KSQ’s Mala Galleria & ‘First Friday’ art stroll

May’s arrival brings new featured artists & community focused night 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...

WCASD to host free internet safety forums

Area elementary parents are invited; babysitting available on site during sessions The West Chester Area School District (WCASD) will host two“Safety in the Digital Age for Elementary Parents” information sessions that are free and open to the public. The first session is this Thursday. Does your child know how to work responsibly on a computer with other students on projects? What are some...

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...

United Way to hold ‘decadent’ fundraiser Sat. night

  Chocolate, wine, craft beer & renowned architecture make for a spectacular evening 60 Bragg Hill POCOPSON – The United Way of Southern Chester County invites the community to an extraordinary evening this Saturday, April 25th, from 6:30-9:30 PM. The evening will celebrate the divinely decadent world of chocolate at the architectural masterpiece 60 Bragg Hill, designed by Mathew...

KHS’ Lisa Teixeira wins Teacher as Hero award

Via Press Release Lisa Teixeira, Library/Media Specialist at Kennett High School, has won the National Liberty Museum’s Teacher as Hero Award. Ms. Teixeira will receive her award at a reception at the museum in Philadelphia on April 30. KHS’ Lisa Teixeira The National Liberty Museum’s Teacher as Hero Award, a program sponsored in conjunction with the museum by State Farm®, each year...

KHS’ Oklahoma & first Friday stroll delight crowds

Area residents come out of ‘hibernation’ By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times Happy Oklahoma performers share a laugh with The Times and a pre-show stretch. KENNETT SQUARE – Chester County residents have persevered through a long, cold, snow-filled week complete with school closures and navigating icy roads. This weekend, area residents came out and rallied in support of Kennett...

BSA Pack 60 holds annual Pinewood Derby

Scouting tradition alive & well in KSQ Tiger Scouts check out Pack 60’s Pinewood Derby cars to make their selection for ‘Coolest Car.’ From a block of pine, four wheels and four nails as axles, Cub Scouts from Kennett Square’s Pack 60 were asked to design and build a race car for its annual Pinewood Derby.  A staple of the Cub Scout year, the Pinewood Derby is, “a wholesome...

KHS’ After Prom strives to keep teens safe

Committee to hold Buckley’s fundraiser this week, Times announces donation incentive By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times KENNETT – The Kennett High School (KHS) After Prom Committee is working to raise $25,000 for its annual After Prom Party.   The ‘Party of the Year’ will be held 11 PM Friday, April 24, thru 5 AM Saturday, April 25, 2015 at KHS; and is a free venue for hundreds...

Ringing in the New Year – ‘Chester County style’

[slideshow_deploy id=’14447′] By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times The now nationally-famous, giant illuminated ‘Midnight in the Square’ mushroom leading Chester County’s countdown to 2015. KENNETT SQUARE — Mushroom mania was alive and well during the second annual ‘Midnight in the Square’ New Year’s Eve celebration. Thousands of revelers, of all ages,...

Cavalcade Honor Band arrives in Pasadena

By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times Honor Band performing “Pass & Review” at Band Fest – Pasadena PASADENA, CA – 154 members of the Cavalcade Tournament of Roses Honor Band and their families arrived this week in Pasadena. The Times is pleased to share just a few of the pictures local families have sent to us capturing the excitement as the Band embarks on the...