What To Do: 44th annual Strawberry Festival rocks
Also: Downingtown Fine Arts Fest, Bonsai at Brandywine River Museum
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
One of the best signs that summer is just around the corner is the annual Brandywine Health Foundation’s Strawberry Festival. This weekend, the 44th Annual Strawberry Festival will take place on the grounds of the Brandywine Hospital (201 Reeceville Road, Coatesville, 610-380-9080, www.brandywinestrawberryfestival.com).
The...
Is it time to look at the role of standardized tests in schools?
Also: if teacher unions demand raises, they should say what to cut from education programs to pay for it
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The rising tide against Common Core continues to obscure a growing, but still under discussed debate about the value and quality of standardized testing in our schools.
While it seems increasingly likely that a passing grade on the Keystone tests will not end up...
‘Day of Beauty’ for area veterans
A special approach to honoring those who serve
This Memorial Day, veterans from the Coatesville VA Medical Center received a ‘Day of Beauty’ thanks to the staff of AseraCare Hospice and Palliative Medicine – Philadelphia, and the students from Empire Beauty School – Exton.
Veterans from the Coatesville VA Medical Center along with the caring staff from AseraCare Hospice, Palliative Medicine...
Art Watch: Steeling the town in Kennett Sq.
Busy spring art scene continues into June with showings and events
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Any casual strollers through Kennett Square in the past weeks would have been stopped in their tracks at the new public art sign for Philter coffee house in downtown Kennett Square across from Talula’s Table. It is a stunningly beautiful combination of welded and forged steel, which combines...
On Stage: Steven Wilson’s music tells a story
Great Valley grad Kevin Manning celebrates new EP release
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
British progressive rock star Steven Wilson has a wide range of accomplishments. Wilson, who plays two area shows this weekend, has a new album that tells a story of isolation and loss.
In the rock music world — especially the world of prog rock — Steven Wilson is like a Renaissance Man....
Brandywine Health awards nursing scholarships
The Brandywine Health Foundation recently awarded nine nursing scholarships to local nursing students. From left, Kristine Krueger, CCIU Practical Nursing Program; Dr. Linda Adams, Dean, WCU Nursing School; Ashlyn Danae Horrex (CCIU), Martha and Duane Bohlayer Scholarship; Anne Ford, Henrietta Potter Hankin Nursing Scholarship; Stephanie Lyons, Gemma Ryder, Erika Samuelson, Aimee Fernback, all of WCU...
CCSPCA brings back Forget-Me-Not, June 14
After a one-year hiatus, the Chester County SPCA is bringing back it’s annual Forget-Me-Not gala fundraiser, June 14.
WILLISTOWN — An estate in Newtown Square will provide a historic backdrop for the 27th Annual Forget-Me-Not celebration, an elegant and sophisticated fundraiser for the Chester County SPCA. Delchester Farm is situated on twenty-four acres in Willistown Township, and the estate’s...
Chester County’s Underground Railroad remembered
Kennett Historical Commission details township, county role in leading slaves to freedom
By Jacqueline Kennedy, Correspondent, The Times
A map of some of the sites where Chester County residents housed newly-free slaves before and during the Civil War.
KENNETT — The Kennett Township Historical Commission held its annual meeting earlier this month that featured a presentation titled “Follow...
What To Do: Get out there! It’s Memorial Day Weekend
Don’t plan to stay in — outdoor events and great weather highlight holiday weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
It’s time for the annual Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show and Sale this weekend in Chadds Ford.
If it’s Memorial Day Weekend in the Brandywine Valley, it’s time once again for the Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show and Sale. The popular annual event...
Memorial Day roundup: Parades in Kennett & Marshallton, honoring fallen heroes in W. Brandywine
Although for many of us Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, it remains a solemn reminder of all who served and especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of their country. In and around Chester County, there will be various parades and remembrances to honor these heroes.
Among the more somber remembrances will be tribute to local residents in gave their all in protecting...
