Police: Downingtown man busted for 3rd DUI in 3 months

Dharmesh Vaswani WEST WHITELAND — The Township Police Department charged Dharmesh Vaswani with his third DUI arrest in the past three months in the township, police said Thursday. Vaswani is a 42-year old male from the 700 block of Southwind Lane in Downingtown. On May 31, 2014, Vaswani was arrested after officers made contact with him at a DUI checkpoint in the 300 block of N. Pottstown Pike. Vaswani...

What To Do: New Garden Festival of Flight takes to local skies

Also: butterflies, the circus, BBQ battle and much, much more! By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Kennett Square’s legendary Matt Chapman is just one of the many stars of this weekend’s New Garden Festival of Flight. From class cars and planes to food, music and fun — it’s a weekend long celebration and a can’t miss Chester County tradition. When it comes to traditional...

Back to School: Patton MS gets extreme makeover

Staff puts final touches on school building in preparation for first day of school By Suzanne Misciagna, Staff Writer, The Times The completed renovated basketball court behind Charles F. Patton Middle School in Unionville is just one of many projects undertaken — often with community group, PTO, student and parent assistance and support — to update and improve the school this summer. The completed...

Kennett’s finances remain healthy

Report to address whether to consolidate local police departments By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times Kennett Township Manager Lisa Moore details the condition of the township’s finances during Wednesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting. KENNETT — Wednesday night’s meeting of the township’s Board of Supervisors was highlighted by Township Manager Lisa Moore’s presentation...

On Stage: The 80’s make an amazing comeback at The Keswick

Also: Free member show at Longwood By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Howard Jones may not still have his blond locks from his heyday as an MTV staple, but he still has the voice. Jones, the Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey and Ultravox’s Midge Ure all share the bill at The Keswick Friday as part of The Retro Futura Tour. Music fans will have the opportunity to travel back 30 years when the Keswick...

Denton Hollow residents get update on traffic

Pocopson, State Police detail efforts made to slow detour traffic By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times State Police Lt. Rich D’Ambrosio addresses Pocopson residents concerning traffic issues on Denton Hollow Road, Monday night. POCOPSON — What has the township done on Denton Hollow Road recently? That was the question…and residents living along the roadway who packed Monday night’s Board...

Art Watch: Jeremy McGirl, Katie Naber

Pop-Up Art shows are a popular new part of the Chester County Art scene By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times What exactly is a Pop up Art Show? Pop up Art Shows are  temporary art exhibits that are set up and taken down in a short amount of time in an unusual location. Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery in Kennett Square has been holding successful Pop up Art shows every Thursday for over a year, with...

Kennett Brewing Company opening this fall

New brew pub to merge craft beer, local flare and whimsy By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times KENNETT SQUARE – Tucked away on the lower level of 109 S. South Broad Street, the Kennett Brewing Company (KBC) expects to combine innovative craft beer, local artists and a healthy dose of whimsy to create the Borough’s newest destination, when it opens its doors. Scheduled to open in September,...

On Your Table: Making summer last

Canning is a great way to keep that fresh taste alive for months By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times If you are like me, right now you are probably staring at a pile of garden vegetables on the kitchen table imploring  “please do something with me” and wondering how in the world you are going to consume or preserve all that bounty. Earlier in the summer, that produce was seductive. ...

CYI Living Green Fest educates and improves

CYI student-organized event helps clean up city and educated youth By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Sgt. Rodger Ollis and CYI members dispose of tires picked up from around the city. COATESVILLE – Recycling and recycling education were the main points of order at the Coatesville Youth Initiative’s fourth annual Recycling and Living Green Festival on Saturday. While games, a moonbounce,...