Digging up facts about native Lenape in region

Archaeology expert to present “History on Tap’ program  The Marshalton Inn will host a “History on Tap” program Monday night from the Chester County Historical Society. Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by learning about the life and ways of the native Lenape in the Brandywine Valley through archaeological discoveries, courtesy of the Chester County Historical Society (CCHS). CCHS’s...

Police seize 40 pounds of drug-laced candy

Disturbing discovery made at West Chester U. apartment, authorities said A photo shows some of the drug-laced candy police found at a West Chester University apartment. Police seized more than 40 pounds of drug-laced candy from an apartment at West Chester University’s South Campus, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office said Monday. “With Halloween just around the corner, the last...

March on The Brandywine, Oct. 19

KHS band battles local rivals; special performance by W. Chester U. band After hosting a number of top area high school marching bands, including Kennett High School, in its annual March on the Brandywine competition, Oct. 19, Unionville High School Marching Band will perform an exhibition of its 2013 show, “Amusement Park.” EAST MARLBOROUGH — Local high school marching bands, including...

Tapping into thirst for music and history

Chester County Historical Society continuing free series The Chester County Historical Society’s “History on Tap” series offers history in an informal pub or restaurant setting. The Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) is betting that a slice of history added to music and dill pickles will create a sweet and savory experience for the public. CCHS will present the latest installment...

WCU schedules bout with political heavyweights

Rival state party titans to face off in pre-debate Oct. 22 Alan Novak, former GOP party chair in Chester County, will serve as half of West Chester University’s “Political Odd Couple.” Can West Chester University’s Sykes Ballroom contain two diametrically opposed political power-brokers? That’s a question university official believe will be answered affirmatively on...

Muses for music: poems, Andrew Wyeth paintings

Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus will tour Brandywine River Museum for insight Members and associates of the Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus will take a tour of the Brandywine River Museum’s Andrew Wyeth gallery for insight into an upcoming premiere performance. Demonstrating the symbiotic relationship of the arts, singers and musicians will visit the Brandywine River Museum...

County observing Mental Illness Awareness Week

Educational materials will be available at multiple locations Chester County Commissioners Ryan Costello (from left), Terence Farrell and Kathi Cozzone will issue a proclamation on Tuesday to spotlight National Mental Illness Awareness Week. Chester County will recognize National Mental Illness Awareness Week, which begins today, with many local activities to promote insight and treatment options,...