Around Town Oct. 2

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Wild game over flame at Mt. Cuba Center on Oct. 12.

• Mt. Cuba Center is offering some Wild Game over the Flame from 5-7 p.m. on Oct. 12. Visitors can make their own tacos while enjoying a casual evening around a campfire, grilling wild game meats and veggies. The game is from the Mt. Cuba property, gamer that has a negative impact on the vegetation. Fresh toppings and everything you need to make Mt. Cuba-inspired…

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Kennett Brewfest Unveils Private Cabanas and Expanded Options for 2025

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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…

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Police Log Oct. 1: DUI, crashes, drugs

Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • A 58-year-old Columbus, Ohio, man, named by police, was arrested on a noise complaint and disturbing the peace following an incident at Costco. According to the report, the defendant admitted to cursing at staff members. The report also said staff members said the defendant made several threats and would not leave the property. • A 33-year-old Lake Harmony, Pa.,…

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Adopt-a-Pet Sept. 29

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Biscuit Biscuit is a sweet and low-energy 6-year-old kitty who would absolutely love to be spoiled in a quiet home. Might that be yours? Stop by the West Chester campus to meet her today. You can name your adoption fee for Biscuit through Sunday, Oct. 5. Belinda Check out…

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Brandywine Museum Opens First Solo Show for Baltimore Painter Jerrell Gibbs

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…

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“Raise a Glass to the Cursed Carnival: Chadds Ford Winery’s Adult Trick or Treat Returns for a Spirited 12th Year”

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.).…

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Set Sail on a Tall Ship Adventure in Wilmington

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…

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Road Report for Sept. 29 to Oct. 3

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Road Report for Sept. 29 to Oct. 3. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Tree trimming will cause lane closures of Route 926 between N. Mill and Byrd roads in East Marlborough…

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Around Town Sept. 25

• The Delaware County Symphony will open its 2025–2026 season on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 3 p.m. with a special Chamber Concert in celebration of Delco Arts Week. The concert will feature local musicians performing a diverse program of string music along with a dynamic jazz set by the Rose Tree Pops Jazz Combo. Delco Arts Week Chamber Concert will be presented in Neumann University's…

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Police Log Sept. 24: DUI, hit-and-run, lewdness

Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • Vincent Zacchei, 31, of Glen Mills, was arrested on DUI charges on Sept. 6, according to a police report. The report said police made a traffic stop on Christy Drive in Chadds Ford Township and determined that Zacchei had been driving under the influence of alcohol. The report did not give a reason for the stop that happened just…

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Adopt-a-Pet Sept. 22

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Debra Looking for a more mature gal? Debra is the one to meet! This pretty 4-year-old lady is looking for a second chance at a forever family life. Debra is dog-friendly and is excited to play with her new friends here in the yards. Sound like she might be…

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