County seeking homes for veterans
50 presently in need of permanent residences
WEST CHESTER – Chester County’s goal: House 100 veterans in 100 days – an initiative that began March 17 and is only at the halfway point with a little more than a month until the June 27 deadline, a county news release said.
The campaign came in response to the federal government’s push to end veterans’ homelessness by the end of 2015....
Community members invited to build bridges
Bi-monthly meetings promote growth of peaceful, inclusive community
The public is invited to join a group of Kennett-area citizens committed to “Bridging the Community” on Wednesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. at The Market at Liberty Place.
This community group, which has been meeting for more than 15 years, promotes the philosophy of creating a peaceful, progressive and inclusive community. Meetings...
What to do: Willowdale Steeplechase, Cruise night and more
Steam engines, fish rodeo among busy list of events planned for this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
The Willowdale Steeplechase, taking place on Sunday in Unionville features food, fun and some of the best horse racing action in the county.
If you ask people what words they associate with the arrival of spring in southern Chester County, some of the most common responses would...
Red Cross honors Coatesville VA employee
Recreation therapist lauded for ‘above and beyond’ work with veterans
Rich Yoegel (left), chair of the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chester County Leadership Council and a member of its board, congratulates Ellen Barnes, this year’s Chester County hero. Photo courtesy of Alex Greenblatt
The American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania (SEPA) has honored a woman who exhibits...
Public invited to pay tribute to fallen heroes
FOP to host 11th Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service on May 7
Chester County FOP Lodge 11’s annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service typically does double-duty: It serves as a prelude to National Police Week and affords both members of law-enforcement and the public an opportunity to pay tribute to Chester County’s fallen heroes.
This year’s memorial service will be held on Wednesday,...
Seeking support for HIV-impacted children
Camp Dreamcatcher to hold fund-raiser at Market at Liberty Place on Saturday
Camp Dreamcatcher invites the public to support its Spring Event at the Market at Liberty Place on Saturday, May 3, “so that love can live, laughter can heal and dreams can come alive.”
The annual, weeklong camp offers an annual nurturing respite for children ages 5 to 17 coping with the HIV/AIDS infection of a family...
Willistown Conservation Trust co-founders honored
Pair will receive award from Chester County Fund for Women and Girls
Bonnie Van Alen (left), president and executive director of Willistown Conservation Trust, and Alice Hausmann, vice chair as well as chair of the trust’s Community Farm Program Committee are being honored.
Two co-founders of the Willistown Conservation Trust have been named the 2014 recipients of the Chester County Fund...
D.A. applauds use of boxes to collect unused drugs
Residents also urged to observe DEA event on Saturday
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
More than 350 pounds of medication have been collected for safe disposal from special receptacles across Chester County in the first three months of 2014, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan reported on Wednesday, April 23.
Prescription drug abuse in the U.S. is the fastest growing...
YMCAs to celebrate Healthy Kids Day
National event aims to keep children moving, learning
On Saturday, April 26, area YMCAs will celebrate Healthy Kids Day, a potpourri of free events throughout the community to inspire kids to keep their minds and bodies active.
From 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., YMCA of the Brandywine Valley and YMCA of the Upper Main Line Y branches will feature games, healthy snacks, arts and crafts, fitness and/or...
Residents urged to ‘Race Against Violence’
19th annual event supports Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County
Another sure sign of spring: Preregistration is underway for the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc.’s 19th Annual Chester County Race Against Violence, to be held Saturday, April 26.
The race has become a popular way to support the agency’s many direct services, such as counseling and court accompaniment,...
