Pride pervasive at East Linden Street gala
Community celebrates its diversity, dedicates new bronze plaque
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Historic East Linden Street Project board member Barry “Hap” London (from left) shows off the neighborhood’s new plaque with Kennett Square Borough Council President Dan Maffei.
At one East Linden Street home – a former ceramics studio – abolitionists...
Kennett High Class of 2013 looks to push toward greatness
Commencement speakers emphasize leadership, doing good
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett High School members of the class of 2013 lineup to receive their diplomas, Saturday, during graduation.
KENNETT SQUARE – In order to become a successful adult, the high school graduate must forge a place in society.
During graduation — the school’s 122nd commencement ceremony — on...
‘Fat Talk’ probably helps no one
A bit of perspective might be useful when looking at body image
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
After a killer class at Kennett Cross Fit, my girlfriends and I hobbled over to the Produce Place for a smoothie and a chat. Inevitably, talk turned to body image and our own self-perceptions (as distorted as they may be). I was telling them about an article that I read in the New York Times...
As Philly goes, so goes Chester County?
In this week of HS graduations, why you need to be concerned about Philly’s schools
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Out here in Chester County, we’ve been relatively insulated — we think — from the collapse of the Philadelphia Public Schools. Maybe you’ve seen some of the recent discussion about all extra curricular activities, even sports, being cut from the public schools....
Drenching rains postpone Kennett High graduation
Thanks to Tropical Storm Andrea, Kennett High School’s Class of 2013 will have to wait another day to switch their tassels from one side to the other, district officials said.
Depending on the weather, the graduation ceremonies scheduled for Friday evening will be held Saturday at either 11 a.m. outside or 3 p.m., outside or inside. District officials suggested that people monitor the school...
Cool jazz, wines combine for worthy cause
Art Association presenting Cuban piano sensation at Galer Estates
Jorge Luis Pacheco will perform at the Galer Estates Winery on Wednesday to benefit the Chester County Art Association renovations.
Cool sounds in a cool setting combine for a worthy cause on Wednesday night at the Galer Estates Winery in East Marlborough Township.
Starting at 7:30 p.m., the Chester County Art Association (CCAA)...
Crusade to end heroin epidemic hits road
Kacie’s Cause team will attend Town Hall Meeting in Oxford
Andy Rumford created an educational web site called Kacie’s Cause that includes information that Rumford hopes will save lives while continuing his daughter’s commitment to helping others
Andy Rumford, a Kennett Square resident whose 23-year-old daughter, Kacie Erin Rumford, died of a heroin overdose in March, will take his crusade...
Organizers hope for sun at rescheduled gala
Historic East Linden Street event set for Saturday
A rendering shows the format of the plaque that Kennett Square Mayor Matt Fetick will dedicate on Saturday.
The Historic East Linden Project will hold its 2013 Community Gala a Saturday, an event that was rescheduled from May 11 due to rain.
The public is invited to to participate in the festivities – a block-style, community fund-raiser...
Wealth of art events this week in West Chester
Art Association will Paint the Town, leading up to Gallery Walk
Artists from the Chester County Art Association are participating in the Second Annual Paint the Town Event, which will run through Friday, culminating in a show and sale.
The Chester County Art Association is holding its Second Annual Paint the Town Event this week in downtown West Chester.
Painters will be set up throughout the...
Longtime foster parent accused of molesting 2 girls
Chester County D.A. urging other potential victims to come forward
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Leroy Mitchell, a longtime foster parent and corrections officer, is accused of molesting two young girls.
A longtime foster parent has been charged with molesting two children, ages 9 and under, in his care, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said Tuesday.
Leroy Mitchell,...
