1,469 pets find new homes at BVSPCA adoption event

Some of the adorable pets that were up for adoption this past weekend at the BVSPCA Mega Adoption Event. The Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA) announced today that the weekend’s Mega Adoption Event resulted in 1469 adoptions, breaking the record of all past Mega Adoption Events. The event, held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, brought in families from across the Greater Philadelphia...

Inner Nature: Sentience

By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times Two books released over the last two years: Lars Chittka’s “Mind of a Bee” and Stephen Buchmann’s “What a Bee Knows: Exploring the Thoughts, Memories and Personalities of Bees” have thrown into turmoil the question of sentience – the capacity for feelings – of honeybees, and whether we humans truly understand the capabilities of minds that operate...

What To Do: Holiday weekend full of fireworks, fests and fun

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Downingtown Good Neighbor Day This is Fourth of July Weekend and that means it is time for parties, festivals, picnics and a lot of fireworks displays. The 43rd Annual Downingtown Good Neighbor Day (www.GoodNeighborDay.com) will be held on July 4 at Kerr Park in Downingtown starting at 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Activities will get underway with a “Prayer and...

On Stage: Slambovian Circus of Dreams comes to Ardmore

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Slambovian Circus of Dreams There is no lack of things to do when Fourth of July Weekend arrives. Options include long weekend getaways to vacation destinations, fireworks displays and holiday picnics with family and friends. This year, there is another option – a really good option for music fans. On July 1, the Slambovian Circus of Dreams will be...

Penn Medicine signs letter of intent to acquire the former Brandywine Hospital campus

Brandywine Hospital. File photo. Penn Medicine — which operates Chester County Hospital — confirmed Tuesday night it had signed a letter of intent to acquire the former Brandywine Hospital campus from Tower Health, although it is unclear what Penn’s plans are for the Coatesville-area hospital campus, which has been closed since January, 2022. The closure of both Brandywine and Jennersville...

Rotary thrilled with turnout for first ‘Kennett On Top’ fundraiser

The Kennett Square Rotary Club held its inaugural fundraiser, Kennett on Top, on June 17. Close to 200 attendees enjoyed great food and beverages while they danced the night away on the Kennett Square rooftop. Comments from guests indicate that everyone had a wonderful time and they look forward to attending next year. The Rotary Club of Kennett Square held its inaugural signature fundraiser, “Kennett...

Dates, details announced for 2023 Coatesville Grand Prix

Classic cars will return to the streets of Coatesville this coming September. Photo credit Sitting Rock Creative Bigger and better than ever, plans are underway for the 7th Annual Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix, September 14 – 16. coatesvillegrandprix.com Each year, thousands of spectators flock to Coatesville to experience the excitement of watching vintage automobiles and motorcycles...

CCCBI holds panel to discuss housing market

left to right) Steven Shields of Moody’s Analytics, award-winning realtor Michelle Leonard, CCCBI President & CEO Laura Manion, and Libby Horwitz of the Chester County Planning Commission. On June 20, the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry’s (CCCBI) Young Professionals Committee held a Housing Panel to discuss the state of housing across Chester County. The panel, comprised of...

One country you’d never suspect did something brave about guns

By Rich Heiland, Columnist, The Times SERBIA? YES, SERBIA. It just did what the United States lacks the moral fiber, heart, soul and compassion to do. It said “enough” to gun violence and it only took two mass shootings. On May 3, a seventh-grade student shot down eight children and a security guard. A ninth victim died two weeks later. The next day a man shot and killed eight and wounded 14 others...

What To Do: Stormy weather, but lots of inside events this weekend

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times FamilyFest There are many special events this weekend. Some are outdoor only events, some are indoor only events and some are a mixture of the two. With rain in the forecast for every day this weekend, it is imperative to check the weather news (and maybe stick your head outdoors) prior to heading to many of the outdoor events (even though some will...