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Art paths to converge at Chadds Ford gallery
Former state trooper, sibling join forces for ‘Blues Brothers’ show
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
For years, State Trooper Glenn E. Blue routinely patrolled communities throughout Chester County, an assignment that periodically brought him face-to-face with hardened criminals.
Blue was part of the posse that captured Norman Johnston, a four-time murderer who hacked his way out [...]
Invitation extended to celebrate Black History Month
CCHS exhibits offer insight into local African Americans’ past
The Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) would like to invite residents to celebrate Black History Month by visiting its present exhibits, which highlight the local African American community, including the newest: “On the Edge of Battle: Chester County and the Civil War.”
This exhibit examines life in Chester [...]
Traffic stop leads to drunken-driving arrest
Police said they also cited a 16-year-old passenger for underage drinking
A traffic stop on Jan. 20 led to a drunken-driving arrest, Kennett Square police said.
Police said Jose Moreno-Flores, 27, of Wilmington, was arrested at 8:26 p.m. in the 200 block of East State Street. A 16-year-old male from Kennett Square, who was a passenger in [...]
Show me your love for Valentine’s Day
Chocolate? Flowers? Meh. Tory Burch? Now you have my attention
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
This is the first year that neither of my boys will be handing out Valentine cards at school.
The thought of it actually creates a lump in my throat. I’m going to miss forcing them to sit at the dining room table, [...]
Longwood volunteers create piece de resistance
Series of quilts chronicle garden’s beauty – from flowers to felines
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The goal was grand: Capture the colors of Longwood Gardens in a quilt.
First suggested in 1996, the project failed to leave the drawing board more than once. But that was before the right, scrappy group of material girls [...]
Sink your sweet tooth into this taste-testing fest
United Way of Southern Chester County to raise funds with chocolate competition
Chocoholics rejoice: The First Annual Chocolate Lovers Festival will be held Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.
A fund-raiser for the United Way of Southern Chester County, the festival will sweeten Kennett Square’s Red Clay Room, where professional and amateur chefs will compete for prizes [...]
W. Chester jurist ordered to relinquish keys, ID
President judge said cases will be handled by rest of county’s magisterial district judges
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
For the second time in less than a year, Chester County’s president judge has ordered a magisterial district judge to relinquish county-issued keys, ID, and cellphone.
President Judge James P. MacElree II issued a brief order Thursday [...]
Iconic paintings to offer insight into their milieu
Upcoming Brandywine River Museum lecture series will focus on five works
Five iconic works at the Brandywine River Museum promise insight about the times in which they took shape, courtesy of an upcoming lecture series.
Starting this Friday at 10 a.m., the five-part series, a college-level introduction to American art of the late 19th and early 20th [...]
Police: Bogus prize bait still luring victims
72-year-old resident wired money twice to claim nonexistent win
The $500,000 prize would only require a $2,500 tax payment, the 72-year-old Kennett Square resident was told – a standard ruse used to lure unsuspecting victims, borough police said.
On Jan. 18, the resident told police about a Jan. 14 telephone call requesting the $2,500 wire transfer; after [...]
Tapping into thirst for music and history
Chester County Historical Society continuing free series
The Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) is betting that a slice of history added to music and dill pickles will create a sweet and savory experience for the public.
CCHS will present the latest installment of “History on Tap – Music Edition,” a free program of education and entertainment, at [...]
