Professor’s efforts to safeguard clean water applauded
Award was presented at annual gala for Stroud Water Research Center
John Briscoe (left) received a glass vase created by Simon Pearce from Bernard Sweeney, Stroud’s president and director, to accompany the award.
An acclaimed Harvard University professor was this year’s recipient of the prestigious Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence, which was presented Thursday night at the annual gala...
Tourism center’s historic renovated quarters celebrated
Former meetinghouse once served as hub for abolitionists
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Alicia Lyons (from left) and Mary Beth Tryens enthusiastically tout the award-winning wines of the nearby Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery.
Community leaders took a step back in time Wednesday as they celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the newly renovated Brandywine Valley Tourism Information...
Longwood Gardens’ director to be honored
Paul B. Redman will be cited for vision, leadership in county
KENNETT SQUARE – On Oct. 17, Longwood Gardens Director Paul B. Redman will receive the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry’s 2012 CEO of the Year award, an annual tribute to an industry leader who represents vision and leadership in Chester County.
“Paul Redman was a clear choice for this award as he exemplifies...
Tourism officials welcome all to renovated info center
After several months of renovations, historic building on Longwood Gardens’ grounds has reopened
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Home of the former Longwood Progressive Meeting, the visitors’ center has reopened after several months of renovations to preserve its history.
No wonder local tourism officials are excited: new digs on the grounds of Longwood Gardens in...
Passport program encourages area cultural travel
Discount promotion offers admission to 11 Brandywine Valley attractions
The Nemours Mansion is the newest addition to the Treasure Trail Passport program that allows a one-price admission for a wide range of local museums and destinations.
For the fourth year in a row, the Brandywine Museums and Gardens Alliance is offering a Treasure Trail Passport, a cost-saving approach to taking advantage of...
Longwood Gardens, a field trip tradition
Re-acquainting with a Chester County landmark – A commentary by Dave Conard Sports Editor, KennetTimes.com
Longwood Gardens photo by Dave Conard
KENNETT SQUARE—A funny thing happened the other day when my daughter came home from school almost bursting with excitement because she had been told by her teacher that her class was going to get to go on a field trip.
“Field trip”...
Route 926 slated to close Tuesday
Two months of traffic headaches likely ahead for area motorists
By Mike McGann, Editor, KennettTimes.com
Route 926 at the Kennett/Pennsbury township line is slated to close Tuesday, meaning extra traffic will be rerouted through part of Kennett for at least one month.
Oft-delayed, but unavoidable, it appears that the first scheduled closure of Route 926 at Route 52 will actually happen Tuesday,...
Longwood Gardens dedicates new solar field
Innovative topography and design for system expected to generate 3KW by 2018
By Mike McGann, Editor, KennettTimes.com
Longwood Gardens' new solar field is expected to generate some 1.5 KW of power by year's end, doubling by 2018.
KENNETT — No one has ever accused Longwood Gardens of not being green. But sometimes, having acres and acres of lush plant life isn’t enough — and for...
