Technical College HS student wins 1st Place in Project MFG Maritime Welding Competition
Instructor Robert Melascaglia standing with TCHS Student John Smoker accepting welding competition first place award.
Technical College High School (TCHS) Pennock’s Bridge student John Smoker has earned first place in the Project MFG Maritime Welding Competition, hosted by Philly Shipyard Inc. and Rhoads Industries in Philadelphia, PA. His exceptional welding skills and dedication to manufacturing...
DCCC student awarded $5,000 Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship
Ayisha Barrie
Delaware County Community College student Ayisha Barrie of Secane, a dual major in Cloud Computing and Cyber Security, has received a $5,000 Lockheed Martin Scholarship and a full-time job offer through Lockheed Martin Space’s Software Associate Degree Program. Additionally, Barrie has been accepted into the company’s Software Associate Degree Program (SWAP), a three-year development...
Russell’s Dance and Baton Studio brings home titles
The Russell’s All Star Competitive teams from the Russell’s Dance and Baton Studio has had a very busy last season. The teams competed in Massachusetts, Maryland, Ohio, North Carolina and many local competitions bringing home the coveted titles. The Russell’s All Star teams are the reigning 2024 Freedom Cup Champions, International Twirling Team Champions, AAU Junior Olympic Dance...
Christkindlmarkt returns to West Chester, Dec. 14
The Chester County Art Association and Downtown West Chester announced that the 2024 Christkindlmarkt is coming back to town on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. This holiday market, presented by the West Chester Downtown Foundation, will feature over 100 artisan craft vendors, highlighting the local retail scene of West Chester. This event will take place on four blocks of Gay Street...
What To Do: Holiday celebrations kick into high gear
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Thanksgiving has passed and Halloween 2024 is ancient history. That that means the Christmas season is in full swing – the all-encompassing holiday season with Christmas carols providing the audio background and an endless barrage of Christmas sales and ads in full assault mode.
Fortunately, there are many non-commercial holiday activities...
Downingtown Christmas tree lighting, Saturday
Downingtown Good Neighbor Christmas, Inc. presents our annual Downingtown Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony this Saturday, November 30, at 6pm. The event takes place in Kerr Park at the Log House field below the Christmas Tree.
There will be holiday music provided at the concert gazebo, a face painter, small craft and games for the kids, letter writing to Santa, along with cookies and hot chocolate....
LCH announces return of dental services
A patient is seen at the LCH Dental Clinic
LCH Health and Community Services is thrilled to announce the return of its dental services, bringing high-quality oral health care back to the local community. After a temporary pause to build a fully staffed and highly skilled team, the LCH dental practice is now open and ready to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care.
The decision to temporarily...
Kennett Library announces schedule of winter events
Kennett Library is stepping into a new season with a calendar full of programs and activities. December, January, and February are filled with programs and events that will fuel the community’s passions and inspirations.
Chris Manna, Executive Director, said, “It might be cold outside, but the programming at the Kennett Library is sure to warm your heart and bring you great enjoyment this winter. ...
Brandywine Valley home to a million holiday lights
Longwood Gardens’ A very Retro Christmas
Chester County’s Brandywine Valley turns the twinkly lights all the way up this holiday season. From the literal more than a half a million lights of A Longwood Christmas to three evening holiday parades, the region invites you to Imagine Another Night with friends and family.
Experience the magic at Longwood Gardens as never before with the...
CCIU supports unhoused students with shoe drive event
CCIU staff distribute shoes to benefit students experiencing homelessness.
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) successfully concluded its Shoe Drive Event on November 20 and 21, providing support in the form of critically needed footwear for unhoused students and raising awareness about the challenges faced by this population.
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is a federal law...
