What To Do: Have a blast at Fort Mifflin
Halloween is over so, it’s….wait for it….Christmas!
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Seriously, a blast. On November 8 and 9, the Olde Fort Mifflin Historical Society will celebrate the 237th Anniversary of the “Siege & Bombardment of Fort Mifflin.”
Are you ready for “Siege Weekend”?
It’s not an endless parade of kids looking for Halloween candy —...
Unionville Art Gala set for Nov. 7 & 8
Top professional and student works on display, raises funds for school
The Unionville Art Gala takes place this weekend at Unionville High School, featuring professional and student works, as well as a silent auction, live music, food and more.This year’s Featured Artist is Steel Sculpture Artist Karen Delaney, pictured above, some of her works.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The 2014 Unionville Art...
Good Stuff: Vote, Flu shots, good news and notes
Editors Note: Welcome to The Times latest column, ‘Good Stuff’, that will highlight positive happenings within the communities of Chester County in a quick, easy to read, and (we think) fun format.
Got ‘Good Stuff’ to share? Email ki*@*********es.com to help the get the word out. (All submissions are subject to editorial review; submissions are requested by the 15th and 30th of each month.)
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What To Do: Pa. Hunt Cup, Pirate Adventure Day
Also: Dia de Los Muertos in Kennett; Mums the word at Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The 80th Edition of the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup takes place Sunday, Nov. 2 in Unionville.
One of the most respected and longest-running equestrian events in the Brandywine Valley is the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup (Pennsylvania Hunt Cup racecourse, Newark Road, Unionville, 484-888-6619, http://pahuntcup.org)....
What happens when you don’t have a will?
The answers might be surprising to you
Editor’s Note: Today marks the first column by noted West Chester attorney and educator Timothy J. Trott. He will address various legal issues and offer insight to the legal process.
By Timothy J. Trott, Columnist, The Times
You think you don’t have a will? Well, you do. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania did all the work for you. And you didn’t...
Let music ring at the Sanderson Museum
By Linda Banks, Special to The Times
A young Chris Sanderson, violin in hand.
Often, in an uncanny coincidence, visitors to the Christian C. Sanderson Museum bring experiences with them that dovetail with topics I have already chosen for my monthly articles. Three recent October museum visitors logged in with moments that Chris would have appreciated. The first two guests were musicians scheduled...
What To Do: Mums the word, and carve those pumpkins
The scariest weekend of the year is chock full of boo—itiful fun
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The 33rd Annual Mum Fest takes place this weekend at Longwood Gardens.
This is the time of year that outdoor flowering plants become scarce. As soon as the temperatures begin to drop, the only plants that really hang on and continue to have flowers are chrysanthemums, which are primarily...
Chester County Fund for Women and Girls salutes Sennett
Catherine Sennett
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls is is offering congratulations to Catherine Sennett, Esq., as one of a select group of women chosen to receive the 2014 Women of Distinction Award by the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Women of Distinction Award recognizes leading women in the region who positively impact their community through their professional...
Battlefield Night at P.J. Whelihan’s, Oct. 23
CHADDS FORD — The Board of Brandywine Battlefield Park Associates is inviting folks to night of food and fun at P.J. Whelihan’s Pub and Restaurant,in the Dilworthtown Crossing Shopping center on US-202 on Thursday Oct. 23, 2014 from 5-9 p.m. in an event to benefit historic Brandywine Battlefield Park.
As local historic sites around the country are feeling the effects of budget cuts, it is...
Area car dealers to distribute coats to local kids
Chester County car dealers work to distribute winter coats for local needy kids, expecting to give out more than 5,000. Recently, they gathered to drop off a large donation: from left, Dave McQuiston, Roberts Chevrolet; Jim Sapala, Kia of Coatesville; Kyle Wolff, Piazza Acura of West Chester; Angela Brown, Piazza Acura of West Chester; Phil Moore, Roberts Chevrolet; Melanie Laird, Piazza Acura...
