What To Do: Enjoy these last weekends of summer
One last warm weekend before school starts for many in the area
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The New Holland Summer Fest takes place this weekend.
With only a few summer weekends left in 2016, many area residents are taking advantage of the warm weather by driving east to the New Jersey shore or driving north to resorts in the Poconos.
This weekend, driving west is also a good option —...
Brandywine Ace to hold customer appreciation event, Sept. 3
JD Power awards on display, big raffle prizes offered
POCOPSON — Brandywine Ace, Pet & Farm, 1150 Pocopson Rd., West Chester, is hosting a customer appreciation event, Saturday, September 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to celebrate Ace Hardware once again being ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Home Improvement Retail Stores” by J.D. Power. This marks the tenth consecutive year...
NLT preserves 55.7 acres in London-Britain
Sisters Patricia Kraus Holt and Kathryn K. McClure on the property they helped preserve as open space.
Last month, Natural Lands Trust protected a scenic 55.7- acre property in London Britain Township, preserving woodlands, rare plant species, and a valued part of the rural landscape. The property was placed under a conservation easement, which means that it remains in private ownership but is protected...
Kennett’s Asarta named to Artisans Bank board
Dr. Carlos J. Asarta
Artisans’ Bank announced that Dr. Carlos J. Asarta, Ph.D. of Kennett Square was recently been elected to the board of directors of Artisans’ Bank.
Asarta is an Associate Professor at the University of Delaware in the Department of Economics. He is also the Director of the Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware in Newark. Prior to...
On Stage: Rusted Root enjoys loyal following
Also: a tribute to Karen Carpenter at Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Rusted Root
Sunday night shows are always a challenge for bands — especially when potential audience members have to deal with start-the-week Monday mornings only a few hours after the concert ends.
During the summer months in Philadelphia, the challenge is even greater because fans often are out of town...
School start time changes shouldn’t be rushed
Right now, it appears Unionville-Chadds Ford may be only district pushing for change
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
There has been increasing talk about changing the start time for middle and high schools in Chester County — driven largely out of Unionville — part of a larger dialogue going on nationally.
While its clear that the science supports such a move — teens seem to have built-in...
UHS Marching Band ready for 2016-17
The Unionville High School Marching Band.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The 82 dedicated musicians and color guard of the Unionville High School Marching Band spent the last days of their summer vacation transforming themselves into a precise, professional and synchronized unit. They learned the rewards of striving as a team toward a shared goal – the performance of this year’s show “Tribal Voices.”
The...
Art Watch: Artists talk about their work
Sometimes the words behind the art is just as captivating
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
If you have ever thought of hearing an artist discussion in a gallery or museum, but hesitated, perhaps this recounting of the most recent artist talk at Church Street Gallery will inspire you to take the plunge. These days most galleries, art associations and art shows have an hour or so dedicated to the...
Auditions for Nutcracker, Aug. 27
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Academy of International Ballet is pleased to announce open auditions for dancers of all ages for their full length fully costumed performance of the Nutcracker Ballet to be performed on Saturday December 10 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm at the Unionville High School at 750 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348.
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