The big picture: details matter when it comes to your look

Watch out for the little things that can trip up your look By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Beauty (like the devil) is in the details. What separates the uber stylish from someone with a keen fashion sense often boils down to tiny, specific criteria. For example, the best-dressed would never have chipped fingernail polish! If your manicure is not up to snuff, take it off! It is much better...

Enthusiastic crowd welcomes new borough retailers

Six businesses housed in Market at Liberty Place on West State Street By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Patrons enjoy the ambiance as well as the food and beverage offerings at Nourish Coffee Shop & Juice Bar in the Market at Liberty Place on West State Street. The Belgian Tripel infused with local redbuds and the West Coast-style IPA samples from the not-even-open-yet Kennett...

Sanderson Museum boosts visitor hours

Now open 10 to 4 Thursdays and Fridays through November The Christian C. Sanderson Museum in Chadds Ford is expanding visitor hours. CHADDS FORD — The Christian C. Sanderson Museum is increasing its hours and will be open for visitors on Thursdays and Fridays from 12pm to 4pm, in addition to the same hours on Saturday and Sunday, March through November. “We are pleased to be able to expand...

Hundreds of homeless in county spur changes

New toll-free number proves popular addition to proactive approach  By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times This makeshift housing typifies what volunteers saw during the “point-in-time” count in January that revealed 625 Chester County citizens without a permanent residence. Wielding flashlights and cartons of supplies – clothes, food and blankets – a team of volunteers...

Sanderson Museum boosts visitor hours

Now open Thursdays and Fridays, 10-4 through Nov. The Christian C. Sanderson Museum in Chadds Ford is expanding visitor hours. CHADDS FORD — The Christian C. Sanderson Museum is increasing its hours and will be open for visitors on Thursdays and Fridays from 12pm to 4pm, in addition to the same hours on Saturday and Sunday, March through November. “We are pleased to be able to expand our hours...

County finally gets new Health Dept. head

Ga. woman with local ties will replace director who resigned in Dec. By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Jeanne Casner will start Aug. 26 as director of the Chester County Health Department, the commissioners said Thursday. After months of searching, Chester County has a new director for its acclaimed Health Department, the county commissioners said Thursday. At their regular...

CCHS offering unique way to tune into past

Old-time orchestra returns to Social Lounge for free ‘History on Tap’ program The Social Lounge in West Chester will be the venue on Tuesday for the latest installment of the Chester County Historical Society’s “History on Tap” program, which will feature a repeat performance by The Dill Pickle Old Time Orchestra. Buoyed by popular demand, the Chester County Historical Society (CCHS)...

Retirees’ luncheon applauds 113 years of service

Four Kennett High educators honored as they begin new chapters Marty Beech (from left), Mike King, Connie Logan, and Jane Stoutland show of one of the signed prints of the school they each received at their retirement luncheon. Kennett High School (KHS) bid a fond farewell to four teachers who retired this past academic year, representing 113 years of service to the Kennett Consolidated School...

Saturday Night Racing: Chesco Grand Prix offers fun for all ages

Garneau Quebecor holds big lead entering final stage By Steven Silverman, Correspondent, The Times The earlier stages of the Chesco Gran Prix, as seen above, were run throughout Chester County. The final stage is Saturday in Kennett Square. Image courtesy Chesco Gran Prix. KENNETT SQUARE — The Chesco Grand Prix makes its annual stop in the borough this Saturday, when the competitive aspect of...

Knowing who is who in your dental office

It takes a team of professionals to keep you fully healthy By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times It’s easy to get confused when so many people work in a modern dental practice. Most dental practices have a variety of skilled people working to provide you with state of art dental care.  It takes a team to provide great dentistry.