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...

Good Stuff happening in Chester County!

Teachers, teams, coaches, schools, charities, neighbors…send us YOUR good news! Awards, promotions, new records, big wins, great volunteers, special projects are all a part Good Stuff…send in yours today to kim@chescotimes.com. Submissions are requested by the 15th & 30th monthly… Whip & ‘Neigh-neighhhh’… Be sure to catch The Plantation Field International Horse Trials...

On Stage: Demark’s Oh Land comes to Philly

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Oh Land, one of Denmark’s top acts, comes to Philadelphia this week. Oh Land, one of Denmark’s top music exports, is returning to Philadelphia for a special show this month. The international producer and songwriter extraordinaire , also known as Nanna Øland Fabricius,  is currently touring with Of Monsters and Men. The tour touches down in Philadelphia...

Art Watch: James Welling featured at Brandywine River Museum

Street Road Artist’s Space featured at Galer, Sept. 13 By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times At The Brandywine River Museum of Art, Thursday September 10 at 6pm there will be a fascinating talk with contemporary photographer James Welling and Thomas Padon, Director of the Brandywine River Museum of Art on the influence of Andrew Wyeth’s paintings on Welling’s artistic exploration...

Do’s and don’ts for preparing your child for a dental visit

By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times As a parent, I always want to make things easier for my kids. However, as a dentist, sometimes I see very well-intentioned moms and dads inadvertently make things more difficult. Here’s what you should know. Don’t promise a reward for good behavior. Most kids have dental visits that are completely free of discomfort and by promising them a...

Rotary goes to ‘new heights’ Thursday for Phila. Outward Bound School

West Chester rappelling event raises funds for local youth By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times West Chester’s Mayor Carolyn Comitta rappels down the side of One Logan Square. WEST CHESTER – When Philadelphia’s Mayor Nutter invited West Chester’s Mayor Carolyn Comitta to rapel down the side of the 31 story One Logan Square to fundraise for the Philadelphia Outward Bound School; Comitta...

Students to get hands on with robot at TCHS Pickering

The Baxster robot by Rethink Robotics is programmed to package boxes at the Omega Design Corporation in Exton. In September, the robot will be moved to the TCHS Pickering Campus and used in the Electronics and Robotics program. Robots are coming to the Technical College High School (TCHS) Pickering Campus. Specifically, the Baxster, a collaborative robot designed by Rethink Robotics. With a modern...

United Way allocates $95K to five new vital community service programs

    WEST CHESTER— United Way of Chester County welcomes five new service programs to an existing network of over 60 funded  programs under the Community Impact Fund.  $95,000 has been allocated to support the new programs each year for a two year period, under United Way’s education and health initiatives. United Way’s network is extensive but the work is local providing education, health,...

What Do To: Tiffany featured at Winterthur

Also: Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show and last gasps of summer By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Winterthur Museum in Delaware presents “Tiffany Glass: Painting with Color and Light” opening this weekend. Three things usually come to mind when people hear the name “Tiffany” — Tiffany lamps, fine jewelry by Tiffany and the movie “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” All three will be included...

Chesco Commissioners invest additional $2 million in Coatesville initiatives

Parking, new senior center, transportation & retail to shape ‘Coatesville Gateway’   COATESVILLE – Yesterday, at the city’s Gateway Park, county leadership, area elected officials, nonprofit agencies and members of the community gathered to hear a special announcement regarding Chester County’s latest investment in Coatesville development initiatives. Chester County Commissioners...