31st Mushroom Fest back Sept. 10 & 11
KENNETT SQUARE — The 31st Annual Mushroom Festival brings back the fungi celebration for another year of fun as mushrooms take center stage in Kennett Square — the Mushroom Capital of the World. From food, to art, to music, to contests this year’s festival is again bursting with fun(gi) for everyone.
Be part of the fun doing the Mushroom Stroll down Mushroom Boulevard (State Street the rest...
What To Do: Soar into New Garden Festival of Flight
Also: Bike racers take to streets of West Chester
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Classic aircraft and cars are just some of the thrills featured at this weekend’s 40th annual New Garden Festival of Flight.
The annual air show at the New Garden Flying Field in Toughkenamon has been staged continuously for more than 40 years and it continues to get better every year. The lively show has...
Willowdale couple celebrates 70th wedding anniversary
Then and now: The Keggs (above) on their wedding day in 1946 and at their anniversary celebration recently.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — They had their first date on the day before Pearl Harbor, went on to become valued and beloved teachers in the Unionville community and recently celebrated 70 years of marriage — Raymond and Edith Kegg of Willowdale.
The couple recently celebrated surrounded by their five...
‘Recycled ride’ to help local family
The 2015 Ford Focus that was donated to help a local family.
WEST GROVE — The loss of a car can lead to the loss of a job which will lead to the loss of a home. That is exactly what happened to one family who is participating in the Family Promise of Southern Chester County program. Thanks to Recycled Rides, a program of the National Auto Body Council, a young dad, mom, and two small children are...
Sheriff’s Cruise Night, Friday at WCU
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Sheriff’s Department 5th annual Cruise Night is being held Friday, August 19, 2016, at West Chester University’s Farrell Stadium.
Proceeds from the event benefits the Chester County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit, according to Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh.
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What To Do: Old Fiddlers’ Picnic, 88 years and going strong
Also: Music at Longwood, Star Party at Marsh Creek
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
A music event with nearly a century of tradition in Chester County highlights what looks to be a fun-filled, but warm and steamy weekend in the Delaware Valley.
The Chester County Old Fiddlers’ Picnic (Hibernia County Park, off Route 340, Wagontown, 610-383-2812, http://dsf.chesco.org/ccparks) is scheduled...
LCH celebrates National Health Center week
The week of August 7 – 13 is dedicated to celebrating the work of the 1,300 health centers in the United States that provide care in 9,000 sites to 24 million patients (Health Resources and Services Administration). La Comunidad Hispana (LCH), southern Chester County’s own community health center to over 5,500 residents, is joining the celebration for the first time this year.
“We are really...
What To Do: A fun First Friday
Local communities celebrate arts, downtown areas
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
When the first Friday of the month comes around, it’s a good time to spend an evening in the heart of West Chester — a time when the borough hosts its version of First Friday (downtown West Chester, http://www.downtownwestchester.com). The First Friday event for this month will be held all day on August 5.
First...
Local officials gather to discuss renewable energy
From left (back row): Nancy Kunkle, Smart Energy Initiative (SEI) Program Manager; Hayley Book, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection; Paul Speigel, Practical Energy Solutions and SEI Board Vice-Chair; Steve Krug, Krug Architects and SEI Programming Committee Chair; Bill Ronayne, Delaware Valley Heating & Air Conditioning and SEI Board Chair. From left (Front row): Abby Watson, Gamesa,...
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.
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