Living History: A tale of two names, Marshallton and the Marshalton Inn
By Gene Pisasale, Special to The Times
Martin’s Tavern played a key role in the Revolutionary War and went on to become a central location in Marshallton for almost 200 years.
Visitors to Chester County know the area for its rolling hills and a kaleidoscope of colors in the Fall, but few are deeply familiar with its rich heritage dating back well over 300 years. William Penn made the first land...
Tourism officials welcome all to renovated info center
After months of renovations, historic building in Longwood Gardens’ shadow has reopened
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Home of the former Longwood Progressive Meeting, the visitors’ center has reopened after several months of renovations to preserve its history.
No wonder local tourism officials are excited: new digs on the grounds of Longwood Gardens in a building steeped...
Chester County SPCA touts ‘Summer of Love’
A groovy discount will enable residents to adopt a pet cat, dog, hamster, even an iguana
Thelma the beagle is one of the Chester County SPCA animals looking for a good home.
The Chester County SPCA thinks it would be groovy if county residents would consider giving homes to some of its animals.
To encourage adoption, the independent nonprofit agency is featuring a Summer of Love special this Friday,...
United Way fundraiser at Galer Estate, Aug. 4
Darrelle London
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Canadian singer Darrelle London is making the Galer Estate Winery a stop on her US tour in anticipation of her US release in August, as part of a special fundraising event, Saturday, Aug. 4.
All proceeds from her performance will benefit United Way of Southern Chester County.
London is touring to promote her new album, Eat a Peach. The Canadian singer has earned...
Murder Mystery Art Stroll returns, Aug. 3
The classic whodunit hits the streets of Kennett, Aug. 3
Actors work the crowd at a previous Murder Mystery Art Stroll as presented by the Kennett Amateur Theatrical Society. KATS is back with Pride and Prejudice (and Zombies) this Friday, Aug. 3.
KENNETT SQUARE — As all the world focuses on England this year, with the Summer Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, so too does Kennett Square...
On The Trail: ChesLen, made in the shade
By Vidja Rajan, Columnist, The Times
ChesLen Preserve, Coatesville – A Shady Trail for Hot Summer Days
Round trip distance: About 3 miles round trip in the shade, can be extended to around 5 miles.
Difficulty: Easy to moderate (one steep path going down)
Caution: Closed for hunting on occasion during deer season. Heed posted signs.
Website: http://www.natlands.org/preserves-to-visit/list-of-preserves/cheslen-preserve/
Trail...
Family Art Day returns with another fun event
More than 250 people attend day of art and music in Anson B. Nixon Park
By Ben McWilliams, Special to The Times
Parents and kids alike had an enjoyable day at the second annual Family Art Day in Anson B. Nixon Park.
KENNETT — Anson B. Nixon Park has hosted many family friendly community events this summer and saw yet another success this past Saturday with the second annual Family Art Day. The park...
Bizzigirls work to give back to the community
By Kelly Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Some of the food donation collected by Bizzigirls for the Kennett Food Cupboard at an event in Pocopson Park.
POCOPSON — At a time when many ask “what’s in it for me?” – West Chester area residents Katee Boyle-Mojica and Mary Veale ask, “What can we do for others?”
In response, they combined their skills in Operations and Events and Nonprofit...
Family Art Day, July 28
Features interactive activities for kids, families
KENNETT SQUARE – A variety of participatory art activities are planned for Saturday July 28th, at Anson B. Nixon Park’s Family Art Day.
The free event runs from 10 am to 3 pm, and offers many interactive activities for children. Creative activities include splatter paint, origami, watercolor, abstract painting, illuminated letters and masking...
Exchange student’s lodging dogged by cat allergy
Longwood Rotary Club is seeking replacement host family
The Longwood Rotary Club is sponsoring two students from foreign countries
to share in a yearlong exchange program at Unionville High School. (As
part of the exchange program, three UHS students are studying abroad in
Belgium, Japan and Brazil.) Each student from abroad lives with two
different families during their 10 months in this country.
The...
