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Longwood Gardens is hosting international organ competition
Ten renowned organists from around the world will compete in the inaugural International Organ Competition at Longwood Gardens.
Organ aficionados, take note: Longwood Gardens’ is hosting an international competition with a $40,000 first prize.
Ten renowned organists will compete in the inaugural International Organ Competition, playing...
Enjoy ‘Roman Holiday’ at Kennett Flash
Audrey Hepburn-Gregory Peck comedy one of four upcoming selections
William Wyler’s classic comedy, ‘Roman Holiday,’ will be shown at the Flash on May 16.
Films at the Flash will continue with four new bargain features scheduled on Thursday evenings.
The lineup includes “Roman Holiday, a William Wyler comedy starring Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn on May 16; “Effects,” a...
Plethora of pot plants lead to drug bust
W. Vincent resident accused of marijuana-growing operation
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Christian Titone is accused of running a large-scale, marijuana-growing operation, police said.
Authorities said an alleged marijuana grower thought his remote location and sophisticated surveillance system would protect him from police.
Christian Titone, 53, of West Vincent Township,...
For East Linden Street, another sign of progress
Annual Community Gala will include dedication of bronze plaque
A rendering shows the format of the plaque that Kennett Square Mayor Matt Fetick will dedicate on Saturday.
The Historic East Linden Project will celebrate another milestone on Saturday and is inviting the public to participate in the festivities.
From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the nonprofit is holding its 2013 Community Gala, a block-style,...
Two Kennett supervisors let ax fall unconditionally
By rushing Longwood demolition permit, they undermined planners, public
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
An ax fell Tuesday night on preservationists’ hopes that three Longwood Gardens bungalows along U.S. 1 could be saved.
Two of the three Kennett Township supervisors not only granted Longwood a demolition permit with no conditions attached, but they also solicited approval...
Take safety precautions during Arson Awareness Week
Government agencies want public to be aware of dangers to avoid them
Government agencies are pushing safety precautions during National Arson Awareness Week.
An estimated 16,800 intentionally set fires occur in homes every year, resulting annually in approximately 280 deaths, 775 injuries, and $593 million in property loss, according to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). During Arson Awareness...
Supreme Court upholds redistricting plan
New state house, state Senate districts for many — new district, the 74th in Coatesville area
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The new State House districts for Chester County, including the new 74th District, centered around Coatesville.The new State House districts for Chester County, including the new 74th District, centered around Coatesville.
The Pennsylvania State Supreme Court has upheld...
Kennett softball clinches league title
KENNETT —Unable to mount much of an offensive attack, Unionville fell to Kennett — which clinched the Ches Mont American Division softball title, Tuesday night.
The Blue Demons’ Brooke Harner pitched a complete-game, five-hitter with seven Ks, leading Kennett (13-5, 13-6) to its first league title since 2009.
The Blue Demons grabbed the lead for good in the third inning on Katie DeStefano’s...
Why I belong to the ADA
Why patients should care if their dentist belongs, too
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Last week as I was traveling home from the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Dental Association, I started thinking about why I have been a member since my first days as a dentist. I joined the American Student Dental Association as a dental student nearly 30 years ago and have been a...
Police: Scam targeting Hispanic businesses
Victims allegedly threatened with shutoff of electricity
On April 22, a business located in the 100 block of South Willow Street received a phone call at 2:02 p.m. from a subject who claimed to represent PECO, Kennett Square police said. The subject advised the business that its PECO account was delinquent, adding that its electric service would be terminated within the hour; the only way...
