Chester County shifts into flood-recovery mode

5.5 inches of rain prompts evacuations, more than 60 water rescues The water is receding, and now the necessary mop-up will begin. And if county officials had their way, no one would be on the roads right now since many sections remain closed and the recovery will take some time. The storm left these giant sink holes at Colonial Hyundai in Thorndale. Although the waters had largely receded amongst...

Fairville Fun Fair celebrating its 26th year

Festivities to include foods, crafts, kids’ entertainment on May 3 Pony rides, moon bounces, food, crafts, games, face-painting, a silent auction, and more will be available Saturday, May 3, at the 26th Annual Fairville Fun Fair. Held on the grounds of Fairville Friends School in Chadds Ford, the fair will begin at 11 a.m. and run until 3 p.m. with a rain date of Sunday, May 4. General admission...

Studio 882 makes local mark in home decor

Chadds Ford boutique is a breath of fresh air in furnishings By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times My love of fashion extends beyond the clothes that hang in my closet.  It influences the way I decorate my home, as well.  I am drawn to neutral classics mixed with pops of color and pattern.  Your living space should be a reflection of your personal style but, if it’s not, I have just the couple...

Sanderson Museum opens for 2014 season

The Christian C. Sanderson Museum on Creek Road in Chadds Ford is now open for the 2014 season. CHADDS FORD — That gem of both Southeast Pennsylvania history and that of the better part of the 20th Century of American History — the Christian C. Sanderson Museum — is now open for the 2014 season, on Thursdays through Sunday from 12 pm to 4 pm. “We look forward to welcoming visitors to the Sanderson...

Family workshop to focus on Horace Pippin

Brandywine River Museum to host story-reading, book-signing and art activities A book by Chester County author Jen Bryant will be the focus of a free family workshop at the Brandywine River Museum. The fascinating and challenging life of West Chester artist Horace Pippin will be the focus of a family workshop, author’s talk and book-signing at The Brandywine River Museum on Sunday, Feb. 24, from...