What To Do: Fall into Autumn festivals
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Friends Fall Festival
Now that crisp autumn weather has arrived, it’s a great time to enjoy outdoor events such fall festivals, historical celebrations, hayrides, wine festivals, mazes and scenic train rides.
The Friends Fall Festival at the Downingtown Friends Meeting (Downingtown Friends Meeting, 800 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, 610-269-4223,...
Santos named Director, Research and Conservation at Longwood Gardens
Kate Santos
Longwood Gardens announced Wednesday the appointment of Kate Santos, Ph.D., as Director, Research and Conservation, to lead the organization’s science-based activities, strategically driving excellence in research, conservation, land stewardship, and ecology with local, national, and global impact.
Santos comes to the position having 15 years of experience leading for-profit business...
YMCA’s Active Aging Week Calls for renewed focus on physical and mental health
As the world continues to contend with the effects of the pandemic, a renewed focus has been placed on our mental and physical health. Aiming to introduce – or reinforce – healthy lifestyles to as many adults as possible, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) has joined Active Aging Week 2021, presented by Humana.
This year, taking place October 4 – 10 around the globe, the 19th annual Active...
What To Do: Unionville Fair is back and bigger than ever
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Cows at a previous Unionville Community Fair
Each year, a sure sign that autumn has arrived is the weekend when the annual Unionville Community Fair (101 East Street Road, Unionville, http://www.ucfairinc.org) is held – the first weekend in October.
The fair, which is running now through October 3, is a real down-home country fair with farm equipment...
McErlane inducted into Chesco Business Hall of Fame
More than 300 of the region’s top business leaders were in attendance as James E. McErlane (center), Senior Partner and Founding Member of Lamb McErlane PC, was inducted into the Chester County Business Hall of Fame by the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) Wednesday night. The award was presented by CCEDC Board Chair Craig A. Styer (left) and CCEDC President and CEO Gary Smith (right).
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DIAS alumni gather to honor school’s history
Alumni from the Downingtown Industrial and Agricultural School (DIAS) stand near a bronze plaque unveiled September 30 to memorialize DIAS, which educated hundreds of African Americans from 1904 to 1993.
Many graduates of the former Downingtown Industrial and Agricultural School (DIAS), now home of Delaware County Community College’s Downingtown Campus, 100 Bond Drive, returned to the site of their...
WCU Dedicates The Roger and Agnes Ware Plaza, transforms entrance to campus and borough
Pictured at the dedication (L to R): Ashley Battiste, Katie Lickfield, Sean Wattman, Roger Ware ’82, Agnes Ware, President Chris Fiorentino, Sue Fiorentino, Joshua Filer, Keana Flowers
WEST CHESTER — Thanks to the generosity of Agnes and Roger Ware ’82, the gateway to West Chester University’s campus has been transformed and the borough of West Chester is now even more engaging. Located at...
‘Concert in the park’ event in E. Fallowfield, Oct. 2
East Fallowfield Township’s Park and Recreation Board will hold a family-friendly live “Concert in the Park” event at the East Fallowfield Township Community Park on Saturday, October 2 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The event will feature a live musical performance by the Cindy McChord Trio, a fabulous musical entertainer for kids and families of all ages. She will begin at 2:00 p.m. The fabulous...
What To Do: ‘Fall’ into festival season
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Food is the star at St.George’s Greek Festival
When autumn arrives, there are fall festivals all around the area and popular annual ethnic food festivals almost every weekend. The schedule for the next week has events featuring Greek, Egyptian and Korean food.
The annual “A Taste of Greece” festival will run now through September 26 at St....
