What To Do: Nightscape lights up the night at Longwood

From the Goshen Fair to cars, a wide range of summer fun By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times  ‘Nightscape’ is back for a second year at Longwood Gardens.  “Nightscape: A Light and Sound Experience,” which made its debut last year at Longwood Gardens (1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org/nightscape), was so nice they decided to do it twice. Most...

On Stage: Nalani & Sarina twice as good

Also: Rich Robinson gets past The Black Crowes By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Nalani & Sarina There can be good things about a buzz and there can be bad things. A buzz at an outdoor picnic can be a bad thing because it probably means that there are pesky insects in the area. A buzz in electronic equipment is definitely a bad thing. A buzz is also something bad if it describes a driver’s...

Art Watch: Get the picture at Brandywine River Museum

Also: Don’t miss a last chance to see Frolic Weymouth’s art By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times Visit the Brandywine River Museum of Art this weekend for an all-family feast for the eyes. The new exhibition “Get the Picture! Contemporary Book Illustration” is in full swing and an absolutely delightful show, superbly guest curated by H. Nichols B. Clark. “Get the Picture!”...

KURC lease on Barnard House questioned

Underground Railroad threatens to walk away from lease with Pocopson By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times First floor plans for the Barnard House in Pocopson, which continues to be the subject of controversy. POCOPSON – The Barnard House continued to be the topic of discussion at Pocopson Township’s board of supervisors’ meeting on Monday night, focusing on the validity of the 2014 five-year...

Chesco launches new anti real estate fraud program

Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan (left) and Chester County Recorder of Deeds Rick Loughery (center) reviewing a real estate transaction with Deputy Recorder of Deeds Ruth Huganir (right). WEST CHESTER — Chester County Recorder of Deeds Rick Loughery is introducing a new service to his office called Operation Fraud Guard.   Operation Fraud Guard initiates an enhanced review of real estate...

Obituaries: Betty Wiley

Betty Wiley, age 92,   of Kennett Square passed away peacefully at Crosslands on Monday,  July 25, 2016.  Born in Malvern, PA, she was the daughter of the late Honor and Anna Swanenburg.     Send article as PDF   

On Your Table: Eat a peach

Meet the perfect summer fruit By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times Whether artfully arranged in a tart as shown here, made into a crumble or served warm in a pie, baked peaches make for summer delicacies. Photo courtesy of Simona Carini Peaches are summer’s greatest fruit – soft and warm yet almost impossibly sweet in their fuzzy golden glory.  Bite into a perfect peach on...

Chester County ranked 10th in nation for tech

Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Terence Farrell (center) receives the Digital Counties Survey award from (left) Tim Woodbury, Director of Government Relations for Accela and (right) Katie Burke, Government Program Specialist for Laserfiche. WEST CHESTER — Chester County took its place among the digital elite this week, when it was presented with a Digital Counties Survey award that recognizes...

Obituaries: Daniel John Borneman

Daniel John Borneman, age 47, of Chesapeake City, MD,  passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at the Bethesda Hospital East, Boynton Beach, FL. He was the husband of Amy Baird Borneman.  Born in Darby, PA, he was the son of Joseph Borneman of Deltona, FL and the late Eileen Borham Borneman.    Send article as PDF   

County Democrats display passion at local office opening

Crowds pack new Kennett Area Democrats’ campaign facility By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Democrats from around Chester County gathered Sunday to celebrate the opening of the Kennett Area Democrats’ new campaign office on East Linden Street in Kennett Square. From left: State Rep. candidate Susan Rzucidlo, Chester County Democratic Chair Brian McGinnis, Attorney General Candidate Josh...