County offering free master composting classes
Participation in all three, two-hour sessions will result in certification
The Chester County Board of Commissioners, through the Chester County Solid Waste Authority, is hoping residents will dig this offering: free certified master composting classes.
The classes – attendance is required all three weeks to become certified – will be held at the Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square...
Kennett Italian-Amer. Citizens League donates $5k to feed hungry
Steve Pesce (left) President of the Kennett Square Italian American Citizens League presented Melanie Weiler, Executive Director with a check for $5,000 for the Kennett Food Cupboard.
KENNETT — The Italian American Citizens League of Kennett Square recently showed its support for healthy nutrition for those in need with a by making a donation of $5,000 to the Kennett Food Cupboard.
At a recent...
Kennett Chocolate Festival set to whet cravings
Popular fund-raiser for United Way will be held Feb. 9 at Kennett High
Attention chocoholics: The Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival is seeking creators as well as cravers for its popular fund-raiser.
Those who have a coveted chocolate cake, candy, cupcake, brownie, or cookie recipe can compete for a chance to win prizes and bragging rights. The competition is open to professionals, amateurs and...
Kennett After Prom seeking community support
Group to hold its largest fund-raiser, a Valentine’s Day-themed event
Good Foot, a high-energy band featuring Kennett Square Borough Councilman Leon Spencer, will perform at “All You Need Is Love,” a benefit for the Kennett After Prom.
Keeping students and the community safe is the goal of the Kennett After Prom, which is sponsoring its largest fund-raiser of the year.
“All...
Fund’s teen advisors select grant recipients
Awards going to several Kennett area nonprofits addressing girls’ needs
The 2013 Girls Advisory Board Class of the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls announced its selection of eight grant recipients.
Eight Chester County agencies have received grants totaling $25,000 from the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls, the foundation announced in a news release.
The Chester County...
‘Man Who Would Be King’ had Chesco origin
‘History on Tap’ to explore John Harlan, inspiration for Rudyard Kipling
The Marshalton Inn will be the venue for the Chester County Historical Society’s free “History on Tap” program on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
A Chester County native whose adventures inspired “The Man Would Be King,” a short story by Rudyard Kipling, will be the focus of the next “History on Tap” program from the...
County officials seeking transit wish list
Meeting will offer residents chance to opine on transportation plan
Want a say in the future of transportation in Chester County? Officials are seeking public input.
The Chester County Planning Commission (CCPC) in partnership with the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) is developing a countywide Public Transportation Plan to guide transit operations and capital improvements...
KAPBR: Registration open for diverse roster
Variety of sports activities, summer camps available to area residents
The Kennett Area Park and Recreation Board (KAPRB) – a community-based nonprofit that runs recreational activities in the Borough of Kennett Square and Kennett, East Marlborough, and New Garden Townships – has released information on its upcoming lineup of sports and activities:
KAPRB Blue Demons Boy and Girls’...
Event aims to fast-track human-trafficking bill
Legislation passed in state Senate; awaits action in House
State Sen. Andy Dinniman
An event designed to facilitate passage of human trafficking legislation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of West Chester, said State Sen. Andy Dinniman.
The event will include an update on Senate Bill 75, legislation that would help end human trafficking in Pennsylvania,...
U.S. 202 scheduled for pothole patching
Upcoming area roadwork has been scheduled, said an announcement from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), which wants motorists to be mindful of possible delays.
Pothole patching on U.S. 202 in Westtown, Thornbury and Birmingham Townships – and continuing as far as Tredyffrin Township – will result in intermittent lane closures between the Delaware County line and the...
