County offering free classes on its operations
The Chester County School of Government will offer insight into a variety of county departments.
School of Government to focus on inner workings during six weekly sessions
Receiving a primer on county government, ranging from the justice system to community development to emergency services, will soon be as simple as driving to the mall.
On Sept. 25, the county will begin the Chester County School...
Upcoming juried shows to spotlight diverse media
Chester County Art Association announces fall lineup of exhibits
“Octoraro Lake,” an oil on canvas by Tracy Colletto Adams, is one of the paintings that will be featured in an upcoming show at the Chester County Art Association.
Media ranging from ceramics to photography will be on display at the Chester County Art Association (CCAA) in West Chester.
The association just announced its...
On The Trail: The Laurels
The Laurels – Shady Loop Trail
Round trip distance: 4 miles round trip in the shade; additional 2 miles with the out-and-back side trails
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Caution: Closed for hunting on occasion during deer season. Heed posted signs.
Website: http://www.brandywineconservancy.org/laurelsPreserve.html
Trail Map: http://goo.gl/maps/L9DpS (trail map is approximate)
Membership Information:...
High-flying fun returns at New Garden Festival of Flight 2012
Annual air show featured a host of WWII aircraft as well as aerobatic displays
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, The Times
A World War II B-25 bomber was one of the star attractions at the New Garden Festival of Flight, this past weekend. A large number of antique aircraft were on hand, along with music, performers and stunt flying.
NEW GARDEN — Once again the two-day New Garden Festival of...
Camp runs gamut from zip-lining to scuba-diving
Weeklong state-police program features myriad activities for Chester County youth
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
About 100 young participants experienced Chester County’s 2012 Camp Cadet program, held this year at Camp Saginaw in New London Township.
On Friday, a group of 100 young people proudly passed muster as the 2012 Chester County Camp Cadet hosted its graduation ceremony.
The...
Living History: Washington and Valley Forge
By Gene Pisasale, special to The Times
Carl Closs, who has portrayed George Washington for the last 15 years and for many in the area is now the living embodiment of the founding father, is seen with the statue of the general and first president of the United States at Valley Forge.
A name immediately recognizable by every American, Valley Forge will be linked forever with our struggle for independence....
No time to waste: Collect hazardous materials for dropoff
Household disposal event scheduled for Sept. 8 in New Garden Township
Seventy-two Chester County municipalities are hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event for residents on Saturday, Sept. 8, at the New Garden Township Maintenance Garage on Rt. 41 near Newark Road in Landenberg, the Chester County Solid Waste Authority announced.
The collection site will open at 9 a.m. and close at 3...
Furniture store to showcase artists, authors
Dane Decor in Downingtown to host multi-media exhibit that opens Sept. 8
Artist Donna Usher and one of the paintings from her Meditation series.
A Downingtown store is poised to take the guesswork out of matching art with your furniture by showcasing them together.
At Dane Décor’s “Visionary Art and Artists” exhibit, which debuts Sept. 8 and will run for three months, customers can purchase...
Tickets on sale for Kennett Brewfest 2012
Approximately 70 breweries expected for area’s premier beer-bash on Sept. 29
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE — Historic Kennett Square has something special brewing for late September: Kennett Square’s foremost potent-potable celebration, Brewfest.
“Brewfest is a fundraiser for Historic Kennett Square,” Event Chairman Jeff Norman said. “It’s a...
Dishing out homemade Hispanic flavors with dollop of conviviality
From fish tacos to corn ice cream, customers warm up to Michoacana’s Mexican fare
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Noelia Scharon, a co-owner known by some customers as Ms. Sunshine, stands behind the counter of the ice-cream store with her son, Andres, who is one of nearly 20 workers at the two businesses.
A Kennett Square entrepreneur remembers the day more than 10 years...
