What To Do: Snow? What snow? Orchids are in bloom at Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
Every year when January arrives, Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org) celebrates one of the largest families of plants in the world.
If you did a Google search to find out which are the largest families of flowering plants in the world, this is the answer you’d receive –
The three largest...
Przywara named new YMCA Chief Operating Officer
Rich Przywara
WEST CHESTER — Earlier this month, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine welcomed Rich Przywara as their new Chief Operating Officer.
Przywara was the Senior Vice President for Operations at Ashley Addiction Treatment in Maryland prior to joining the Y, but he is a familiar face in the Chester County area. Previously, he served as Executive Director of the West Chester University Foundation...
Korengel named So. Chesco Chamber Citizen of the Year
Pictured L to R: James E. Turner, SCCCC Chairman of the Board; Leon R. Spencer, Jr., 2016 Recipient; Annalie Korengel, 2019 Recipient; Joan Holliday, 2014 Recipient; and David M. Haradon, 2015 Recipient.
WEST GROVE — The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce has selected Reverend Annalie Korengel, pastor of Unionville Presbyterian Church, as its 2019 Outstanding Citizen of the Year for her...
Into The Woods at UHS, March 19-21
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Unionville High School presents the Tony award-winning musical Into the Woods on Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, March 21 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.mat Unionville High School. Featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, the musical intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault fairy tales.
While...
What To Do: Ponds may not freeze over, but lots of great skating options locally
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Power Play Rink
Based on what we’ve seen from the area weather so far, skating on frozen ponds around Chester County will only happen in dreams.
Fortunately, there are quite a few very good indoor locations for ice skating in the area.
One of the best local skating sites is Power Play Rinks (701 Haywood Drive, Exton, 610-458-9160, www.powerplayrinks.com)....
Orchid Extravaganza returns to Longwood Gardens, Jan. 18
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Escape to a lush sanctuary filled with nearly 5,000 blooming orchids during Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens January 18 through March 22. As one of the first plant collections at Longwood, orchids have held a place of distinction since 1922. Longwood’s talented horticulturists celebrate the beauty and variety of orchids with an artful display that includes spiraling Phalaenopsis,...
2020: Happy New Year!
A very Happy and Healthy New Year to all of our readers, advertisers, supporters and friends.
We hope the new year brings prosperity and good news.
We’ll be enjoying a bit of down time for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, but be right back with fresh content on Thursday, Jan. 2.
Again — may 2020 be a happy, healthy and positive year for you and your family.
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What To Do: Ring in the new year in style
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kennett Square Mushroom Drop
New Year’s Eve is about partying – dining, drinking, welcoming the new year and…partying.
The biggest party night of the year is the highlight of the schedule for the next week. Tuesday night is December 31 – New Year’s Eve.
On New Year’s Eve, Kennett Square will be partying in style at its annual “Midnight...
What To Do: Savor those last holiday fun days of the year
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Holiday Trolley Tours
With Christmas coming in the middle of the week, holiday attractions have an extra weekend to remain open.
Valley Forge National Historical Park (Route 23, Valley Forge, https://encampmentstore.org/trolley-tours/) is presenting special Holiday Trolley Tours now through December 31. Park guides will offer three tours each day —...
Merry Christmas
As we are about to begin our 10th year serving the greater Chester County community, we offer warm wishes for a happy and safe holiday season, and of course, Merry Christmas to our many friends and readers.
We will be spending the holiday with friends and family, so hopefully, you too can take some time away from screens to enjoy the people in your life who bring you joy. We’ll be back with normal...
