Kennett Run celebrates 26 years
$1,000,000 raised to date for area charities
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE – The run’s now iconic theme ‘Small town, BIG race & Strong Community’ certainly captured the feel of 26th annual Kennett Run Saturday morning. Thousands gathered amidst the backdrop of charming historic Kennett Square to run, walk or cheer for family and friends.
Post race recognition of ...
Exelon Generation recognized by Gov. Tom Wolf
KENNETT SQUARE – Exelon Generation has been recognized by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf with the 2015 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence. Exelon Generation’s Kennett Square Environmental Council Stewardship and Outreach program was one of only 15 environmental projects from across Pennsylvania to receive the honor. Kennett Square is the headquarters for Exelon Generation, one...
Willowdale Steeplechase – 23 years of family fun
Steeplechase fans enjoy each other’s company and some great hats!
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – Thousands of families attended the Willowdale Steeplechase Sunday – a regional Mother’s Day tradition now celebrating its 23rd year. A “James Bond” themed tail gate competition, Jack Russell Terrier races, boutique shopping, kid friendly crafts and of course,...
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...
Letter: Keep the library in Kennett Square
To The Editor:
In 1895 a group of Borough residents chartered a new subscription (private) library that was to remain in the Borough of Kennett Square and be dedicated to the remembrance of Baylor Taylor. The Bayard Taylor Memorial Library was founded.
Over the years this charter has increasing been ignored by BTML Board Members. They now want to move the library outside of the Borough and rename...
Victory is now brewing in Kennett Square
A ‘inside out’ view of why business is booming
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
Victory’s spacious bar with a backdrop featuring local reclaimed mushroom house wood
KENNETT SQUARE – Victory Brewing Company’s second brew pub location is now open in Kennett Square and has a great story to tell. The Times ‘dutifully’ attended Monday’s Philadelphia-area media grand...
KSQ’s Mala Galleria & ‘First Friday’ art stroll
KENNETT SQUARE – Kennett Square’s many charming boutiques, galleries and restaurants provide an inviting backdrop for its community focused “First Friday’ Art Stroll from 6-9 PM, Friday, May 1st.
Mala Galleria has two new featured artists; siblings Leander and Mo Fontaine. A vibrant exhibit has been created to highlight their works Indulging in Color: Black & White. Leander and Mo Fontaine...
Art show showcases area youth & emerging artists
Impressive collection delights and inspires
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
Portrait by Unionville High’s Dara Jin
KENNETT SQUARE – Art created by the hands and minds of hundreds of talented area youth and emerging Mexican American Artists were showcased at this weekend’s Community Art Exhibit. The event was sponsored by the Kennett Merchant’s Association and Art on the Square;...
Kennett Square hires Scaise as new Borough Manager
Residents offer concerns about growth, congestion
By Jacqueline Kennedy, Correspondent, The Times
Joe Scalise signs on the dotted line to become the new Borough Manager for Kennett Square during Monday night’s Borough Council meeting. Scalise replaced Brent Kucera who left in late 2014 to take a post in Oregon.
KENNETT — After a nationwide search, the Kennett Square Borough Council formally...
Bus driver faces criminal charges after leaving child on bus
Iver T. Roselund Jr.
KENNETT SQUARE — The bus driver in the incident that saw a seven-year-old Kennett Consolidated School District student left on a bus for more than 5 1/2 hours March 31, now faces criminal charges.
Krapf bus driver Iver T. Roselund Jr was arrested Thursday and charged with endangering the welfare of a child and recklessly endangering another person after allegedly leaving the...
