Chasin for Chalfin features pair of cross country runs
Races part of fundraising events to benefit Jake Chalfin
By Blair Sylvester, Correspondent, The Times
Saturday marks a series of fundraising road races to benefit West Marlborough jockey Jake Chalfin, who was paralyzed in a 2010 steeplechase accident. Photo courtesy of Tod Marks
WEST MARLBOROUGH — Those searching for a scenic run, through some of Chester County’s most beautiful vistas, should...
Learn how to protect your heart, July 23
Jennersville Regional Hospital’s Dinner With The Doctor series features cardiac specialist
Dr. Nicholas Skiadas, M.D.
WEST GROVE — Your heart is one of the most important organs you have, and it needs protection. The good news is you can ward off damage to your heart.
Members of the community are invited to learn some practical steps for safeguarding their hearts and reducing...
Chesco Grand Prix gets Kennett Square racing
Garneau-Quebecor team clinches overall victory as large crowd looks on
By Steven Silverman, Correspondent, The Times
The pro racers line for the start of Saturday’s Chesco Gran Prix in Kennett Square. A large crowd enjoyed cycling, food and fun at the race’s final stage.
KENNETT SQUARE — The center of the borough echoed with the cheers from hundreds of enthusiastic spectators Saturday...
Sanderson Museum boosts visitor hours
Now open 10 to 4 Thursdays and Fridays through November
The Christian C. Sanderson Museum in Chadds Ford is expanding visitor hours.
CHADDS FORD — The Christian C. Sanderson Museum is increasing its hours and will be open for visitors on Thursdays and Fridays from 12pm to 4pm, in addition to the same hours on Saturday and Sunday, March through November.
“We are pleased to be able to expand...
Sanderson Museum boosts visitor hours
Now open Thursdays and Fridays, 10-4 through Nov.
The Christian C. Sanderson Museum in Chadds Ford is expanding visitor hours.
CHADDS FORD — The Christian C. Sanderson Museum is increasing its hours and will be open for visitors on Thursdays and Fridays from 12pm to 4pm, in addition to the same hours on Saturday and Sunday, March through November.
“We are pleased to be able to expand our hours...
Saturday Night Racing: Chesco Grand Prix offers fun for all ages
Garneau Quebecor holds big lead entering final stage
By Steven Silverman, Correspondent, The Times
The earlier stages of the Chesco Gran Prix, as seen above, were run throughout Chester County. The final stage is Saturday in Kennett Square. Image courtesy Chesco Gran Prix.
KENNETT SQUARE — The Chesco Grand Prix makes its annual stop in the borough this Saturday, when the competitive aspect of...
Tips to avoid ticks, mosquitos, summer woes
County Health Department urges residents to take safety precautions
The Chester County Health Department recommends create a woodchip or mulch barrier between wooded areas and yards to reduce the risk of ticks.
With summer in full swing, the Chester County Health Department wants to remind residents to take precautions inside and outside the home to avoid injuries and insect-borne diseases.
West...
Young advocate from West Grove to represent Delaware at Children’s Congress
Delegate selected from a pool of nearly 1,500 applicants with type 1 diabetes
Amelia Rehrman, 11, is a young advocate for T1D research and shares her story on her blog Peace.Love.Hope.Diabetes. Photo courtesy of JDRF.
Wilmington, DE —The Delaware Branch of JDRF will send two inspiring young leaders to serve as a delegate to the 2013 JDRF Children’s Congress in Washington, D.C. this summer.
Craig...
Ambitious appetite prompts Food Bank move
Chester County nonprofit’s plethora of produce, volunteers outgrows space
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Larry Welsch, executive director of the Chester County Food Bank, surveys some of the current, cramped office space, which features overflow storage on the floor.
When the Chester County Food Bank rose from the ashes of its bankrupt predecessor in 2009, it did so with...
Willowdale Steeplechase gives $55,000 to local charities
The organizers of the Willowdale Steeplechase announced that they have given out $55,000 to local charities, funds generated by this year’s Steeplechase. Photo: Jim Graham Photography
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The organizers behind the Willowdale Steeplechase announced this week that $55,000 was donated to local charities, funds raised by the annual Steeplechase event in May.
The funds will go...
