Historic Kennett Square’s annual update 2016 announced

  KENNETT SQUARE – The community is invited to attend Historic Kennett Square’s annual update scheduled for January 28, 6 PM, at Genesis Health Care Building (Garden Level), 101 East State Street, Kennett Square. The evening will feature guest speaker, Todd J. Poole, Managing Principal, 4Ward Planning Inc. and Kennett Economic Consultant.  Light refreshments will be served. To learn more...

AG’s 5th grade art showcased at Brandywine River Museum

‘Imagine Brandywine’ project features the changing farmscapes of the Avon Grove District   Drawings by 160 fifth grade students from Avon Grove Intermediate School are on display at the Brandywine River Museum – Chadds Ford, through the end of February. The artwork is inspired by the disappearing farmscapes that used to dominate the Avon Grove School District. Art students examined...

On Your Table: Slow cooker recipes warm up winter nights

  By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent   In deepest, darkest winter, a surefire cooking solution is to pull out the slow cooker.  Crock pot recipes are an ideal way to beat cold outdoor temperatures since these dishes warm us from the inside and help keep us cozy when the days are short and the nights are long. They can transform any kind of food into something fragrant and tender.     Crock...

Super Six: A new year of cool items

From new looks to new tastes, a bit of something for everyone By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Normally, I reveal my Super Six on the first Sunday of the month…but, I had to discuss New Year’s resolutions, so, here it is…a week late, but never a dollar short:    Send article as PDF   

What to Do? Wine tastings, Comic-Con, Home Show, paranormal & more!

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times   Winter weather has finally arrived but that’s no reason to hibernate. If you’re in the mood to get out of the house and do something, you have a variety of attractive options this weekend. Participating in the “Wine, Cheese & Honey Pairings at Penns Woods” at Penns Wood Winery (124 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford, 610-459-0808, http://www.pennswoodsevents.com)...

DA announces new Detective Chief, Lt.

Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan (seated) with new Chief of Detectives Kevin Dykes (right) and new Det. Lt. Michael McGinnis. WEST CHESTER — Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced the promotion this week of new commanders for the Chester County Detectives. Kevin Dykes has been named the Chief of the Chester County Detectives. Michael McGinnis has been promoted to the position...

On Stage: Award winning Shen Yun set to wow

Also: Light Day Foundation with Rob Hyman and Lisa Bouchelle; Emma Cullen, Tomeka Reid Quartet, and more to perform locally   By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times   The annual touring production by Shen Yun Performing Arts is a treat for the senses — a spectacle of sight of sight and sound. It has made an annual visit to Philadelphia every year for more than a decade. This year,...

Relationship New Year’s resolutions

New year, get off on a better foot with friends, family and lovers By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times Happy New Year! We’ve all been listening to our friends and family members boast about their New Year resolutions: getting to the gym three times a week, losing 10 pounds, or budgeting better this year. But what about New Year’s resolutions for your relationships? If holiday movies have taught...

Rosado named as Chesco Detective

Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan welcomes Oscar Rosado as the newest Chester County Detective. A veteran Kennett Square police office is the newest Chester County Detective, District Attorney Tom Hogan said Tuesday. Hogan announced the hiring of Oscar Rosado, who has previously worked numerous times with county detectives in his local policing role and has served as a liaison to the Hispanic...

The ‘Art of Writing’ along the Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail

For the entire month of January, eight wineries along The Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail will be celebrating the “Art of Writing” with writer’s workshops, book signings, book clubs, blog how-to’s and book sales. Winter is the perfect time to curl up with a new book, or meet up with local authors to get inspired to write your own masterpiece. From Kennett Square to Chadds Ford...