Art Watch: The Shape of things to come
September sculptures abound in steel, ceramic, wood, fiber, marble, rubber tires and even hats!
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
September marks the beginning of the new art season, with new shows and exhibitions throughout Chester County. Make sure to sign up for Fall art classes that are starting up in each of the local art associations, and the theme of “The Art of Sculpture” is showcased...
County Historical Society gets $400K grant from National Endowment for the Humanities
The Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) announced Tuesday that it had received an implementation grant of $400,000 from the National Endowment for the Humanities for the upcoming exhibition Chester County: A Place in History.
The grant program is extremely competitive. Of the 212 grants awarded nationally, CCHS was one of only ten to receive funding in the Museums, Libraries, and Cultural Organizations...
Budweiser Clydesdales to appear at Brandywine Ace, Sept. 6
The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales will appear at the Brandywine Ace in Pocopson, Sunday, Sept. 6.
POCOPSON — Stop by and visit with a Clydesdale from the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales! Don’t forget your camera for close-up photos of the whole family with this majestic equine! There will be light refreshments in the store for all plus, while supplies last, children 12 and under receive...
On Your Table: Easy Dishes for Summer’s last hurrah
Make the most of the unofficial end of the summer
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Grilled Chicken Skewers are easy and fast to prepare as well as cook (Photo courtesy of Jenn Segal of Once Upon a Chef)
Just because Labor Day marks the official end of summer doesn’t mean we can’t have one last hurrah of outdoor eating before resigning ourselves to casseroles and slow cooked meals...
UHS Football 2015: Getting back to its roots
Indians to feature stout defense, return to focus on power running, ball-control
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Seniors Sam Gangel (65) and Dylan Rappucci (6) will lead an experienced returning group on defense for Unionville in 2015.
You may have heard of throw-back Thursday on Facebook and other social media outlets, but for the Unionville High School football team, 2015 looks to be an entire...
Super Six: September is coming and it’s going to be fabulous
Tough to see summer end, but fall fashions ease the pain
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Technically, I am not supposed to be doing my Sunday Super Six until NEXT weekend, but, I have something special planned. So, I decided to jump the gun and tell you what’s on my mind as we wrap up this glorious summer season.
I must say that I am very sorry to see it go; although, I soothe myself...
What To Do: Enjoy an old fashioned circus
Also: BBQ, wolves in the moonlight & reggae
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The big top comes alive when Cole Bros. Circus comes to New Castle, Del. this weekend.
If you want to truly appreciate the circus — to take in all the sights, sounds and smells of the circus — then the best way to experience the circus is the old-fashioned way. The best way is to be sitting in the...
Canine Partners for Life Open House, Sept. 19
Canine Partners For Life trains service and companion dogs to individuals with physical, developmental and cognitive disabilities.
COCHRANVILLE – At Canine Partners for Life (CPL), independence starts with four paws. CPL invites old friends and soon-to-be friends to discover the life-changing capacity of service and companion dogs at our annual Open House and Cow Bingo.
This free, family-friendly...
Still no answers as to motive for courthouse knife attack
Coatesville man, shot and killed by deputies, had troubled past
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The folding knife authorities say Curtis Smith used in an attack on Sheriff’s Deputies at the Chester County Courthouse Tuesday, which resulted in Smith’s death.
WEST CHESTER — While the “what” of Tuesday’s knife-attack, fatal shooting at the county courthouse is much clearer following...
Mosquito spraying: why doesn’t the county want to talk about it?