Upland among first in area to install LookUp at ice hockey rink
The gold “LookUp” stripe warns ice hockey players they are near the boards — and Upland Country Day School is among the first in the Delaware Valley to install such a safety feature to its ice rink.
Historical references for similar visual cueing warning lines in baseball and football were researched to bolster the case for the safety line in hockey. This high-speed sport with unforgiving...
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...
Maybe it’s time to resolve to resolve nothing
Could ‘letting go’ be the best way to make changes?
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
The YMCA is a madhouse. For the next two weeks (or so) the parking lot is jammed with all of the 2015 New Year’s Resolutions it can accommodate. Annoying? Yes. But, I am sympathetic to the cause.
I have written in the past about my attempts to “reinvent” myself every January: drink...
Don’t expect much political change in 2015
Although new approaches seem badly needed, expect the ‘same old, same old’ this year
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
New year, same old politics.
As 2015 dawns, even with new majorities in state and federal legislatures, as well as a brand new governor and a new county commissioner, things are arguably more the same than different.
In terms of the federal government, it’s not just...
Fund started to help victims of Kennett Sq. NYE fire
A tragic fire on New Year’s Eve left a Kennett Square family homeless and without even the basic necessities. The community is coming together to help this family restart its life.
KENNETT SQUARE — A New Year’s Eve fire left Shanté Maxwell’s family shaken and displaced, but the greater Kennett community is coming together to help them put their lives back together.
A fund has been...
What To Do: Don’t whine about the cold, wine about it
Plus: Philly BeerFest and Woodlands at Phillips cooks
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Nothing chases away the winter blues like a nice pairing of wine and cheese, and Chaddsford Winery will be offering special parings of its wines with cheeses from The Whirly Pig on weekends in January and February.
If you’re not intimidated by the blast of severe winter weather slamming the area this...
Longwood, partners announce 2nd Community Read
In its second year, the Longwood Garden’s sponsored Community Read expands to two books, one for adults and another for kids: Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Kimmerer, explores the human relationship to the natural world. New this year is the addition of a children’s title, The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry.
EAST MARLBOROUGH...
On Stage: Bands with some serious ‘Stones’
Music and comedy options abound in the area this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Jesse Lundy Band: Mach 4 is just one of three Rolling Stones tribute bands playing at the Ardmore Music Hall, Saturday.
There are a lot of tribute acts performing across America that attempt to recreate both the sound and appearance of the musical act they’re trying to imitate. More than 95...
Chesco SPCA seeks info on dog shooting
Authorities are seeking information about how this pit bull/terrier mix may have been shot and wounded on or about Dec. 30, 2014. The animal survived the injury and is recovering in a foster home.
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County SPCA (CCSPCA) is currently seeking information with regard to a dog brought to Glenmoore Veterinary Hospital with a suspected gunshot wound on December 30, 2014.
A...
New Garden honors Volunteer of The Year
New Garden’s Dave Rickerman stands to be honored as the township’s Volunteer of The Year, Monday night.
Supervisors recognize Rickerman resident for efforts on township trail projects
By John Gondol, Correspondent, The Times
NEW GARDEN — Without the efforts of numerous township residents who give their time and passion, life in many area municipalities would suffer greatly. The township...
