What To Do: No ‘Laboring’ to find First Friday fun
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Budweiser Clydesdales will be making a First Friday visit to West Chester.
If you take a glance at the calendar, you might be surprised to see that we’re already into September. You might also notice that September 2 is the first Friday of the month.
When the first Friday of the month comes around, it’s a good time to spend an evening in the heart of...
Chesco residents to throw out first pitch at Phils’, Friday
Patient, doctor to share first-pitch duties on Childhood Cancer Awareness Day at ball park
PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies will join Major League Baseball and all MLB Clubs in a league-wide effort to raise childhood cancer awareness by dedicating a special “Childhood Cancer Awareness Day” at Citizens Bank Park on Friday, with two Chester County residents playing a big role in the evening’s...
What To Do: Enjoy these last weekends of summer
One last warm weekend before school starts for many in the area
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The New Holland Summer Fest takes place this weekend.
With only a few summer weekends left in 2016, many area residents are taking advantage of the warm weather by driving east to the New Jersey shore or driving north to resorts in the Poconos.
This weekend, driving west is also a good option —...
NLT preserves 55.7 acres in London-Britain
Sisters Patricia Kraus Holt and Kathryn K. McClure on the property they helped preserve as open space.
Last month, Natural Lands Trust protected a scenic 55.7- acre property in London Britain Township, preserving woodlands, rare plant species, and a valued part of the rural landscape. The property was placed under a conservation easement, which means that it remains in private ownership but is protected...
UHS Marching Band ready for 2016-17
The Unionville High School Marching Band.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The 82 dedicated musicians and color guard of the Unionville High School Marching Band spent the last days of their summer vacation transforming themselves into a precise, professional and synchronized unit. They learned the rewards of striving as a team toward a shared goal – the performance of this year’s show “Tribal Voices.”
The...
Auditions for Nutcracker, Aug. 27
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Academy of International Ballet is pleased to announce open auditions for dancers of all ages for their full length fully costumed performance of the Nutcracker Ballet to be performed on Saturday December 10 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm at the Unionville High School at 750 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348.
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31st Mushroom Fest back Sept. 10 & 11
KENNETT SQUARE — The 31st Annual Mushroom Festival brings back the fungi celebration for another year of fun as mushrooms take center stage in Kennett Square — the Mushroom Capital of the World. From food, to art, to music, to contests this year’s festival is again bursting with fun(gi) for everyone.
Be part of the fun doing the Mushroom Stroll down Mushroom Boulevard (State Street the rest...
What To Do: Soar into New Garden Festival of Flight
Also: Bike racers take to streets of West Chester
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Classic aircraft and cars are just some of the thrills featured at this weekend’s 40th annual New Garden Festival of Flight.
The annual air show at the New Garden Flying Field in Toughkenamon has been staged continuously for more than 40 years and it continues to get better every year. The lively show has...
Willowdale couple celebrates 70th wedding anniversary
Then and now: The Keggs (above) on their wedding day in 1946 and at their anniversary celebration recently.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — They had their first date on the day before Pearl Harbor, went on to become valued and beloved teachers in the Unionville community and recently celebrated 70 years of marriage — Raymond and Edith Kegg of Willowdale.
The couple recently celebrated surrounded by their five...
‘Recycled ride’ to help local family
The 2015 Ford Focus that was donated to help a local family.
WEST GROVE — The loss of a car can lead to the loss of a job which will lead to the loss of a home. That is exactly what happened to one family who is participating in the Family Promise of Southern Chester County program. Thanks to Recycled Rides, a program of the National Auto Body Council, a young dad, mom, and two small children are...
