YMCA commends staff for use of CPR in emergency; highlights need for training
YMCA of Greater Brandywine staff perform life-saving CPR drills at the organization’s annual Lifeguard Competition.
Last month, a group of friends was traveling on U.S. Route 322 when they noticed a disabled vehicle on the side of the road. The friends were surprised to see a woman performing CPR on an infant – and were even more surprised to see that no other cars had stopped to help.
Although...
What To Do: Chester County Day celebrates 82nd anniversary
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Chester County Day (locations around Chester County, 610-431-5301, www.chestercountyday.com) is one of the oldest annual events in the Brandywine Valley.
On October 7, the 2023 Chester County Day, which will be held in and around West Chester, is celebrating its 82nd anniversary and is honoring the 130th anniversary of Chester County Hospital.
Chester...
UCFSD kicks off centennial celebrations
Unionville-Chadds Ford School District (UCFSD) is thrilled to announce a momentous milestone in the history of the district – the upcoming Centennial School Year! For a century, the UCFSD community has been dedicated to fostering excellence in education, and now it’s time to celebrate this remarkable journey together.
As the district embarks on this momentous occasion, they invite all...
What To Do: Dressage at Devon, Downingtown FallFest
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Dressage at Devon
Quite a few events on this weekend’s calendar are welcoming the fall season but one is closing out an annual spring and summer tradition in the Brandywine Valley.
Chester County’s annual schedule of equestrian activities is getting near the end – but it’s not quite there yet.
The annual Dressage at Devon (Devon Horse Show...
Fuller named President of West Chester Area Senior Center
Stacey L. Fuller
Gawthrop Greenwood attorney and managing partner Stacey L. Fuller has been named President of the Board of Directors for the West Chester Area Senior Center. WCASC serves more than 1,700 seniors each year through health and wellness programs, information and assistance services, and computer and technology support.
“We feel most fortunate to have Stacey step into our Board President...
YMCA encourages families to try more, save more this fall
Youth actors participate in a table reading of Mean Girls Jr. – the 2023 fall youth theater production of the Jennersville Performing Arts Company at the Jennersville YMCA.
With children back in school, fall sports and activities are ramping up across the region. As families consider their options, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) invites them to try something new this year.
To encourage...
Thousands flock to Coatesville for 7th Annual Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix
William Richter of Pitman, New Jersey, who drove a 1970 AMC AMX accepts The Best in Show – Vintage Automobile trophy from Duke Wilford, Chief Steward from Brandywine Motorsport Club, and Anthony Wilson from Jeff D’Ambrosio Auto Group.Photo Credit Lisa Thomas, Brand Farm, LLC
The City of Coatesville rolled out the red carpet for a record-breaking 80 drivers of vintage cars and motorcycles and...
What To Do: Fall into fun, WC restaurant fest, Coatesville Grand Prix and so much more
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix
It seems that autumn weather has arrived. This is a weekend in which summer events are gone from the schedule and harvest and Halloween activities have yet to arrive. There is still a full slate of attractive events representing a wide range of genres such as cars, food, pirates, ethnic, hot air balloons,...
Kennett Trails Alliance and Square Roots Collective host weekend bike/Hispanic events at The Creamery
This weekend, Kennett Trails Alliance and Square Roots Collective are teaming up with a variety of community partners to present a full weekend of events to celebrate Hispanic heritage and a more bike/pedestrian-friendly Kennett Square. The Creamery of Kennett Square will play host to two distinct events to bring together the community around a shared vision of inclusivity.
“Last year, we were...
Registration open for Marshalton Triathlon
In an era where the only constant is change, the Marshalton Triathlon has stood the test of time. Set against the backdrop of the bucolic countryside of Chester County, the Marshalton Triathlon is considered one of the country’s longest-running triathlons, a designation that suits the historic Village of Marshallton just fine.
So, what’s the secret to its longevity? The rolling hills...
