What To Do: Harvest Festival season a harbinger of fall
Also: West Chester Restaurant Festival and much, much more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The leaves will be starting to change color soon and that means that the season of harvest festivals has arrived. One of the first will be the Chaddsford Winery Harvest Festival which will be held September 19 and 20 at the Chaddsford Winery (632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, 610-388-6221, http://www.chaddsford.com).
The...
On Stage: Bobby Whitlock, a legend you may not know
Also: Colin Quinn brings his one-man show to Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Bobby Whitlock (with wife Coco Carmel) was a key member of seminal bands such as Derek and The Dominos, but many fans may not know his name. He and Carmel play this weekend in Sellersville.
Serious fans of rock music — especially classic rock — are well aware of Bobby Whitlock and his many...
Art Watch: Creating a real ‘Rubber Soul’
Local artist repurposes old rubber tires into beautiful sculpture
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
After viewing the stunning show “Reconstructed Elements” at The Delaware Art Museum, I was fascinated to learn more about the local sculptor Helen Mason, who created the fluid, beautiful, black rubber abstract sculptures for this show. Each of the artists in “Reconstructed Elements”...
E. Fallowfield Elementary honors 9/11 victims
Students, officials gather to remember fateful day
By Lauren Parker-Gill, Staff Writer, The Times
Students, local elected officials and law enforcement and public safety officers gathered last week to honor the memory of those lost in the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. From left, state Sen. Andrew Dinniman, Coatesville Area School District Superintendent Dr. Cathy Taschner and State Rep. Harry Lewis join...
O’Leary named Exec. Dir. of Chesco Planning Commission
Brian O’Leary
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners said Wednesday that they have appointed Brian O’Leary as Executive Director of the Chester County Planning Commission. He starts in his new post on Oct, 5 and replaces Ronald Bailey who retired earlier this year.
O’Leary has nearly 30 years of public planning experience with Montgomery County Planning Commission, and his move...
Costello announces ‘Academy Day’ for interested PA-06 students
WEST CHESTER – On September 19th, the office of Congressman Ryan Costello (PA-6) will host an informational open house for students who are interested in attending one of the nation’s uniformed service academies. The Academy Day will take place at Wyomissing High School.
JROTC cadets make their impact felt in the community
From helping to feed the hungry to working with seniors, CASH students make their mark
By Lauren Parker-Gill, Staff Writer, The Times
Air Force Junior ROTC students from Coatesville Area High School are making a lasting impact on the greater community. Here, cadets performed a flag folding ceremony at Hibernia Park for the residents of the Coatesville Senior Center in June. Photo courtesy PA 771...
Mushroom Fest. celebrates 30 years of fungi-focused fun
Community, tourism and of course, all things mushroom…
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
Kennett Square’s own Food Network ‘Chopped’ finalist, Lisa Keys, demonstrates in the festival’s culinary tent.
KENNETT SQUARE – Visitors strolled historic Kennett Square Borough’s charming streets this weekend to enjoy shopping, crafts, food vendors and entertainment as the...
Caln police seek armed robber
Caln Police released this security camera image of an alleged armed robber who hit the Family Dollar story Thursday night.
CALN — Township police are investigating a reported armed robbery at the Family Dollar store on Lincoln Highway, Thursday evening.
Police said that a man approached the entrance of the store a little after 8:30 p.m., accosted an employee standing outside and forced her to go...
What To Do: Mushroom Fest and Chadds Ford Days kick off fall
Also: Barclay Friends Gardens and Radnor Concours D’Elgance & more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The return of Fun Gus is just one of the exciting signs that the Mushroom Festival in Kennett Square is at hand, kicking off Friday night with the annual parade.
Kennett Square and mushrooms are linked together so much that it would seem fitting if the Kennett High sports teams were...
