Program to spotlight Abraham Lincoln’s legacy
It will be held Monday, Feb. 10, at Exton library
As the 250th anniversary of the Civil War moves into high gear, the Chester County Library is inviting the public to focus on Abraham Lincoln.
On Monday, Feb. 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Struble Room, the Exton library will present “Abraham Lincoln: A Study in the Paradox of Greatness,” a program offering insight into one of America’s...
Time to raid attic for mystery historic photos
Exton library program will focus on ways to date them accurately
The Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) is partnering with the Chester County Library for a special presentation, “How Old is that Photograph?”
The program, which will help explain how genealogists research photos from their family collections and date them, will be held Thursday, Feb. 13, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Exton...
County offering free master composting classes
Participation in all three, two-hour sessions will result in certification
The Chester County Board of Commissioners, through the Chester County Solid Waste Authority, is hoping residents will dig this offering: free certified master composting classes.
The classes – attendance is required all three weeks to become certified – will be held at the Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square...
Kennett Chocolate Festival set to whet cravings
Popular fund-raiser for United Way will be held Feb. 9 at Kennett High
Attention chocoholics: The Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival is seeking creators as well as cravers for its popular fund-raiser.
Those who have a coveted chocolate cake, candy, cupcake, brownie, or cookie recipe can compete for a chance to win prizes and bragging rights. The competition is open to professionals, amateurs and...
Kennett After Prom seeking community support
Group to hold its largest fund-raiser, a Valentine’s Day-themed event
Good Foot, a high-energy band featuring Kennett Square Borough Councilman Leon Spencer, will perform at “All You Need Is Love,” a benefit for the Kennett After Prom.
Keeping students and the community safe is the goal of the Kennett After Prom, which is sponsoring its largest fund-raiser of the year.
“All...
‘Man Who Would Be King’ had Chesco origin
‘History on Tap’ to explore John Harlan, inspiration for Rudyard Kipling
The Marshalton Inn will be the venue for the Chester County Historical Society’s free “History on Tap” program on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
A Chester County native whose adventures inspired “The Man Would Be King,” a short story by Rudyard Kipling, will be the focus of the next “History on Tap” program from the...
Event aims to fast-track human-trafficking bill
Legislation passed in state Senate; awaits action in House
State Sen. Andy Dinniman
An event designed to facilitate passage of human trafficking legislation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of West Chester, said State Sen. Andy Dinniman.
The event will include an update on Senate Bill 75, legislation that would help end human trafficking in Pennsylvania,...
‘Bridging the Community’ to meet at Am. Legion Hall
The public is invited to join a group of Kennett-area citizens committed to “Bridging the Community” on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Kennett Square.
This community group, which has been meeting since 1998, promotes the philosophy of creating a peaceful, progressive and inclusive community. Meetings offer an opportunity to share news and ideas about all the...
Library program to focus on computer history
Inventor of original smartphone to speak in Exton
To gain insight into the world of modern communications, the Chester County Library in Exton is inviting the public to a presentation on Monday, Jan. 6, in the Struble Room.
From 7 to 8:30 p.m., Dr. Rocco Leonard Martino, the inventor of the original smartphone, will present “Personal History of the Computer,” a discussion of the history...
Borough’s New Year’s Eve event mushrooming
Officials report efforts to ensure fun, family-friendly entertainment
The giant borough icon, sponsored by ToJo Mushrooms, is ready to be adorned with lights.
Not surprisingly, Kennett’s Square’s inaugural New Year’s Eve extravaganza, which will include the lowering of a 700-pound, lighted steel shroom from a crane, is continuing to evolve, and borough officials said they are working with...
