DASD celebrates Black History Month
During last year’s Black History Month celebration, second-grade students at East Ward Elementary School honored influential figures by researching and presenting on notable individuals from Black history.
Black History Month is observed annually in February, and Downingtown Area School District (DASD) is proud to join this year’s celebration of the contributions and successes of African Americans...
What To Do: Firebird Festival returns to Phoenixville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Firebird Festival
There are four outdoor event which might be easy choices for those willing to brave the winter conditions – Phoenixville’s Firebird Festival, “Astra Lumina Philadelphia” and “Freeze” events in Holmes and Manayunk.
Phoenixville’s annual Firebird Festival (Veterans Field, 192 Mowere Road, Phoenixville, www.firebirdfestival.com)...
Fundraiser for Colonial Theater planned for Feb. 15
The historic Colonial Theatre (227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460) is excited to host one of its most important fundraisers of the year in support of a critical restoration project for its iconic 1903 Theatre. On Saturday, February 15, at 8 p.m., the Colonial will host the Floydian Trip: Brick by Brick to Benefit the 1903 Theatre event, a special concert fundraiser dedicated to raising money...
County families get a taste of summer at the 2025 Summer Adventures Camp & Activities Fair
Local families gathered at the 2025 Summer Adventures Camp and Activities Fair to talk to a variety of camp representatives and get a jump start on their summer plans.
Chester County students and their families enjoyed an early taste of summer fun at the 2025 Summer Adventures Camp and Activities Fair on Thursday, January 23, 2025, held at the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU).
Organized...
What To Do: Celebrating the Year of the Snake
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Year of the Snake
With temperatures dipping into the low teens and occasionally into single digits, the best choice for weekend activities is an indoor event.
Fortunately, the weekend calendar features indoor events including an array of Lunar New Year events, a movie screening, a Swedish mid-winter meal, tastings at local wineries, a huge horticultural...
UCFSD students work together for MLK Jr. National Day of Service
Unionville-Chadds Ford School District students work on community projects on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s actions and words continue to inspire us, reminding us of his enduring challenge: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’”
On Monday, January 20, students, families and staff of UCFSD’s four elementary schools—...
Kennett Sq. Rotary announces closure
Monday morning, the Kennett Square Rotary announced its closure after 75 years.
Here is the formal statement:
“With pride and sadness, we announce our closure after 75 years of dedicated service to the community.
“Chartered in 1949, the Rotary Club of Kennett Square is the first and longest-standing Rotary club in Kennett Square. Since our inception, we have fostered two other local...
United Way of Southern Chester County names Martin as new CEO
Darcie Martin
The United Way of Southern Chester County (UWSCC) is proud to announce Darcie Martin as its new Chief Executive Officer. A nonprofit professional with two decades of leadership experience, Martin brings a proven track record of fundraising success, strategic relationship-building, and team development to her role.
As the former Deputy Executive Director of the Delaware Museum of Nature...
What To Do: Honoring the legacy of Dr. King
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This is the weekend that America pays tribute to Civil Rights pioneer Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King Weekend will be celebrated from January 18-20 at the Eastern State Penitentiary (2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, 215-236-3300, www.easternstate.org) from 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Visitors will be able to commemorate...
CCIU to hold Chester County Summer Adventures Camp Jan. 23
It’s never too early to think about summer! Jump-start your planning on Thursday, January 23, 2025, with summer fun at the Chester County Summer Adventures Camp and Activities Fair. This year’s event will take place at the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) at 455 Boot Road in Downingtown, PA. The event is free to attend and will be open from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
The Summer Adventures Camp...
