Kennett Sq. Rotary announces closure
Monday morning, the Kennett Square Rotary announced its closure after 75 years.
Here is the formal statement:
“With pride and sadness, we announce our closure after 75 years of dedicated service to the community.
“Chartered in 1949, the Rotary Club of Kennett Square is the first and longest-standing Rotary club in Kennett Square. Since our inception, we have fostered two other local...
United Way of Southern Chester County names Martin as new CEO
Darcie Martin
The United Way of Southern Chester County (UWSCC) is proud to announce Darcie Martin as its new Chief Executive Officer. A nonprofit professional with two decades of leadership experience, Martin brings a proven track record of fundraising success, strategic relationship-building, and team development to her role.
As the former Deputy Executive Director of the Delaware Museum of Nature...
Sometimes, the best way to respond is with silence
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgann.bsky.social
If you read social media, as I do, there is a lot of doom posting about the return of Donald Trump to the White House.
And yes, for those of us not in the billionaire class, it is likely going to suck on some level for most of the next four years. Yes, Trump is corrupt, incompetent and wildly immoral. And, of course, a convicted felon.
A...
Union Community Care selected as core provider of healthcare services at Brandywine Center
Brandywine Center
The Alliance for Health Equity (AHE) announced Thursday that Union Community Care has been selected as the Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) to operate at AHE’s Brandywine Center located at 744 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA. Beginning July 2025, Union Community Care will start delivering accessible, inclusive, integrated healthcare services to meet the evolving...
What To Do: Honoring the legacy of Dr. King
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This is the weekend that America pays tribute to Civil Rights pioneer Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King Weekend will be celebrated from January 18-20 at the Eastern State Penitentiary (2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, 215-236-3300, www.easternstate.org) from 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Visitors will be able to commemorate...
On Stage: Chavous part of new schedule at Jamey’s
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Lisa Chavous
The arrival of a new year frequently means the arrival of new things – the arrival of changes.
Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, 215-477-9985,www.jameyshouseofmusic.com) has moved into 2025 by changing one of its weekly traditions.
For years, Jamey’s had a jazz-based show every Thursday called...
ReFirement at Any Age: Protect Your Peace
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
With all the uncertainties and all of the changes going on in the world, my mantra, my prayer for myself, and for the world is to protect my peace, to protect our peace.
Protecting your peace is essential and of the utmost importance for maintaining mental, emotional, and even physical well-being in a fast-paced, often stressful world. By focusing on...
CCIU to hold Chester County Summer Adventures Camp Jan. 23
It’s never too early to think about summer! Jump-start your planning on Thursday, January 23, 2025, with summer fun at the Chester County Summer Adventures Camp and Activities Fair. This year’s event will take place at the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) at 455 Boot Road in Downingtown, PA. The event is free to attend and will be open from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
The Summer Adventures Camp...
Unionville Book Fair accepting donations; sale scheduled for Feb. 22-23
Unionville High School is entering its 26th year of their Used Book Sale. From January 13th through February 7th, donations will be accepted at all UCFSD school buildings. If you are dropping off at Unionville High School, there is a drop box in the back of the school that is available for evening/weekend donations.
We are accepting books, audio books, DVDs, and video games. We DO NOT accept...
UCFSD announces registration for full-day kindergarten opens today
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District (UCFSD) announced the opening of registration for its highly anticipated full-day kindergarten program for the 2025-26 school year. Registration begins Monday, Jan. 13 for instruction offered at Chadds Ford, Hillendale, Pocopson, and Unionville Elementary Schools.
This new offering represents an important milestone for UCFSD, providing an innovative and...
