What To Do: Happiness Day in Kennett

Also: Chadds Ford Art Sale, antiques at Kimberton and more! By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times If this weekend’s special event in Kennett Square had a theme song, it would have to be Pharrell Williams’ Grammy-winning hit “Happy.” That’s because March 20 is Happiness Day in Kennett Square. March 20 has been established as the annual International Day of Happiness and all 193 United...

Driver of white pickup with yellow snowplow sought

West Whiteland Police say truck struck pedestrian, kept on going The West Whiteland Township Police Department is seeking information from the public as it investigates a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian, police said. The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, when a pedestrian walking in the 1300 block of Phoenixville Pike was struck from behind by a passing...

Police: Downingtown teens repeatedly looted cars

Multi-agency task force involved in two arrests F. Tyler Fitzpatrick, 19, of Downingtown, is accused of a months-long crime spree of vehicle thefts, police said. A multi-agency investigation led to the arrest of two Downingtown 19-year-olds, who are accused of a months-long crime spree of stealing from locked and unlocked vehicles in more than half a dozen municipalities, West Goshen Township Police...

Public input being sought for hiking/biking initiative

Meeting will focus on Central Chester County Bicycle and Pedestrian Circulation Plan The Feb. 28 meeting will offer the public an opportunity to provide feedback on the plan. Attention biking/hiking enthusiasts: The Chester County Planning Commission and the Chester County Health Department would like to invite residents interested in making the community more bike and pedestrian-friendly to the final,...