Don’t Retire, ReFire: Soak in the Summer

By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times It is ever so subtle.  The days are starting to get just a little bit shorter. When that starts to happen, there’s a sense of urgency that comes over me, like I better be outside as much as possible, soak up the warmth of the sun and thoroughly enjoy the last forty-five days left of the summer. While Fall is a wonderful season, as the leaves turn their...

Longwood Gardens launches fourth annual Community Read

This year’s title for the fourth annual community read is The Way Things Work Now, by David Macaulay, which explains complex processes in a humorous and accessible style. KENNETT SQUARE – Longwood Gardens and a host of community partners launched its fourth annual “Community Read,” which is designed to encourage the region to join together in reading the same book to spur discussion...

What To Do: No ‘Laboring’ to find First Friday fun

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The Budweiser Clydesdales will be making a First Friday visit to West Chester. If you take a glance at the calendar, you might be surprised to see that we’re already into September. You might also notice that September 2 is the first Friday of the month. When the first Friday of the month comes around, it’s a good time to spend an evening in the heart...

What To Do: Get your love on for Valentine’s

From romantic skate, to chocolates and wine, many ways to share your love By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Victorine’s Valentine Day puts local history and Valentine’s Day in perspective at the Hagley Museum. It’s hard to imagine anyone not being aware that this weekend is Valentine’s Day Weekend but it’s not hard to imagine people appreciating a few suggestions on how to...