County to host Veterans Resource Fair, June 10
A free Veterans Resource Fair for veterans, for their families, and for those who support veterans is set for Saturday, June 10. The Chester County Department of Veterans Affairs and the County’s Veterans Advisory Council are the sponsors of the family-friendly event, which runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the offices of Greencastle Consulting, located at 400 Chesterfield Parkway, Malvern.
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Avondale mayor presents certificates to HS grads
Avondale Mayor Susan Rzucidlo presented certificates to the borough’s high school graduates last week.
On June 1st, Avondale Borough Mayor Susan Rzucidlo presented celebratory certificates to the high school graduates residing in the Borough, congratulating them on their remarkable achievements. Mayor Rzucidlo encouraged students from Avon Grove High School and Avon Grove Charter School to...
What To Do: It’s Summer (or close enough) so it’s music fest time
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Summer has arrived – unofficially last weekend and officially three weeks from now. The weather is warm, school is almost done for the year and municipal and private pools are open.
This means that it’s time for outdoor music events. Kennett Flash will begin its rooftop series soon and the Turks Head Music Festival is scheduled for this weekend.
The...
What To Do: Devon Horse Show, Kennett Memorial Day Parade top busy weekend events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Devon Horse Show
Memorial Day has arrived and many of the area’s traditional events for the holiday are back – including the Devon Horse Show and Kennett Square’s annual Memorial Day Parade
The Devon Horse Show (Lancaster Avenue, Devon, 610-688-2554, www.devonhorseshow.org) is one of the oldest events of any kind in the state.
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Coatesville, Twin Valley HS students get class credit and pay at Morgan Truck Body Skilled Welding Training Program
Local students learn welding at Morgan Truck Body.
Five area high schools are now sending students to Morgan Truck Body in Morgantown to pursue a hands-on career in manufacturing – and get paid while doing it.
High school seniors who attend Morgan Truck Body’s hands-on, skilled welding training program earn $7.25 an hour while attending classes for two hours daily that count toward high school...
CCIU teacher selected as finalist for 2024 PA Teacher of the Year
PA Teacher of the Year Finalist Heather Kilgore and a student interact during a lesson in her classroom.
Heather Kilgore, a multiple disabilities support (MDS) teacher at the Child and Career Development Center (CCDC), has been selected as a finalist for the 2024 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year. Each year, public school teachers who support K-12 are recognized by the Teacher of the Year program...
CountyTown Tours & Village Walks program kicks of June 8
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline are pleased to announce the 2023 Town Tours & Village Walks program “Our Agricultural Heritage,” kicking-off at the West Chester United Methodist Church on Thursday, June 8.
This highly anticipated program, now in its 29th year, offers residents and visitors the opportunity to explore Chester County’s rich...
Avon Grove HS drone tems wins awards at competition
The Avon Grove High school drone team.
The Avon Grove High School (AGHS) aerial drone team competed at the 2023 Robotics Education and Competition (REC) Foundation Aerial Drones Competition Dragonfly Championship in Fairmont, West Virginia, May 19-20, receiving the Excellence and Programming awards. The awards were given at the event following two days of intensely competitive and highly successful...
Academic Competition champs honored at breakfast event
Downingtown STEM’s Varsity team smile with their four plaques: Coach of the Year, Competitor of the Year, Team MVP, and Second Place.
On Thursday, May 18, 2023, students gathered for the Breakfast of Champions at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center to honor the hard work and dedication of the Chester County Academic Competition teams.
Coaches and teams attended to share memories from throughout...
Middle school students from around county battle it out in Knowledge Bowl
2023 Knowledge Bowl winners, Patton Middle School’s 8A Team.
On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, middle school students from across Chester County gathered at the Technical College High School (TCHS) Brandywine Campus to test their knowledge in the Chester County Knowledge Bowl, which was coordinated and hosted by the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU).
Similar to the CCIU’s Chester County Academic...
