Santos named Director, Research and Conservation at Longwood Gardens
Kate Santos
Longwood Gardens announced Wednesday the appointment of Kate Santos, Ph.D., as Director, Research and Conservation, to lead the organization’s science-based activities, strategically driving excellence in research, conservation, land stewardship, and ecology with local, national, and global impact.
Santos comes to the position having 15 years of experience leading for-profit business...
What To Do: Unionville Fair is back and bigger than ever
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Cows at a previous Unionville Community Fair
Each year, a sure sign that autumn has arrived is the weekend when the annual Unionville Community Fair (101 East Street Road, Unionville, http://www.ucfairinc.org) is held – the first weekend in October.
The fair, which is running now through October 3, is a real down-home country fair with farm equipment...
What To Do: Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance celebrates the Corvette
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
A classic Corvette
There is one American sports car that stands out above all the rest – the Chevrolet Corvette. The ’Vette has been on a plateau all its own ever since it was introduced in 1953.
The Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance also is on a plateau all its own. The Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance is the premier concours event...
What To Do: Fresh air, live music combine for summer fun
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Stoneleigh
This is the time of year to enjoy outdoor activities and there are plenty of special events this weekend that fill the bill – including several that combine nature and live music.
Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden (1829 East County Line Road, Villanova, stoneleighgarden.org/garden/home/) will present a “Summer Garden Tour” on July 10...
What To Do: Celebrating the stars and stripes
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Betsy Ross House
This a busy time of the year for the United States flag.
Many Americans like to display their flags on holidays – especially Memorial Day Weekend and Independence Day.
Sandwiched between the two patriotic holidays is another special day for the Stars and Stripes – Flag Day.
On June 14, 1777, Congress passed the first Flag Act,...
What To Do: Philadelphia Flower Show takes it outside
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Philadelphia Flower Show
The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show (phsonline.org) has been a staple in Philadelphia since 1829. The massive annual show, which is the nation’s longest-running horticultural event, typically draws more than 250,000 people to Philadelphia every year.
The show, which is presented every year by the Pennsylvania Horticultural...
What To Do: Wine, festivals and so much more this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The calendar of events for this weekend features a wide array of interesting things to do – food and wine events, garden attractions, animal-related events, full moon activities and even a monster convention.
On May 22, the 10th Annual Skippack Spring Wine Festival (Skippack Pike, Skippack, 610- 584-1155, http://winetober.com) will be held along...
What To Do: Fountains at Longwood, Willowdale Steeplechase and so much more for Mothers’ Day
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
There are many annual events that are eagerly anticipated by visitors to Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, www.longwoodgardens.org) such as the Christmas display, the “Orchid Extravaganza” and the just-concluded “Spring Blooms.”
But the one that attracts visitors more than any other is the annual “Festival of...
What To Do: May flowers bloom across the region
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Yellow Springs Art Show
Spring weather seems to have really arrived now. That means it’s time for outdoor activities such as visiting horticultural sites, hiking, fishing, going to festivals and celebrating May Day and Arbor Day.
The Yellow Springs Art Show got its start back in 1973 as a free event featuring a variety of artists displaying their...
Chesco announces two more COVID vaccination sites: Exton Mall, Longwood Gardens
WEST CHESTER — Chester County residents can now get their COVID-19 vaccine in two, new unique ways: via a drive-thru clinic or — at the mall, as the county makes a push to get more people inoculated.
There seems to be a clear indication that the vaccine is having a local impact: 60% of county residents have had at least one shot to date and new infections and hospitalizations are beginning...
