More than 30,000 bargain books available

Chester County Library’s Annual Spring Book Sale a real page-turner The Annual Spring Book Sale will take place at the Chester County Library in Exton this weekend. If you’ve already read the books you bought at the Unionville High sale, here’s another opportunity to grab some inexpensive enlightenment. The Friends of the Chester County Library are holding their annual Spring Book Sale Friday,...

Support sought to end human trafficking

The Chester County Historical Society will be the site of a Call to Action on Wednesday to end human trafficking.   Senator to host forum on legislation that would facilitate prosecutions Legislation to end human trafficking is the impetus for a bipartisan Call to Action on Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Chester County Historical Society. The purpose of the program is to garner public...

County to observe National Public Health Week

Variety of public events will provide Rx for community well-being National Public Health Week is designed to help raise awareness about healthy lifestyles and disease prevention. Even before a national survey last week deemed Chester County the healthiest county in the state for the second time, its Health Department had planned numerous events to celebrate National Public Health Week starting on...

Passion for education, Coatesville fuels fund-raiser

Two city legends will host Harry Lewis Jr. Scholarship Event By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Diana Robinson Lewis, a 1961 Coatesville graduate who excelled nationally in broadcasting, will return to Coatesville for the Harry Lewis Jr. Scholarship Event. Two Coatesville legends will combine forces to share their passion for the power of education during a scholarship fund-raiser...

Civil War exhibit to highlight local conflict

In Chester County, residents’ divided loyalties fueled tensions  A new exhibit at the Chester County Historical Society will provide insight into the Civil War era. During the Civil War, Chester County found itself in the crosshairs of controversy with residents divided in their support for the Union or President Lincoln – conflict that spilled over into contentious public meetings and dueling...

Historical Society raising bar on heritage lessons

 Whip Tavern will host ‘History on Tap’ program on Oct. 23 The Whip Tavern will be the site of the next “History on Tap” program by the Chester County Historical Society. Engaging history will be brewing on Oct. 23 at the Whip Tavern in West Marlborough Township. The scenic venue is a fitting backdrop for the latest chapter of “History on Tap,” a traveling program presented...

Fun-filled fungi fest mushrooming this weekend

27th Annual Mushroom Festival will feature three days of diverse activities Holy crimini! Mushrooms will appear en masse this weekend in Kennett Square. KENNETT SQUARE — Like the product that spawned it, the Mushroom Festival continues to grow and thrive, and the 27th version is likely to further that trend this weekend. A community parade kicks off the festivities on Friday at 6 p.m. at Sixth and...

Tickets on sale for Kennett Brewfest 2012

Approximately 70 breweries expected for area’s premier beer-bash on Sept. 29 By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, The Times KENNETT SQUARE — Historic Kennett Square has something special brewing for late September: Kennett Square’s foremost potent-potable celebration, Brewfest. “Brewfest is a fundraiser for Historic Kennett Square,” Event Chairman Jeff Norman said. “It’s a...