Chester County Library’s 1st Local Author Showcase on May 19
Join the Chester County Library for its inaugural Read Local! event, which will feature authors and illustrators from Chester County and neighboring regions in Pennsylvania. The event will showcase a variety of genres for both children and adults.
According to April Nickel, the Youth Services Director at Chester County Library, the intention behind this event is to spotlight selected authors and...
Oxford Area High School alumna addresses Chester County Student Forum as Keynote Speaker
Keynote speaker Margaret (Maggie) Walsh addressed the members of the 2023-24 Chester County Student Forum at a celebratory banquet.
High school students from across Chester County gathered on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, to celebrate the culmination of the 2023-24 Chester County Student Forum with a banquet at the Desmond Hotel. The event featured a presentation by keynote speaker Margaret (Maggie)...
Sheriff announces promotions, new security measures
The Chester County Sheriff’s Office announces a significant boost in security measures that is strengthening the safety and security of County facilities, courts, and the community.
Last week, six Chester County Sheriff’s Office individuals were promoted, taking their ceremonial oath in Courtroom 1 of the County’s Justice Center.
Those promoted include Daniel Clifton, Martin Lawson, and Robert...
What To Do: Point-to-Point at Winterthur, Cinco De Mayo & more
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This weekend has a trifecta of events which are traditionally party time events – Cinco de Mayo, the Kentucky Derby and Winterthur Point-to-Point.
There will be a bustle of activity this weekend on Kennett Pike just a few miles south of Kennett Square at Winterthur (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-888-4600,www.winterthur.org) with the staging...
On Stage: Multi-faceted Rachael Sage brings her talents to The Flash
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Rachael Sage
A pentagon has five sides and a hexagon has six sides. A heptagon has seven sides. An octagon has eight sides, and a nonagon has nine sides.
How many sides does Rachael Sage have?
The answer is – who knows?
Sage, a talented singer/songwriter/instrumentalist released her most recent album “The Other Side” last year. On May 17,...
DASD students raise more than $7K for Autism Research
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Zech McPhearson, Kylie Kelce, Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen Lizzie Shacklett, Philadelphia Cheerleaders Deja and Samantha, the Eagles Autism Foundation Executive Director Ryan Hammond, and Swoop join DASD Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Justin Brown and the students at Shamona Creek Elementary School.
Bradford Heights Elementary School and Shamona Creek...
West Chester East wins state academic competition
Pictured from left to right are Alex Chen, Dr. Brent Jones, Ethan Altshul, Ricky He, Luke Eynon, Owen Lyons, Nathan Schlamb, Brian Schiele, and Eliot Rufe, the 2023-24 academic competition team for West Chester East High School and the 2024 Pennsylvania State Academic Champions.
Chester County’s West Chester East High School took the victory at the 2024 Pennsylvania State Academic Competition...
Holland named permanent Warden for Chester County Prison
Howard Holland
At Tuesday’s public meeting, the Chester County Prison Board of Inspectors unanimously approved the appointment of Howard Holland as Warden of Chester County Prison.
Commenting on the appointment, Chair of the Chester County Prison Board of Inspectors Josh Maxwell said, “In the eight months that Howard Holland has served as Acting Warden, Chester County Prison has seen improvements...
Amarante-Craig elected to lead Kennett Area Community Service
Ana Amarante-Craig
Kennett Area Community Service (KACS), elected Ana Amarante-Craig, Esquire, President of the 70-year-old organization. This is significant because this marks the first Hispanic/Latino person to lead the organization.
Ana is a Partner and Trial Attorney at the law firm of HGSK, P.C. In Chester County, she has served as a longstanding volunteer of LCH Health and Community Services...
KSQ Farmers Market to move to new location
Produce shown from previous years at the KSQ Farmers Market.
As the KSQ Farmers Market enters its 25th season, the roots of this bountiful community grow even stronger and deeper. Much like the ground that yields the nourishing produce that feeds our bodies, the KSQ Farmers Market nurtures all who enter, cultivating growth, connection, and a shared sense of belonging.
Now, at a new location outside...
