YMCA honors employees for excellence
Stephanie Price (right) of the West Chester Area Y branch, received the Employee of the Year Award for her work in child watch. Pictured here with Teri Edgar, executive director of the West Chester Area Y.
WEST CHESTER — The YMCA of Greater Brandywine hosted their 2nd annual Celebration of Excellence on Feb. 4 at the Mendenhall Inn. This event celebrates Y employees and their commitment to the...
The Red Carpet makes for Oscar-worthy viewing
It’s not quite the same without Joan Rivers, of course
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
The Academy Awards are tonight and (YAY for me!) I have seen one of the nominated films! Hey, for my husband and me, that is impressive stuff. I do not think we have been inside a movie theater since 2010 (sad, but true). We watched The Martian (On Demand) and I really liked it. However, even...
Free screening of ‘Time out of Mind’ March 9
PHOENIXVILLE — Representatives from Chester County’s Decade to Doorways and the Phoenixville Community Health Foundation have scheduled a free screening of “Time Out of Mind”, a film starring Richard Gere that depicts one man’s journey through homelessness. The screening, held at the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge Street in Phoenixville, is scheduled for Wednesday evening, March 9, 2016,...
What To Do: Pancakes at Tyler Arboretum
Also: Sportscard and Outdoor shows come to area
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Tyler Arboretum holds its annual Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring Celebration Sunday.
For a family event that is both fun and educational, it’s hard to top the annual Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring Celebration at the Tyler Arboretum (515 Painter Road, Media, 610-566-9134, www.tylerarboretum.org).
The...
Kennett Public Library to loan out WiFi hotspots
KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Public Library is pleased to announce that it will offer mobile WiFi HotSpots for library members to borrow and use for free. Wireless HotSpots offer free Internet access anywhere and are perfect for schoolwork, job hunting, travel or social networking, and will be available at the library the month of March thanks to a generous donation from T-Mobile.
On Stage: Altan brings Ireland to Longwood Gardens
Busy local schedule features roots rock, tribute bands and EDM
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Donegal-based Altan is fusing Irish folk music with American styles such as Bluegrass.
Over the years, Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org) has presented a wide array of musical acts from around the world and in a variety of genres. On February 26,...
On Your Table: Winter Salads
Take a break from the slow cooker to go fresh
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
This photo for Winter Salad with Fennel, Apples, Goat Cheese and Radishes comes courtesy of Cathy Barrow of Washington DC but it’s a great meal for a winter evening.
Well, here we are in the dead of winter here in the Mid-Atlantic, and the last thing you want to do is nibble on lettuce leaves with...
Kennett Chocolate fest raises $16.5K for community
Chocolate lovers indulge themselves this past weekend at the Kennett Chocolate Lovers festival. The event raised $16,500 for Community Impact Fund of United Way of Southern Chester County.
KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival on February 21st raised $16,500 for the Community Impact Fund of United Way of Southern Chester County. The proceeds will help fund programs at over...
County Cup opens fourth location at Pennock’s Bridge
The County Cup celebrates its fourth location opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony, Monday, at Delaware County Community College (DCCC), Pennock’s Bridge Campus.
WEST GROVE — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) held an official ribbon cutting ceremony for the County Cup Delaware County Community College (DCCC), Pennock’s Bridge Campus on Monday.
Since the first County Cup opened...
Art Watch: mixing art and dance to delight
Highspire Ballet Academy to show art and movement, Feb. 27
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This Saturday, February 27th, the Highspire Ballet Academy in Downingtown will be hosting a very unique art event that will be a thrill to all your artistic senses. From 10am -5pm there will be a multiple live sessions of art and movement. Under the directorship of Gleidson Hoffmann, ballet dancers will...
