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Cawley headlines Chamber’s annual Spring Luncheon
AVONDALE — Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley is headlining the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce’s 2013 Annual Spring Luncheon, April 24 at Hartefeld National Golf Club.
In addition to Cawley, the chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), Robert Powelson will also be sharing the podium as keynote speakers for the event.
The event kicks off [...]
Growing Tree toy store reinvented in Kennett Sq.
Former consignment shop celebrates evolution to all-new kids products for sale
KENNETT SQUARE — While it might have been one of the borough’s better-kept secrets for years, The Growing Tree, located below The Mushroom Cap on State Street probably won’t be for long.
Last Friday, owner Kathi Lafferty, friends, family, customers and various members of the Southern [...]
Astronaut featured at 8th annual KEF dinner, April 22
Final commander of Space Shuttle Atlantis, Chris Ferguson, to speak
KENNETT — The Kennett Education Foundation will hold its eighth Annual Spring Dinner, “Reach for the Stars”, on Monday, April 22, 2013 at the Mendenhall Inn Grand Ballroom beginning at 6:00 pm. The featured speaker will be Chris Ferguson, former NASA astronaut. After more than thirty [...]
Is 2013 the year of the one-piece?
After years as a dedicated bikini wearer, are those days ending?
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I have traditionally worn a bikini in the summertime. In fact, there are no less than a half dozen packed away in my closet as I type. However, I’m thinking that 2013 may be the Year of the One-Piece.
I recently [...]
Seeking to inject good health into community
Free vaccines will be available to needy in Kennett Square
Free vaccines will be available in Kennett Square to uninsured or underinsured adults through the Chester County Health Department on select dates.
The vaccines for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, Tdap, pneumococcal, HPV, shingles, MMR, and varicella will be offered at the La Comunidad Hispana Health Center from [...]
Going to bat for dogs who need home
Chester County SPCA offering special on ‘Big League Ballplayers’
Just in time for baseball season, the Chester County SPCA wants to remind area residents that the Phils and their fans aren’t the only ones eager to play ball.
The nonprofit agency is offering a weekend special entitled “Big League Ballplayers” to encourage potential pet-owners to go to [...]
Teeth: a new source of stem cells
New research shows dental pulp could be prime source for tissue building blocks
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD, FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Stem cells have made news over the last 15 years. They have been the focus of much scientific excitement and much political controversy — and now it’s possible teeth could be a key source for [...]
Historic Kennett cottages up for grabs
Longwood Gardens want to raze them; township planners seeking another option
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
KENNETT — Yours for the taking: three 1920s bungalows commissioned by Pierre S. du Pont to house some of his staff at Longwood Gardens.
“If someone wants to bear the cost of moving them, they don’t have to buy [...]
Borough police probing teen’s reported assault
15-year-old victim said one of 3 male assailants tried to stab him
Kennett Square police are investigating an alleged assault that reportedly occurred on March 19 in the borough.
Police said the 15-year-old male victim told police about the attack on March 21. He said it occurred between 8 and 9 p.m. on Sycamore Alley, between Juniper [...]
County roots an anchor for filmmaker’s project
Scenes from narrative short that debuts Saturday shot in area
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A penchant for forging lasting bonds that originated in Pocopson Township has led a 27-year-old filmmaker to premiere a short narrative film that he and his tight-knit production team hope will launch future projects.
“Native Boy,” spearheaded by Henry Roosevelt, will [...]
