Kennett swears in new police officers
Planning Commission outlines plans; questions raised on ambulance service
By Jacqueline Kennedy, Correspondent, The Times
Two new part time police officers were sworn in by Kennett Township Wednesday night. Richard Bell and Jonathan Ortiz (second and third from right) are joined by District Justice Daniel Maisano (right) and supervisors (from left) Robert Hammaker, Richard Leff and Scudder Stevens.
KENNETT...
What To Do: If it’s Mothers Day, It’s Willowdale
From Steeplechases to local stages, there’s lots to do with Mom this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The 23rd Annual Willowdale Steeplechase takes place Sunday, complete with the annual tailgating competition, antique cars — and of course, the hats.
It’s Mother’s Day on May 10 and you can go the traditional route and take mom out to a nice dinner.
But, if you’re looking...
KCSD, WCSD & OASD teachers win Citadel Heart of Learning Award
1,200 nominated – three take home top honors
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
(L-R) Julie Myers, Michael Kelly and Sally Bopp
EXTON – The prestigious Citadel Heart of Learning Award winners were announced this week; with 1,200 Chester County teachers nominated, 15 finalists selected and three award winners announced. Each winner is the top candidate in the high school, middle school and...
On Your Table: Celebrate National Gardening Month
Enjoy a family adventures starting vegetables from seeds
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent,The Times
Planting seeds for a summer garden is a great family project. Vegetable plants can also be gotten at local garden centers.
Starting seeds that will grow to produce this summer’s garden bounty and then nurturing a backyard garden plot can be a fun family project. It’s the miracle...
Chadds Ford honors Klaver for service
Webb Road development OK’d, but property must be checked for historical artifacts
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Chadds Ford honored long-time township volunteer and former supervisor Keith Klaver Wednesday night, during the Board of Supervisors meeting. From left are Frank Murphy, Samantha Reiner, Keith Klaver, Steve Barrar, Ed Miles, Colleen Morrone and George Thorpe.
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On Stage: Shen Yun brings Chinese culture to area
Also. Mother/Daughter duo performs, punk poetry and more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Shen Yun Performing Arts opens a three-run at the Merriam Theater, Friday.
When people see the annual touring production by Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time, they usually exit the theater with awe-struck looks on their faces. Invariably, they return to see the show the following year —...
Friends Assoc. to host ‘A Night at the Opera’ benefit
Friday night’s performance will feature Soprano, Catherine Friedman
WEST CHESTER – The Friends Association for the Care and Protection of Children invites the community to its ‘Night at the Opera’ benefit concert this Friday evening.
The concert will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 10 West Pleasant Grove Road, West Chester. Doors open at 6:30, performance is from 7-9 PM. Following...
Spring Meadow residents seek third access point to neighborhood
Supervisors remind residents to get building permits before starting projects
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Birmingham’s Board of Supervisors addressed a number of resident issues Monday, including access into the Spring Meadows neighborhood and building permit issues.
BIRMINGHAM — Requests from township residents dominated Monday’s Board of Supervisors meeting.
Robert...
Take care of yourself, it’s surprisingly sexy
When you feel beautiful, you are
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
We’ve all encountered more than our fair share of unsolicited romantic advice from friends, from family, and (most brazenly) from drunken friends of the family! But with contradicting and archaic advice mixed in with the helpful hints, it’s hard to figure out which tips we should discard and which we should hold onto and implement...
Officials: Cinco De Mayo big success
Three new businesses to open in borough’s commercial district; Library operation praised
By Jacqueline Kennedy, Correspondent, The Times
KENNETT — On May 5, 1862 The Mexicans defeated the French army at The Battle of Puebla. On May 3, 2015, Kennett Square hosted its 15th Annual Cinco de Mayo celebration — and both were rousing successes.
The festival’s organizer, Arturo Gomez Rubio...
