Good Stuff: From Oxford to Downingtown, people-powered news
The fun & popular Good Stuff Column is here delivering you a week-ending smile! Got ‘good stuff’ you’d like to share? Email ki*@*********es.com (submissions are subject to editorial review.)
Power of the Pen…Patton Middle School’s Julie Griswold takes home FIRST place (6th grade division) in the Daughters of the American Revolution – Chester County Chapter,...
Brumbaugh Wealth Management named small business of the year
Kimberly Brumbaugh and Andrew Storti of Brumbaugh Wealth Management display their award for Small Business of The Year from the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry.
EXTON — The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry awarded Brumbaugh Wealth Management with their prestigious Small Business of the Year Award. The award was presented to Founder and Chief Executive Officer,...
What To Do: orchids take center stage at Longwood
Also: educational mini golf, marine dinosaurs and racing nirvana
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Longwood Garden’s “Orchid Extravaganza” opens this weekend and runs through March 29.
What do you think is the largest family of flowering plants in the world?
You can give three answers and you still probably won’t come up with the correct answer. But, if your answer was “the...
Chocolate, chocolate and MORE chocolate!
Wait…Did someone just say CHOCOLATE???
Calling ALL cooks! Are you a professional chef or love to bake? Why not donate your best chocolate desserts and help support the Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival? The festival is happening February 8th, at Kennett High School, 100 E. South St., Kennett Square.
Festival proceeds benefit the United Way of Southern Chester County (UWSCC.) Cakes, cupcakes,...
TCHS Open House, Jan. 28
TCHS provides students with authentic learning experiences in their chosen fields of study. This fall, culinary arts students worked with Penn London Elementary School for a special field trip opportunity.
PENN — Aspiring chefs, cosmetologists, nurses and engineers, among others, are encouraged to explore career and technical opportunities at the Technical College High School (TCHS) Pennock’s...
Free wild bird seminar at Brandywine Ace, Feb. 3
Brandywine Ace, Pet & Farm maintains a complete wild bird department with manager Lauren Bohnert available to help with any customer questions.
POCOPSON — Many Chester County residents enjoy seeing wild birds in their yards. The colder months are a great opportunity to entice our feathered friends by supplying them easy access to food and water.
Brandywine Ace Pet & Farm, 1150 Pocopson...
Wells Fargo donates $5K to Chester County Futures
Wells Fargo recently donated $5,000 to Chester County futures to support the Passport To College program. From left: Michael Dankowski, Michael Lane, Maria Mc Donald, Judy McGlew.
EXTON — Maria McDonald, Executive Director of Chester County Futures and Judy McGlew, Senior Development Officer , accepted a $5,000 grant from Michael Dankowski, Assistant Vice President and District Manager for...
Beat the January chill and ‘warm-up’ with Good Stuff
SO much good stuff was submitted for the Dr. Martin Luther King holiday, The Times dedicated a special section to those volunteering in his honor…be sure to check it out! Got good stuff to share? Email ki*@*********es.com
Helping Women “Fly”….Wings for Success Grand Opening: Wednesday, January 21, 4- 7 PM 457 Birch Street Kennett Square. Wings for Success empowers women in need...
What To Do: Embrace winter’s joys with a multitude of fests
Winterfests abound, fun in Chadds Ford, honoring MLK and more!
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
There are a lot of things about winter in this area to dislike — cold weather that chills you to the bone, sunlight deprivation and nasty snowstorms that cause hazardous roads conditions. But, there are also many things to like — ice skating on frozen ponds, skiing and snowboarding...
What To Do: Don’t whine about the cold, wine about it
Plus: Philly BeerFest and Woodlands at Phillips cooks
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Nothing chases away the winter blues like a nice pairing of wine and cheese, and Chaddsford Winery will be offering special parings of its wines with cheeses from The Whirly Pig on weekends in January and February.
If you’re not intimidated by the blast of severe winter weather slamming the area this...
