Watch skilled, knife-wielding artists at work
Creations will take shape at Great Pumpkin Carve, starting Thursday
Pumpkins and faces will be aglow at the Chadds Ford Historical Society’s annual Great Pumpkin Carve. Photo courtesy of Carla Westerman
Fans of the Great Pumpkin Carve probably already have the dates etched in their memory, but if you’ve never attended this crowd-pleasing event, it’s time to follow up on its glowing reviews.
This...
Pennsylvania Hunt Cup, Nov. 4
78th running of event offers day full of events; raises money for local charities
Spirited competition always marks the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup, as seen during the 2011 event.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Tailgaters, racing enthusiasts and families wishing to spend a fall day in the country will enjoy watching topnotch steeplechase horses race over pristine rolling countryside on Sunday, Nov. 4.
The day of racing...
Civil War exhibit to highlight local conflict
A new exhibit at the Chester County Historical Society will provide insight into the Civil War era.
In Chester County, residents’ divided loyalties fueled tensions
During the Civil War, Chester County found itself in the crosshairs of controversy with residents divided in their support for the Union or President Lincoln – conflict that spilled over into contentious public meetings and dueling...
KS Bible Methodist Church announces expansion plan
$3.3 million project would add 8,000 sq. feet to existing facility
An architect’s rendering of the renovation plan for the Kennett Square Bible Methodist Church, which Sunday, approved a $3.3 million plan to expand and renovate the church. Fundraising is expected to begin immediately.
KENNETT SQUARE – The members of the Kennett Square Bible Methodist Church, Sunday, voted to begin raising...
WCU schedules bout with political heavyweights
Alan Novak, former GOP party chair in Chester County, will serve as half of West Chester University’s “Political Odd Couple.”
Rival state party titans to face off in pre-debate Oct. 22
Can West Chester University’s Sykes Ballroom contain two diametrically opposed political power-brokers?
That’s a question university official believe will be answered affirmatively on...
Upland to hold open house, Oct. 24
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Upland Country Day School, a coeducational, independent day school in Kennett Square, is hosting an
Open House for students, families and community members on Wednesday, Oct. 24th from 9 a.m. to noon.
The open house is an opportunity for families and members of the community to visit the 23-acre campus, observe teachers and students in action on a typical day, and get an overview...
County law-enforcers recognized for advocacy
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan (from left) was honored with Assistant District Attorney Michelle Frei by Dolly Wideman-Scott, who heads the Chester County Domestic Violence Center.
Domestic Violence Center bestowed honors during annual program
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Against the backdrop of sobering statistics – 53 domestic-violence fatalities in Pennsylvania...
Multiple high-school bands to showcase talents
Annual Unionville cavalcade a family-friendly musical event
The Unionville High School Marching Band will perform its 2012 show, “Baseball: An American Tradition,” at the Oct. 20 “March on the Brandywine” cavalcade.
Trumpeting family-friendly marching orders, the Unionville High School Marching Band promises an evening of musical excitement and pageantry for spectators...
Sundance Sanctuary: a fight to protect older animals
Man struggles to protect animals discarded by others, but funds limit options
By Vidya Rajan, Special to The Times
John Ritzel, who operates the Sundance Santcuary in Newlin, flanked by Coollama (left) and Lillie (right), just two of the abused or older animals Ritzel fights to give a quality life.
NEWLIN — John Ritzel and his donkey, Dinkster, were enjoying a cuddle when I arrived. John has a visible...
Lions Club plans frightfully fun fund-raiser
Annual Halloween-themed event will benefit local nonprofits
Don’t be scared off by the title: The Third Annual Fright Feast on Oct. 20 benefits monstrously good causes and offers a screamingly entertaining evening.
Sponsored by the Kennett Square Lions Club’s Morning Branch, the popular annual fund-raiser will be held from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Northbrook Marketplace. The Halloween-themed event will...
