Kennett senior presents findings at regional planning conference

Arshia Faghri KENNETT SQUARE – Arshia Faghri, a senior at Kennett High School, presented findings from his own research on building environments and health as a featured speaker at the American Planning Association (APA) Maryland/Delaware Conference on October 29. The session entitled “Planning Healthy, Multigenerational Complete Communities (Perspectives from Delaware)” was offered for certification...

Holiday season kicks off at Longwood, Nov. 27

The world-famous Conservatory at Longwood Gardens will again be decked out in holiday splendor, as Longwood celebrates the holidays, starting Nov. 27. EAST MARLBOROUGH — From elegant trees adorned with feathered friends, to a peacock-themed Masquerade Ball in our Music Room, the holiday season soars at Longwood Gardens November 27 through January 11. Topiary swans grace our Exhibition Hall,...

More than 50 Chesco non-profits join in for #GivingTuesday

Nonprofits throughout Chester County have joined #GivingTuesday in a first of its kind effort that will harness the collective power of a unique blend of partners – charities, families, businesses and individuals – to transform how people think about, talk about, and participate in the giving season. Coinciding with the Thanksgiving Holiday and the kickoff of the holiday shopping season,...

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.) MAKE...

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...