Art Watch: Creating a real ‘Rubber Soul’

Local artist repurposes old rubber tires into beautiful sculpture By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times After viewing the stunning show “Reconstructed Elements” at The Delaware Art Museum, I was fascinated to learn more about the local sculptor Helen Mason, who created the fluid, beautiful, black rubber abstract sculptures for this show. Each of the artists in “Reconstructed Elements”...

KCSD – Personnel, policy & academics top September’s board agenda

New KHS Athletic Director & KMS Vice Principal, district medication policy approved By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times KENNETT SQUARE –  At its kickoff meeting for the 2015/2016 academic year, the Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD) board of directors place a continued focus on personnel changes, policy updates and academics.

O’Leary named Exec. Dir. of Chesco Planning Commission

Brian O’Leary WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners said Wednesday that they have appointed Brian O’Leary as Executive Director of the Chester County Planning Commission. He starts in his new post on Oct, 5 and replaces Ronald Bailey who retired earlier this year. O’Leary has nearly 30 years of public planning experience with Montgomery County Planning Commission, and his...

Johnson new CEO of North American Land Trust

Stephen Thor Johnson CHADDS FORD — North American Land Trust (NALT), a national, not-for-profit land conservation organization, today announced that Stephen Thor Johnson will become President and CEO. He will succeed Andrew L. Johnson (no relation), who founded the organization in 1992. Stephen Johnson of Lincoln, MA, was selected by the Board of Directors following a year-long search after...

Costello announces ‘Academy Day’ for interested PA-06 students

WEST CHESTER – On September 19th, the office of Congressman Ryan Costello (PA-6) will host an informational open house for students who are interested in attending one of the nation’s uniformed service academies. The Academy Day will take place at Wyomissing High School.

Mushroom Fest. celebrates 30 years of fungi-focused fun

Community, tourism and of course, all things mushroom… By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times Kennett Square’s own Food Network ‘Chopped’ finalist, Lisa Keys, demonstrates in the festival’s culinary tent. KENNETT SQUARE – Visitors strolled historic Kennett Square Borough’s charming streets this weekend to enjoy shopping, crafts, food vendors and entertainment as...

An ageless wonder of fashion

Iris Apfel continues to be a trendsetter By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times In the spirit of celebrating New York Fashion Week, I wanted to highlight an unexpected face in the world of couture. One of my all time favorite trendsetters is Iris Apfel. This 90­something year old spitfire is an expert in interior design and fashion. With a resume that includes time at Women’s Wear Daily...

What To Do: Mushroom Fest and Chadds Ford Days kick off fall

Also: Barclay Friends Gardens and Radnor Concours D’Elgance & more By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The return of Fun Gus is just one of the exciting signs that the Mushroom Festival in Kennett Square is at hand, kicking off Friday night with the annual parade. Kennett Square and mushrooms are linked together so much that it would seem fitting if the Kennett High sports teams...

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On Stage: Demark’s Oh Land comes to Philly

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Oh Land, one of Denmark’s top acts, comes to Philadelphia this week. Oh Land, one of Denmark’s top music exports, is returning to Philadelphia for a special show this month. The international producer and songwriter extraordinaire , also known as Nanna Øland Fabricius,  is currently touring with Of Monsters and Men. The tour touches down in...