What To Do: Mums the word, and carve those pumpkins

The scariest weekend of the year is chock full of boo—itiful fun By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The 33rd Annual Mum Fest takes place this weekend at Longwood Gardens. This is the time of year that outdoor flowering plants become scarce. As soon as the temperatures begin to drop, the only plants that really hang on and continue to have flowers are chrysanthemums, which are primarily...

What To Do: Community Day, Hootenanny and More

First weekend of summer is packed with family-friendly events By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times East Goshen’s Community Day celebration takes place June 21, with a full day of fun, capped by fireworks. This is the time of year when people love to get out in the open air. It is the season for outdoor festivals and family events. East Goshen Township Community Park (1580 Paoli Pike,...

Lecture on county’s mining history, Feb. 25

The French Creek Mine, circa 1887, is just one part of the rich history of mining in Chester County. The Chadd Ford Historical Society plans a lecture, Feb. 25, on this fascinating subject. WEST CHESTER — To Celebrate the new “Mines and Minerals of Chester County” exhibit in the conference room of the Chadds Ford Historical Society, the organization kicks off the Spring Lecture Series this...