
Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance to hold cleanup, receive honor March 29
The Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance will kick off its community cleanup and receive a statewide honor for its downtown beautification efforts on the morning of Saturday, March 29.
The alliance, which is also celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, is set to receive the Community Pride Award from Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful at a special event at 10 a.m. at its office at 228 East Lincoln Highway...
County recognizes ‘Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’ Volunteer of the Year and Community Partner Award Recipients
The Chester County Commissioners recognized to Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful awardees at this week’s public meeting. Dave Shirey of New London Township is volunteer of the year, and nonprofit Recycling Services, Inc. is community partner of the year. Pictured are (front row, left to right): Jay Erb, accepting the award on behalf of Recycling Services, Inc. (RSI), Dave Shirey, County Commissioner...
On Stage: Chavous salutes women at Jamey’s
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Lisa Chavous
There are a lot of “First Friday” events, a variety of “Second Saturday” events and even a few “Third Thursday” events around the area each month.
For years, Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, 215-477-9985,www.jameyshouseofmusic.com) has had a jazz-based show every Thursday called “Jazz at...
Camphill Soltane’s fundraiser 21st Annual Wine & Fine Dining Experience, April 26
On April 26, at 5pm, Camphill Soltane will welcome 150 guests for an unforgettable night featuring an elegant champagne and oyster bar reception, passed hors d’oeuvres, and mouthwatering fare. The evening’s highlight is a thrilling live wine auction led by Napa Valley auctioneer Richard Pio Roda, featuring 30 exceptional lots of premium California wines, exclusive Napa Valley tastings, and...
Resolution to honor West Chester’s Rustin adopted in state house
Bayard Rustin, courtesy Library of Congress.
Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives adopted a resolution introduced by state Rep. Andre D. Carroll, D-Phila., that designates March 17, 2025, as “Bayard Rustin Day” in Pennsylvania.
Bayard Rustin, a native of West Chester, was a close advisor to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and played a pivotal role in making nonviolent resistance a foundational...
DSAD’s Best Buddies Clubs hosts annual Eastern PA Buddy Ball
Students from the Downingtown East and West Best Buddies Clubs gathered at Downingtown High School East to host the annual Eastern Pennsylvania High School Buddy Ball.
The Best Buddies Clubs of Downingtown East and West High Schools recently hosted the annual Eastern Pennsylvania High School Buddy Ball, a special evening dedicated to fostering friendship, joy, and a sense of belonging. Held on...
Helicopter Museum to hold first-ever egg hunt, April 13
The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC) will be hosting our first AHMEC Egg Hunt this year. There will be three different egg hunts for children ages 1-10, as well as visiting animals, animal artifacts, crafts, hands-on activities, and free seed germination packets handed out to take home.
Heli Hopper the Rabbit will be joined by representatives from the Brandywine Zoo, the...
Young scientists gather at WCU to compete in the 2025 Chester County Science Research Competition
A student at the Salk Fair explains his research to a volunteer judge.
Young scientists from across Chester County once again met for the chance to showcase their knowledge and engage in friendly rivalry at the 2025 Chester County Science Research Competition (CCSRC), organized by the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU).
On Tuesday, March 11, and Wednesday, March 12, the West Chester University...
