Fall Fest & Block Party in Downtown Coatesville, Oct. 26
Coatesville Youth Initiative (CYI) and Equity Health Center (EHC) welcome the Coatesville community to the Fall Fest & Block Party in downtown Coatesville on Saturday, October 26 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. CYI’s Fall Fest takes place at Victor Abdala Sr. Memorial Park at 851 Olive Street, while EHC’s Block Party will be happening a short walk away on Chester Avenue and the Brandywine Center...
United Way of Southern Chester County to announce winners of AI Skill-A-Thon
United Way of Southern Chester County announced the conclusion of the 2024 AI Skill-a-Thon, a free 30-day skilling competition that helped local professionals, job seekers, students and employers learn basic knowledge in AI to help them in their chosen career path.
Because of this AI Skill-A-Thon event funded by a grant from Microsoft, 133 participants throughout Southern Chester County registered...
Chesco resident named National Eagle Scout of the Year
Lauren Tyree
Saint Mark’s High School has announced Lauren Tyree ’26 has been named the 2024 American Legion National Eagle Scout of the Year!
Tyree was honored at two awards ceremonies in New Orleans and was awarded a $10,000 college scholarship.
“I have worked hard to make a difference in communities around the world. I am so honored that an organization as esteemed as the American Legion,...
Arts Holding Hands and Hearts receives $10K grant from Foxwynd Foundation for Restorative Justice Filmmaking
AHHAH Restorative Justice 2023 Filmmaking Team Photograph by Lee Boyer
Arts Holding Hands and Hearts (AHHAH) is proud and honored to receive a $10,000 grant from the Foxwynd Foundation in support of AHHAH’s Restorative Justice Filmmaking program. The Foxwynd Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to uplifting communities by offering grants to healthcare, housing, and environmental sustainability...
Local residents raise $140K to fight prostate cancer
Sunday, nearly 200 people gathered at Wilson Farm Park in Chesterbrook for the Philadelphia ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk hosted by MidLantic Urology.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and on Sunday, September 29, nearly 200 community members came together in the fight to end prostate cancer at the 2024 Philadelphia ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk at Wilson Farm Park in Chesterbrook.
MidLantic...
CCIU to host annual College Fair, Oct. 14.
: Attendees at last year’s Chester County College Fair were empowered to speak with representatives from a variety of postsecondary institutions.
The Chester County College Fair, organized by the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU), will take place at United Sports in Downingtown on Monday, October 14, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. From institutions of higher learning and opportunities in the...
Domestic Violence Center of Chester County marks start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month with events
Domestic Violence Awareness Month is more than just a moment of reflection—it’s a powerful call to action. For thousands of survivors, it can be the turning point that brings hope, safety, and a path to healing. This year is particularly significant, as DVCCC served 1,886 victims/survivors of domestic violence in Chester County—the highest number of annual survivors the organization has ever...
Friends of the Chester County Library Fall Book Sale, Oct 4-6
The Friends of the Chester County Library Fall Book Sale is scheduled for October 4-6, 2024. A variety of books, music, movie CDs, and DVDs will all be sold at bargain prices. A large selection of children’s books will be available in a separate room.
Friday, October 4, 6-8:30 pm — The sale starts for members of the Friends of the Chester County Library only. Memberships can be purchased...
Awarding-winng Mummers to be featured in West Chester Christmas Parade
The South Philadelphia String Band.
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce is announcing an all-star lineup of marching bands for the 2024 West Chester Christmas Parade sponsored by Chester County Hospital, as the borough caps off its 225th anniversary year during the parade voted “Best Local Parade” and “Best Family-Friendly Event” by readers of Main Line Today.
“Save yourself...
William Coleman and Diabolo win the $40,000 Brooke USA CCI4-S at Plantation Field International
William Coleman riding Diabolo in the cross phase of the CCI4-S copyright Amy Dragoo Photography.
A clear across country clinched the win for US Olympic Eventing Team member William Coleman and Diabolo, a 12-year-old Holsteiner gelding (Diarado x Roulett M) owned by the Diabolo Group, in the $40,000 Brooke USA CCI4-S at the Plantation Field International Three-Day Event. Coleman and Diabolo took...