Archive for October 1st, 2020

BRM withstanding COVID

It's been a tough year for everyone, including the Brandywine River Museum of Art. According to Andrew Stewart, the director of Marketing and Communication, some traditions will continue despite restrictions despite the COVID pandemic. And there will be something new. The museum was shut down from the middle of March through June and reopened on July 1. Stewart said ...

 
 

A virtual run preserves icon of Kennett’s culture

"We've been here for 80 years and want to be here for another 80 years," said the Kennett Symphony's race director Cathy Williams as she explained this year's Beat Beethoven Virtual 5K. Like the previous seven years, the goal is for participants to finish the 3.1-mile run before the final notes of the symphony play, in about 34 minutes. "This year's run is virtual. ...

 

Around Town Oct. 1

• The Chadds Ford Historical Society has a drive-through bread sale on Oct. 24. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., people will be able to drive in and drive out and purchase bread baked in the beehive oven at the society’s historic John Chadds House. All while keeping social distance. This month the CFHS will also sell its special Pumpkin Carve T-shirts and posters. First ...