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...

WCU dedicates new court to former coaches Kane and Delaney

Pictured (l to r) at the Kane DeLaney Court ceremony are Terry Beattie, Director of Athletics; Damien Blair, Head Coach, Men’s Basketball; Dr. Zebulun Davenport, Vice President for University Advancement & External Affairs; Dick DeLaney, former Men’s Basketball Coach and Honoree; Deirdre Kane, former Women’s Basketball Coach and Honoree; Dr. Laurie Bernotsky, President, West...

Knapp’s artwork to be shown at Uptown!, Oct 4

Chester County artist Gwenn Knapp—known for the stunning photo-realism of her work—will kick off a solo exhibit at West Chester’s Uptown! theater on Friday, October 4, from 4 to 8 pm—coinciding with West Chester’s Gallery Walk. Aptly titled “Dreams & Drama,” the exhibit includes vibrant new paintings of people passionately involved in doing what they love—many of them on stage...

Brandywine Valley SPCA expands reach into New Jersey with new agreement

Samantha is among the animals impacted by Brandywine Valley SPCA’s new agreement. Leadership of Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA), Animal Adoption Center (AAC), and both governing boards, led by BVSPCA Board President Crystal Crawford, and AAC Board President Kathryn Lambert, have approved entering into an affiliation agreement. The partnership expands BVSPCA’s lifesaving reach into New Jersey,...

Equestrian legends to be celebrated at Plantation Field International

DD and Michael Matz The Plantation Field International Three-Day Event kicks off this Thursday, September 19 with dressage for the CCI2-S and CCI3-S divisions in the Main Arena. The CCI4-S and CCI1-S divisions begin on Friday with dressage, and all divisions continue with show jumping and cross country on Saturday and Sunday. Refer to online schedule for division times. Three of the four riders...

Sahler-Sedan VFW Post 287: more than 100 years of history, honoring a Coatesville native

By Joe Felice, Special to the Times On September 6th, I had the opportunity to enjoy the festivities at First Friday in Coatesville.  While walking along the many tables and displays I was overwhelmed with joy when I came across a familiar face, Claresa Whitfield.  Claresa along with John Ney had both set up a table to represent Sahler-Sedan VFW Post 287.  For John and I, this was our first...

Coatesville residents learn about Affordable health care resources while receiving free laundry services thanks to Equity Health Center

Moira Gassenmeyer, EHC Integrated Health Director, Moses of Fluff & Fold, and Grace Fuller, EHC Community Engagement Coordinator As national and worldwide attention was focused on Philadelphia yesterday for the presidential debate, a local Equity Health Center (EHC) event in the city of Coatesville illustrated how major progess in achieving health equity can be made with many small steps. equityhealthcenter.org Fluff...

Kennet Sq. resident finalist in national wild rice recipe contest

Pan “Fried” Wild Rice by Lisa Keys from Kennett Square. The delicious recipes are featured on the Council’s website where you can also cast your vote! Visit mnwildrice.org to vote by September 30th! The Minnesota Cultivated Wild Rice Council is asking for your help in celebrating National Rice Month by voting for your favorite wild rice recipe in the “People’s Choice” category...

Read Across Chesco now underway

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month and we hope you’ll come to journey with us as we “Read Across CHESCO.” As participants travel from library to library, they will learn about the various services and resources the 18 libraries in the Chester County Library System (CCLS) have to offer. Each library will be spotlighting a different service/resource, so visit as many as you can. Start...