Downingtown-Thorndale Chamber holds 73rd annual dinner
The dinner was held with a packed house at Downingtown Country Club.
DOWNINGTOWN — The Downingtown-Thorndale Regional Chamber of Commerce held its 73rd Annual Chamber Dinner & Awards Program on April 24 at the Downingtown Country Club.
The Chamber’s 2018 Civic Awards were presented to Virginia “Ginny” Pierce (Citizen of the Year), Downingtown Country Club (Business of the Year), Housing...
What To Do: Spring — no really — is finally here (probably)
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Winterthur
If spring in the Delaware Valley this year were a baby in the womb, the doctors would surely have been working on induced labor by now. The vestiges of a long, grueling winter refuse to go away and spring continues a rectangle to emerge.
According to the latest weather forecasts, warmer temperatures are on their way.
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Willowdale Steeplechase tweaks lineup for 2018
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The 26th Running of The Willowdale Steeplechase on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13 has some new excitement to offer this year! The Chester County tradition is a spectacular rite of spring and a traditional Mother’s Day event for people throughout the Brandywine Valley and beyond.
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Springton Manor holds annual Sheep & Wool Day
The sheep are losing their winter wool, and you’re invited to the shearing! Chester County Facilities & Park’s annual Sheep & Wool Day will be held Saturday, April 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Springton Manor Farm in Glenmoore, PA.
The highlight of Sheep and Wool Day, the annual shearing of the herd, takes place throughout the day and includes commentary on how the woolen fleece is...
Two DCCC students selected as All-PA Academic Scholars
President Dr. L. Joy Gates Black (center) with All-PA students (from left) Yesenia Diaz (Lopez) and Sourou Mariettte Carolle Zounon of Delaware County Community College.
Delaware County Community College students Yesenia Diaz (Lopez) of Kennett Square and Sourou Mariette Carolle Zounon of Upper Darby were among 46 community college students statewide selected recently as All-Pennsylvania Academic...
What To Do: Celebrating Earth Day
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Earth Day has been becoming more necessary every year. Now, because of the agenda of many politicians in Washington, D.C., efforts to protect the earth are crucial.
Earth Day has been featuring celebrations all around the world for more than 40 years.
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Klein to receive Rebecca Lukens Award
Janet S. Klein
COATESVILLE — The National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum (NISHM) in Coatesville, announced Tuesday its twelfth annual Rebecca Lukens Award to be presented to noted historic preservationist and museum management consultant, Janet S. Klein. Mrs. Klein proved vital in the seminal stages of the restoration of Terracina, the first historic home in the Lukens National Historic District....
What To Do: Roots Music in Media; flowers bloom across the region
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Charlie Grace at The Roots Music Festival.
Roots music, which is frequently referred to as Americana, is a very diverse category of music that includes modern folk, jug bands, Appalachian folk, blues, bluegrass, Cajun music, country, gospel, old time music, Native American music.
If you’re a fan of roots music then you should plan on visiting Media...
State Police seek youth camp applicants
The Pennsylvania State Police and Pennsylvania American Legion are seeking applicants for “State Police Youth Week,” a summer leadership camp designed for teenagers interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement or the military. State Police Youth Week was established in 1970 with the goal of improving the relationship between Pennsylvania’s youth and the law enforcement community.
The week-long...
Tickets now on sale for Willowdale Steeplechase
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Whether you’re a horse enthusiast or just like to have fun and enjoy a beautiful day in the country, it’s time to make plans for this wonderful Chester County family event!
This year the races are again running on Mother’s Day! Tickets and parking spaces for The Willowdale Steeplechase’s Sunday, May 13th event are on sale now online at www.willowdale.org. Visit our...
