What To Do: Philadelphia Flower Show in full bloom
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Philadelphia Flower Show
There is no need for anyone around here to suffer from winter doldrums. The entertainment/activity schedule features many attractive events in a variety of genres including the final weekend of the Philadelphia Flower Show, Charter Day celebrations, St. Patrick’s Day parades and an array of family-friendly expos.
There already...
What To Do: Brandywine Battlefield open, highlights US-1 area attractions
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Christian C. Sanderson Museum
There is a six-mile stretch along Route 1 from Chadds Ford to the eastern edge of Kennett Square that features an abundance of attractions – museums, historic sites, a winery, a botanical wonderland and an historic battlefield.
Travelling from north to south, the first location is the Brandywine Battlefield Historic...
What To Do: Art shows, Radnor Hunt and more this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
A painting by Barbara Tlush, as part of the Chadds Ford Historical Society Arts Show.
While the major focus for events this weekend is on outdoor activities, there is also a focus on art-related events.
The Chadds Ford Historical Society’s “Spring Art Show at Thornbury Farm” is scheduled for May 15 at Thornbury Farm (1256 Thornbury Road, West Chester,...
72 acre Chadds Ford section of Brandywine Battlefield to be preserved
A drone view of the portion of the Brandywine Battlefield newly under conservation.
As of last week, North American Land Trust (NALT) has acquired a historic Brandywine Battlefield property — located on Oakland Road in Delaware County — with the intent to protect the land forever under conservation easement before ultimately opening its 72 acres to the public as Brinton Run Preserve. Originally...
What To Do: Yum! Kennett Restaurant Week underway
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
With the arrival of spring just two weeks away – the Spring Equinox arrives Saturday, March 20 at 5:37 a.m. EDT – celebration time is just around the corner.
Kennett Square is already in a celebratory mood – albeit not for spring. Now through March 7, Kennett Square is in good time mode with Kennett Square Restaurant Week (https://historickennettsquare.com).
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What To Do: Celebrating Pennsylvania on Charter Day
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, the Times
This weekend’s calendar features a wide array of Charter Day activities.
Charter Day, which is “officially” celebrated on March 11, recognizes the day William Penn received his land grant for Pennsylvania from King Charles II of England in 1681.
In observance of Pennsylvania’s founding, some of the region’s historic sites host special activities...
What To Do: Holiday season kicks into high gear with celebrations in Kennett, Downingtown
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Holiday Light Parade in Kennett
The holiday season will officially arrive in Kennett Square on November 29 when Downtown Kennett Square hosts the town’s annual Holiday Light Parade (Downtown Kennett Square, 610-444-8188, www.historickennettsquare.com).
Festivities begin at 6 p.m. with dance performances by Longwood Dance Studio and the parade scheduled...
What To Do: A Willowdale weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Without question, the Brandywine Valley is known for being horse country. It has established its reputation as an area known for staging top-flight equestrian events.
The 2019 equestrian season had its unofficial start last weekend with a big annual point-to-point event in Delaware – even if the horse racing events got shelved because of the weather...
Chadds Ford BOS address storm damage, appoint new fire marshall & honor community leader
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
CHADDS FORD – At Wednesday’s meeting of the Chadds Ford Towsnhip Board of Supervisors meeting, storm damage, emergency services and honoring a community leader topped the agenda.
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Chadds Ford honors Klaver for service
Webb Road development OK’d, but property must be checked for historical artifacts
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Chadds Ford honored long-time township volunteer and former supervisor Keith Klaver Wednesday night, during the Board of Supervisors meeting. From left are Frank Murphy, Samantha Reiner, Keith Klaver, Steve Barrar, Ed Miles, Colleen Morrone and George Thorpe.
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