Fun-filled festival fueled by ecology
Celebrate 6th Annual Energy Independence Day in Modena
MODENA – A day of iconic, ecological free entertainment awaits visitors to the Waste Oil Recyclers and Organic Mechanics Sixth Annual Energy Independence Day on Sunday, May 18, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the innovative MoGreena Complex at 6 Union St.
Waste Oil Recyclers, a proponent of the waste-not philosophy, recycles used cooking oil, transforming...
Art Watch: Sarah Snyder-Dinsel; 2014 Studio Tour
Local illustrator turns to custom painted furniture .. and The Chester County Studio Tour 2014!
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Local illustrator Sarah Snyder-Dinsel has turned her BFA degree in Illustration into a home business, creating lovely custom painted furniture. This Thursday Sarah will be exhibiting her canvases as well as her painted furniture at the Thursday Pop up Art Show at...
Hunger to help needy sets up massive donation
Food Bank, volunteers gratefully accept Wegmans’ bounty
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The Chester County Food Bank was the site of a massive, high-energy assembly line as more than 30 volunteers sorted a giant food donation from Wegmans.
At first glance, the energetic crew efficiently exchanging cartons and banter at the Chester County Food Bank looked like old friends...
Uncommon opportunity for female teens
Fund for Women and Girls seeking high school philanthropy assistants
For the past nine years, the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls has given over 100 Chester County high school girls an incomparable opportunity: determining the recipients of $25,000 worth of grants.
The grant-making and education foundation is currently accepting applications for its award-winning Girls Advisory Board (GAB)...
A special poem in honor of Mothers Day
A happy Mothers Day to all!
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Editor’s Note: Our Kelly Hockenberry takes a break from her usual prose style and shares her obvious skills as a poet and this week, diverts a bit from her usual column in honor of Mothers Day. To all of the the moms out there — especially those nearest and dearest to The Times family, we wish a very happy Mothers...
Coatesville resident addresses state lawmakers
Debbie Willett (second from left) is joined in Harrisburg by Karen Brenneman (from left), former director of the Family Outreach Program at Child and Family Focus, Inc., a nonprofit advocacy agency; Rep. Tim Hennessey, who invited Willett to speak; and Deb McKinley, a grandparent from the support group.
Debbie Willett, who runs a GrandFamilies support group in Chester County, spoke in Harrisburg...
Ceremony honors county’s fallen heroes
Nine who paid ultimate sacrifice continue to generate appreciation
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The Chester County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard stands at attention during the memorial ceremony.
For nearly an hour on Wednesday, May 7, nine members of law enforcement inspired a somber convocation of more than a hundred colleagues, lawmakers, jurists, public officials...
Veteran volunteer to take helm at Good Works
Founder, executive director to retire at end of year
Robert Beggs
COATESVILLE – The board of directors for Good Works, Inc., a nonprofit committed to improving the living conditions of the county’s low-income families, has announced new leadership.
Robert “Bob” Beggs will assume the position of executive director of Good Works, effective September 1. The founder and current executive...
What to do: Dogwood Fest, fish rodeo, Willowdale and more
With Spring in full swing, fun to be found all around the county
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
When May arrives, the trees in the area come alive with their vibrant spring colors — especially the dogwoods, azaleas and magnolias.
Every year, one of these species of trees is subject of a special celebration when Phoenixville presents its annual Dogwood Festival. The festival, which...
Johnny’s Dance Band is back, in Phoenixville
Legendary Philly rockers return, Sat.; Crenshaw at Kennett Flash, Fri.
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
Arlyn Wolters of Johnny’s Dance Band, the Philly legends who play Saturday night at Steel City Coffeehouse, in Phoenixville. She is equally at home with intense blues or humorous satire. Photo: Frank Jacobs.
This weekend, there will be two local concerts featuring acts that have...
