Wings For Succes to open Kennett Square facility

Ingrid Lis KENNETT SQUARE — Wings for Success, which provides work-appropriate attire and advice to women in need who are seeking employment, announced Tuesday that its new satellite facility at 457 Birch Street will be open to serve clients on Monday, January 5, 2015. Ingrid Lis has been hired as program manager for the new location. Lis holds an Associate Degree in Education from Delaware...

What To Do: It’s holiday excitement from wall to wall

Ballet, candlelight tours, shows, music — everything to get you in the holiday spirit By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The Brandywine Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” will have eight performances now through Dec. 21 at West chester University. For families as well as fans of the arts, one of the most popular annual holiday activities each year is attending a performance of the classic ballet...

Op/Ed: Volunteerism is the greatest gift

By Kathleen Meehan Do, Executive Director, After-The-Bell The holidays are almost here. The shopping days are dwindling down while, for many of us, the stress is ramping up. We want so much to “get in the spirit” of the season. But that spirit can be elusive. We know we’re not going to find it in the shopping malls, and it’s a good bet we won’t find it online either. The search for just...

What To Do: Holiday happenings hit high gear

From horse carriage rides, to shows and more, the holidays take center stage By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Kennett Symphony of Chester County will perform “Pops Goes the Holiday” at 7:30 p.m. at Kennett High School, Dec. 6. The holiday season has officially arrived in Kennett Square. On December 6, the Kennett Symphony of Chester County will perform “Pops Goes the Holiday” at 7:30...

Kennett Sq.: focus on new police officer, National Night Out

Winterfest to be held Feb. 28, 12:30 to 4 p.m. By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times At Monday’s Council meeting, Kennett Square Borough Mayor Matthew Fetick (left) administers the oath of office to new Kennett Square Police Department officer Donald Matthew (Matt) Creighton (right), a former state trooper and U.S. armed services veteran. Creighton’s wife, Leslie, holds the Bible as she...

KSQ’s ‘Chalfont House’ fire…picking-up the pieces

A behind-the-scenes look at efforts to save & rebuild lives By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times The once grand ‘Chalfont’ House – 220 N. Union Street, Kennett Square (rear view) KENNETT SQUARE —  As a result of the hard work of many, today Kennett-area residents are taking comfort in that incredibly there was no loss of life, or major injuries reported,  after Wednesday’s...

Kennett Square’s proposed ’15 budget hikes wages, taxes, and fees

Council appoints high school student Tony Gomez as ‘Junior Council Person’ By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times Kennett Square Borough Council President Leon Spencer (center) administers the Junior Council Person pledge to new council member Tony Gomez, a junior at Kennett High School, with his aunt, Perla Bustos, holding the Bible. On Monday night, Acting Borough Manager Joe Scalise...

Shop With The Sheriff, Dec. 6

WEST CHESTER — Chester County Sheriff, Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh, will extend her gift giving far beyond close family and friends this holiday season. She will host the first annual “Shop with the Sheriff” on Dec. 6 to benefit the Chester County Family Academy (CCFA) students and families. Chester County Sheriff’s cars and SUVs, complete with flashing lights and sirens, will escort...

Kennett Sq. gets group home code in compliance with feds

Codes Department Chief predicts up to $30 million in new development within 5 years By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times Joe Scalise, acting Kennett Square Borough manager; Leon Spenser, Council president; and Matthew Fetick, Borough Mayor, discuss enacting amendments to the Borough’s zoning ordinance regarding group homes, Monday night. KENNETT— At its Monday night public meeting, Kennett...

Kennett Square honored for financial reporting

Borough Manager Brant Kucera resigns, takes position in Oregon By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times Kennett Square Borough Manager Brant Kucera, left, who submitted his resignation letter on Monday night, discusses the Borough’s 2014 Capital Development Plan with Council President Leon Spencer at a meeting of the Borough Council, Monday night. At Monday night’s Borough Council meeting, Don Pierce...