Historical society raising bar on heritage lessons
Whip Tavern will host ‘History on Tap’ program on Oct. 23
The Whip Tavern will be the site of the next “History on Tap” program by the Chester County Historical Society.
Engaging history will be brewing on Oct. 23 at the Whip Tavern in West Marlborough Township.
The scenic venue is a fitting backdrop for the latest chapter of “History on Tap,” a traveling program presented...
Community invited to event on youth justice reform
Awareness program on Oct. 11 will include national and local experts
An estimated 250,000 youth are tried, sentenced or incarcerated as adults annually across the country, according to statistics from the Campaign for Youth Justice.
Hoping to reduce this trend locally, youth advocates are presenting the second annual parent-initiated Youth Justice Awareness Month event on Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the...
Dumping ground for toxic, corrosive materials
Regional collection event scheduled for computers, hazardous waste
It’s time to recycle that outdated computer safely. Seventy-two municipalities are hosting a Household Hazardous Waste and Computer Collection Event for county residents on Saturday, Oct. 13.
The collection will occur at the Government Services Center, 601 Westtown Rd., West Chester, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., county officials...
Township officials succeed in keeping rain at bay
Caln Community Day enjoys surplus of sunny skies, smiles
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Jeff Cerra (left), sons Cameron, 3, and Gavin, 1, and his wife, Christy Cerra, pose with Sparky the Firedog.
When Caln Township Board of Commissioners President Vincent Rose saw the threatening skies yesterday morning, he called his accountant and threatened to withdraw his tax work unless his...
19320: Studio says numbers will equal creative display
“Self-portrait” by Gabe Neeld, a mixed media of graphite, paper, cardboard, is one of the works that will be displayed.
Art exhibit to draw works from Coatesville-area zip code
It’s not just a zip code: It’s a creative mecca. That’s the message a Coatesville gallery hopes to spread during an exhibition titled “Artists 19320!”
The show will feature works by art teachers from Sept....
Caln hosting weekend full of family-friendly fun
Annual Community Day, rescheduled summer concert will provide diverse entertainment
Moon bounces are always a big hit with children at Caln Community Day.
Caln Township is offering a weekend that’s jam-packed with music and activities.
On Saturday, the township will celebrate its annual Caln Community Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Municipal Park and Municipal Drive in Thorndale. Attractions...
National event: Rx for safe drug disposal
Local man seeking assistance to make regional collections successful
Statistics indicate that teens are increasingly raiding family medicine cabinets to get high, and a Parkesburg man wants help to raise awareness of the problem and work toward eliminating it.
Casey Jones, who heads Transformation Initiative for Building Healthy Communities Through Healthy Families, wants the public to be aware that...
Emergency preparedness moving full steam ahead
County to distribute tips, information at area train stations
Commuter alert: If someone tries to hand you a newspaper at the train station tomorrow morning from 6 to 9 a.m., they may be county employees, not solicitors.
September is National Preparedness Month, and the Chester County Department of Emergency Services will be distributing safety information at area train stations, one of the many local...
Living History: Chadds Ford Days brings past alive
By Gene Pisasale, Special to The Times
A historic reenactor works on an 18th century loom, during a demonstration at the 2011 Chadds Ford Days, which take place Sept. 8 & 9. Photo courtesy of the Chadds Ford Historical Society.
Local residents and visitors to the Brandywine Valley know it as the home of the famous Wyeth family of artists and picturesque countryside, but few know the history behind...
Ski open house Sept. 5
EXTON — Brandywine Valley Ski Association will hold it’s annual new member open house on Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 7:30 pm at The Brickside Grill, 540 Wellington Square, Exton PA 19341 in the Eagleview Town Center.
All area residents are welcome to stop by and learn about this strictly not-for-profit mutual benefit club which promotes skiing and other year round outdoor adventures and social...
