Tourism
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Kennett Square Mushroom Festival Sees Record Numbers
The 31st Annual Kennett Square Mushroom Festival saw more than 100,000 visitors turn-up to check out the offerings from over 250 participating vendors, writes Fran Maye for Daily Local News. Despite the weather on Saturday being unusually hot for September folks turned out to celebrate the Mushroom Capital of the World. “It was a little…
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Don’t Forget: Kennett Square’s Mushroom Festival to Fete Chester County’s Favorite Fungus
Maine has lobsters. Wisconsin has cheese. Chicago has pizza. Kennett Square, for its part, has blessed the nation with mushrooms. Lots and lots of mushrooms. The borough’s cash crop will be on full display this weekend, as The Mushroom Capital of the World will swell to a population almost 20 times larger than usual for…
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Destination ChesCo: Labor Day at Valley Forge National Park
By Rachel Stevenson Labor day celebrates the working person. It’s an opportunity for hard workers to rest, relax, and enjoy time with friends and family. The typical American will enjoy a barbeque, a final dip in the pool, or three days of relaxation before the fall madness begins. Others will go away for the weekend,…
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Poll: How Are You Celebrating Labor Day?
Americans have been celebrating Labor Day as a Federal holiday since 1894. Typically celebrated with a day off and local parades, there are a multitude of options available to take in the national holiday. What are you most looking forward to doing this holiday weekend?
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The Iron Hill Twilight Criterium: An Evening of Speed in Downtown West Chester
Racers took to the streets of West Chester on Saturday, August 20th for the 11th annual Iron Hill Twilight Criterium Race Series. I had the pleasure of watching the afternoon and evening festivities from the comfort of the Gawthrop Greenwood, PC offices, near the Iron Hill finish line, where clients, family members, and community guests…
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National Parks Service Celebrating a Hundred Years of Preservation at Valley Forge
On Saturday, the National Parks Service will celebrate not only its centennial but also the 40th anniversary of Valley Forge transitioning from being Pennsylvania’s first state park to a national park, writes Evan Brandt for Daily Local News. Founded in 1893, Valley Forge Park was originally designated as a state park until July 4th, 1976,…
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Record Field of Iron Hill Twilight Riders Thrills West Chester
A record field of amateur and professional male and female cyclists pounded the pavement of historic downtown West Chester and thrilled the community during this year’s edition of the Iron Hill Twilight Race Series on Saturday. Racing elbow to elbow at speeds up to 35 mph around eight city blocks, the cyclists dueled for not…
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Take a Walk through History with a Visit to Marshallton
If you are looking for a real sense of the rich history of Chester County then a trip to Marshallton, one of the three historic districts in West Bradford township, should be on your list, writes Gene Pisasale for The Unionville Times. Named after one of America’s first botanists, Humphry Marshall, the town was originally…
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Destination Chesco: An Olympic Trip to The Ponds in Downingtown
By Rachel Stevenson I’m not an athlete. I’ve never been an athlete. In fact, if you had to pick a word to describe me, the last word that would ever come to mind is athletic. This week I’ve spent most evenings curled up on my sofa cheering on Simone Biles, Michael Phelps, Aly Raisman, and…
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Mark Your Calendar: Chester County Day Returns October 1st
Chester County Day, the longest running house tour in the country, is being held this year on October 1st, according to a staff report from Chadds Ford Live. Once held exclusively in West Chester, the 76-year-old event now offers tours of 21 historic homes and 14 other public sites around the county including Birmingham, Unionville,…
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Happening Today: Levante Brewing Hosting H.O.P. (Helping Other People) Benefit for the Hungry
This Saturday West Chester’s Levante Brewing Company is hosting a H.O.P. (Helping Other People) party from 12pm til midnight. Levante encourages guests to bring non-perishable food donations to fill a food truck for those in need. Bringing 5 items will earn attendees a free beer! Food donations benefit the Chester County Food Bank and Fiorenza’s Food…
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Destination Chesco: Highland Orchards
By Rachel Stevenson August is the most delicious time of year. From ripe red tomatoes growing in my garden to sweet corn and watermelon at the farmer’s market to peppers and yellow squash delivered by our local CSA, I can’t think of a better time of year to enjoy nature’s bounty. This weekend, on a…
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Vogelsong’s Baseball Roller-Coaster Ride Continues Despite Career-Threatening Injury
Ryan Vogelsong’s whirlwind of a career in professional baseball – which has spanned 19 seasons, 15 teams, and three continents – is not over. After suffering a horrific injury more than two months ago while pitching for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the 1995 Octorara High School graduate returned to the mound last Thursday night, tossing six…
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Elverson Sun Flowers in Full Bloom and Ready to be Picked (No Purchase Necessary)
Good cheer and sunshine are blooming next to the Please Wash Me Carwash in Elverson, where a free pick-me-up is ripe for the picking. Business owner Rick Frey is once again giving away sunflowers; no car wash necessary. “Every year this is my gift to the community,” he said in a Daily Local News report…
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Destination Chesco: Historic Yellow Springs: Not Just a Wedding Venue
By Rachel Steveson On hot summer days, I’m always on the lookout for indoor activities. With the sweltering heat and rainy afternoons we’ve had this week, I thought it best to take my camera over to the Historic Yellow Springs in Chester Spring, PA to cool off. From Phoenixville, I drove ten minutes south on…
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Hulafrog Weekend Guide: 9 Awesome Chester County Weekend Events!
Yep. Another week has come and gone. No worries, we’ve got your back for a spectacular weekend with everything from the Goshen Country Fair to the PNC Arts Alive First Sunday for Families at the Brandywine River Museum of Art…there are many ways to enjoy the first weekend in August! Check out these nine Hulafrog’s…
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Destination Chesco: Marsh Creek – A Summer Celebration Spot
By Rachel Stevenson Summer is supposed to be a time for relaxation. Between terror attacks, debates over plagiarized speeches, and arguments with friends over which politician to trust more, many of us are still waiting for summer to begin. Needless to say, this summer hasn’t been as uplifting and relaxing as one might have hoped.…
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Chester County Tourism Agencies and Hotels Enjoying DNC Boom
The Democratic National Convention is bringing a huge economic boost to the region as the thousands of visitors are bringing in tens of millions of dollars to hotels in Chester, Montgomery, and Delaware counties in overnight stays alone, writes Brian McCullough for Daily Local News. An estimated 6,000 delegates and alternates are coming to Philadelphia…
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