From cozy firesides to creative escapes, small moments across Chadds Ford are bringing color back to winter to cure cabin fever CHADDS FORD, Pa. — With a winter storm forecast to blanket the Brandywine Valley this weekend, cabin fever is about to get a little more real. Snow, early sunsets, and travel-slowing weather have a way of accelerating winter’s quiet creep, draining color from the…
Jamie Kleman | Contributing Writer Delaware Live For families and neighbors looking to welcome the New Year with a hometown tradition, the annual Mushroom Drop in downtown Kennett Square offers a celebration that blends community spirit, local pride, and festive fun. Known as the Mushroom Capital of the World, Kennett Square marks the occasion each year with its signature illuminated mushroom descending at midnight. On Wednesday, December 31,…
Last Minute Gift ideas from Route 1 antiques to Kennett kitchens and Thornton boutiques, fun, fast gifts close to home for procrastinators with Good Taste! CHADDS FORD, Pa. — If your holiday shopping list still looks suspiciously long and the calendar says, “Uh…soon,” you’re not alone. The good news? You don’t need a shipping deadline or a drone delivery to save the day. Along Route…
Shopping Local: From wine and art to tea, toys, and train displays, these local stops offer unique holiday gifts while supporting the small businesses that keep the Brandywine Valley thriving. As holiday shopping ramps up, residents of Chadds Ford, Glenn Mills, and nearby Kennett Square are being urged to look beyond online carts and big-box chains and rediscover the galleries, wineries, cafés, and boutiques that…
KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. — Several members of the Kennett Regional Fire Department have been honored for their quick thinking and courage in rescuing an adolescent boy from a house fire last November. At a recent ceremony, the Chester County Department of Emergency Services and the Chester County Commissioners presented firefighters and officers with unit citations and the William H. “Pop” Winters Award, recognizing outstanding leadership,…
KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. — The Kennett Brewfest, one of the region’s most popular craft beer festivals, returns this weekend with new features that promise to change the way visitors experience the event — and the weather could not be better. Forecasters predict sunshine and a high of 76 degrees, making it a perfect day for sampling craft brews outdoors. For the first time in its…
CHADDS FORD, Pa. (Sept 29, 2025) — The Brandywine Museum of Art will open a powerful new exhibition this fall spotlighting Baltimore painter Jerrell Gibbs, whose vivid, large-scale portraits celebrate the beauty and dignity of everyday Black life. “Jerrell Gibbs: No Solace in the Shade” will run Sept. 28, 2025, through March 1, 2026, marking both Gibbs’ first solo museum exhibition and the Brandywine’s first…
CHADDS FORD, Pa. — Chaddsford Winery is once again turning Halloween into a grown-up celebration, as its beloved Adult Trick or Treat event returns for a 12th year with a brand-new twist: The Cursed Carnival. The sell-out tradition runs Saturdays and Sundays from October 4 through November 2, 2025, with hourly tour times from 12 to 5 p.m. (winery grounds remain open until 7 p.m.).…
Kalmar Nyckel offers hands-on weekend cruises through October WILMINGTON, Del. – If you’ve ever dreamed of stepping into the world of old-world explorers, the Kalmar Nyckel invites you aboard for a true tall-ship experience this fall. This majestic 17th-century replica isn’t just a sightseeing boat—it’s a working sailing ship where passengers become part of the crew. On select weekends through October 25, guests can join…
POCOPSON, Pa. – Cub Scouting offers kids a path to adventure, confidence, and lifelong values—and Pack 231 is opening its doors for families to learn more at a Family Fun Night on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 6:30 p.m. at Pocopson Elementary School.Boys and girls entering kindergarten and up can sample the excitement with inflatable axe-throwing, ice cream treats, and boat races, while parents meet leaders…
CHADDS FORD, Pa. — Brilliant sunshine, booming cannons, and a deep sense of community filled the Brandywine Valley this weekend as Historic Chadds Ford Days returned for its annual Revolutionary War commemoration. The two-day festival culminated Sunday, Sept. 14, with the second day of the Battle at Chadds Ford, a full-scale reenactment of the Sept. 11, 1777 Battle of Brandywine — the largest single-day clash…