A snowy Chadds Ford Art Show opening night

A little weather could not dampen the fun! By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times Featured artist Shawn Faust enjoys some time with CFE Art Show fans PENNSBURY – Despite a day filled will slush and snow, and many surrounding schools cancelling their activities; Chadds Ford Elementary was abuzz with excitement and a great crowd Friday night who came out to enthusiastically support the 66th...

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...

Good Stuff: SPCA donation drive, 1st grad and more!

Check out who YOU know in this week’s Good Stuff!   Got ‘Good Stuff’ to share? email ki*@*********es.com.  (Submissions are due by the 15th & 30th monthly, and are subject to editorial review.) Furry friends unite…Exton Elementary student Ashton McLaughlin and teacher, Ms. Tina Buckel coordinated a very successful donation drive benefiting the Chester County SPCA. Lots...

KASA gala, March 25

KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett After-School Association (KASA) will hold a fundraising gala in support of it’s nationally-recognized after school program, After-The-Bell, on Wednesday, March 25 from 6-9 pm at the Mendenhall Inn in Mendenhall.

73rd running of Brandywine Hills Point To Point, April 5

Spectators at the 2014 Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point enjoy getting up close to the action. Photo by Martha Fuller. POCOPSON — The Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point, which coincides with Easter this year, has been a favorite springtime outing for many local families and racing fans in Chester County for years and in some cases, even generations. Emphasizing its family friendliness, in addition...

What To Do: Put on your Irish for St. Patrick’s Day

Pub crawls, parades and celebrations of all things Irish By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Even though March 17 is officially St. Patrick’s Day, this weekend is St. Patty’s Day Weekend — a weekend when everyone is Irish and green is the preferred color for everything (clothes, food, hair, decorations and even beer and wine).. Not surprisingly, there is a wide array of...

Local YMCA’s celebrate birth of basketball

WEST CHESTER — In 1891, a YMCA program director named Luther Gulick asked James Naismith, a gym teacher at the YMCA Training School in Springfield, Mass., to invent a new indoor sport. Gulick wanted an activity to keep Y directors fit and limber during the winter months. After much trial and error, Naismith decided to hang two peach baskets from the bottom of an elevated running track, posted...

Jonathan Beech Memorial Concert – a beloved March tradition

An afternoon of inspiration, gratitude & hope  By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times KENNETT – It was on March 10, 2007 that fifteen year old Jonathan Beech lost a valiant fight against brain cancer.  Jonathan was a gifted musician, excelled academically, loved life and was deeply adored by his family and friends. The annual concert has become a symbol of inspiration and hope. During...

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...

Chadds Ford art show & sale – poised to impress

Celebrating 66 years of art, education & regional flare By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times (L to R) Shawn Dutkiewicz – CFE Principal, Co-Chairs Kara Hyman & Maggie Niemkiewicz (holding McCormack’s Still Life with Peonies) and Featured Artist, Shawn Faust – holding his Fall Trio. Not pictured: Lisa Albany – Co Chair and Ana Delia McCormack –Donating Artist. PENNSBURY  –...