The Wiyos bring a bit of Oz to The Flash, March 30
KENNETT SQUARE — Mixing a melange of musical influences, the critically acclaimed band The Wiyos will bring their acoustic folk music to the Kennett Flash, March 30.
The Wiyos come to The Kennett Flash, March 30.
Riding on the tails of their wildly eclectic 2012 release, Twist, a concept album loosely based on The Wizard of Oz, The Wiyos say they are returning to their roots in 2013. The...
Library offering insider look at Villanova hoops
Sportswriter to discuss new book on game-changing 1985 upset
Relive Villanova’s shocking 1985 upset of Georgetown, a game that changed the landscape of college hoops forever, through the eyes of veteran sportswriter Frank Fitzpatrick.
The Chester County Library and District Center in Exton will host Fitzpatrick on Tuesday, April 2, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Struble Room, where he will lead...
La Comunidad Hispana to offer help to aspiring citizens
Margarita Queralt Mirkil said only 35 percent of people eligible for U.S. citizenship follow through with applications.
Agency will provide free legal assistance to those interested in applying
La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) is hosting a free informational workshop for those wishing to apply to become U.S. citizens.
An information session will begin at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3 at LCH, 731 W....
Police probing robbery at business on Friday
Suspects described as 2 men in black hoodies, gloves, face masks
Kennett Square police are investigating a reported robbery that occurred 11:30 a.m. Friday at a business located in the 200 block of South Willow Street.
The suspects were described as a thinly built black male, about 5-foot-8, wearing a black hoodie and a black mask covering all but his eyes and a red beanie, hat and gloves; and...
Library branch to showcase Underground Railroad
Program with Kennett expert will detail Chester Springs activity
Travel back in time to an era when brave Chester Countians risked their lives to promote freedom for all through the Underground Railroad, courtesy of the county library system.
The Henrietta Hankin branch is hosting a free, public program on Thursday, March 28, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., which will focus on the Underground Railroad,...
Going to bat for winged nocturnal creatures
Mysterious, imperiled mammals to be focus of conservancy’s workshop
The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County will present a workshop on bats on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bucktoe Creek Preserve.
The program will explore the threats to bat species in Pennsylvania, and participants will help install a new bat box at the preserve to promote healthy, disease-free habitats...
Area road projects to prompt lane restrictions
Work ranges from spray patching to bridge overhaul
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced upcoming and ongoing road projects on Friday.
Intermittent lane closures are expected from Monday through Friday on U.S. 1 in both directions for spray patching. The work, which will be done from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will occur from the Maryland state line to Pennsbury Township, also...
Rehab work scheduled on Creek Road Bridge
PennDOT crews will control traffic Tuesday, Wednesday
Construction will slow traffic on Rt. 82 in Kennett Township on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to PennDOT.
Construction is scheduled on Tuesday and Wednesday to rehabilitate the Rt. 82 (Creek Road) Bridge over a branch of Red Clay Creek in Kennett Township, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced Friday.
During the...
Free bus offered for breast-cancer event
La Comunidad Hispana coordinating transportation to Phila. program
La Comunidad Hispana is coordinating free bus transportation to the Susan G. Komen’s Latinas United for the Cure event at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown on Saturday.
The free program, which is open to everyone, includes bus transportation and lunch paid for by the Komen organization. To reserve a spot or to receive additional...
Program expected to be a draw for youth
Chester County Art Association offering free Saturday children’s classes
The Chester County Art Association is urging families to participate in ArtReach Kennett, a program of free children’s classes on Saturday at The Garage.
ArtReach Kennett, a program offered by the Chester County Art Association, is featuring free classes at the Garage and Community Youth Center.
Instructors will...
