What To Do: Harvest Festival season a harbinger of fall
Also: West Chester Restaurant Festival and much, much more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The leaves will be starting to change color soon and that means that the season of harvest festivals has arrived. One of the first will be the Chaddsford Winery Harvest Festival which will be held September 19 and 20 at the Chaddsford Winery (632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, 610-388-6221, http://www.chaddsford.com).
The...
Pennsbury debates Parker Preserve open space
Also, Supervisors approve emergency services study
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Ann Walters, Landscape Architect, presents her Parker Preserve open space landscape plan to Pennsbury Township supervisors at Wednesday night’s meeting.
PENNSBURY — The main focus of Wednesday’s township Board of Supervisors meeting involved replanting the Homeowners Association’s (HOA) open space...
¡Vive tu vida! Sept. 26 in Anson Nixon Park
More than 2,000 people are expected to attend ¡Vive tu vida! in Kennett Square on Sept. 26.
KENNETT SQUARE — The fifth annual ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® event with La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) and the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (NAHH) will return to Anson B. Nixon Park on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Drawing 2,000 people to the park for free health screenings,...
On Stage: Bobby Whitlock, a legend you may not know
Also: Colin Quinn brings his one-man show to Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Bobby Whitlock (with wife Coco Carmel) was a key member of seminal bands such as Derek and The Dominos, but many fans may not know his name. He and Carmel play this weekend in Sellersville.
Serious fans of rock music — especially classic rock — are well aware of Bobby Whitlock and his many...
Art Watch: Creating a real ‘Rubber Soul’
Local artist repurposes old rubber tires into beautiful sculpture
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
After viewing the stunning show “Reconstructed Elements” at The Delaware Art Museum, I was fascinated to learn more about the local sculptor Helen Mason, who created the fluid, beautiful, black rubber abstract sculptures for this show. Each of the artists in “Reconstructed Elements”...
O’Leary named Exec. Dir. of Chesco Planning Commission
Brian O’Leary
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners said Wednesday that they have appointed Brian O’Leary as Executive Director of the Chester County Planning Commission. He starts in his new post on Oct, 5 and replaces Ronald Bailey who retired earlier this year.
O’Leary has nearly 30 years of public planning experience with Montgomery County Planning Commission, and his move...
Costello announces ‘Academy Day’ for interested PA-06 students
WEST CHESTER – On September 19th, the office of Congressman Ryan Costello (PA-6) will host an informational open house for students who are interested in attending one of the nation’s uniformed service academies. The Academy Day will take place at Wyomissing High School.
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Mushroom Fest. celebrates 30 years of fungi-focused fun
Community, tourism and of course, all things mushroom…
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
Kennett Square’s own Food Network ‘Chopped’ finalist, Lisa Keys, demonstrates in the festival’s culinary tent.
KENNETT SQUARE – Visitors strolled historic Kennett Square Borough’s charming streets this weekend to enjoy shopping, crafts, food vendors and entertainment as the...
An ageless wonder of fashion
Iris Apfel continues to be a trendsetter
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
In the spirit of celebrating New York Fashion Week, I wanted to highlight an unexpected face in the world of couture. One of my all time favorite trendsetters is Iris Apfel. This 90something year old spitfire is an expert in interior design and fashion. With a resume that includes time at Women’s Wear Daily and...
Miscues cost Unionville, 31-13
Powerful Exeter team stymies Indians’ run game
By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times
Pat Clark Jr. fights for the endzone scoring Unionville’s second and final TD of the night, as the Indians fell to Exeter, 31-13, Friday night. Jim Gill photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The difference between very good and excellence often comes down to a lot of small things.
The Unionville High School football...
