Borough police probing teen’s reported assault
15-year-old victim said one of 3 male assailants tried to stab him
Kennett Square police are investigating an alleged assault that reportedly occurred on March 19 in the borough.
Police said the 15-year-old male victim told police about the attack on March 21. He said it occurred between 8 and 9 p.m. on Sycamore Alley, between Juniper and Mulberry Streets, police said. The assailants, one of...
County roots an anchor for filmmaker’s project
Scenes from narrative short that debuts Saturday shot in area
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Pocopson native Henry Roosevelt marvels at the flames created on the set of “Native Boy.” His producer, Brad Gulick, said, ”As soon as we knew the story involved a firefighter, we knew we had to film firefighting in a way that had never been done before – raw, intimate, and...
Emerald Ash Borer threatens local ash trees
And Pocopson supports Kennett’s bid to protect Longwood cottages
The Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, is a green beetle native to Asia. It is an invasive species, responsible for the loss of millions of ash trees in North America.
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times.
POCOPSON — While the stink bug has been a much-despised recent addition to the local insect scene,...
Fun new looks to show off for Easter
With an early holiday, stylish new jackets could be a good option
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I have always loved Easter. It brings back fond memories of walking to church with my family wearing a pretty dress with white patent shoes, a hat (of course!) and gloves. We would go to breakfast afterwards with my grandparents and cap off the evening with a honey-glazed ham and coconut...
Support sought to end human trafficking
Senator to host forum on legislation that would facilitate prosecutions
The Chester County Historical Society will be the site of a Call to Action on Wednesday to end human trafficking.
Legislation to end human trafficking is the impetus for a bipartisan Call to Action on Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Chester County Historical Society.
The purpose of the program is to garner public...
Swingin’ student rhythms to rock stage
Unionville High to host 15th annual ‘Jazz Along the Brandywine’
Unionville High’s Jazz Band will perform at the high school, where it will host “Jazz Along the Brandywine” on April 5.
Hot music and cool improvisation will combine to warm up the crowd as Unionville High School hosts the 15th annual “Jazz Along the Brandywine” festival on Friday, April 5.
Starting at 6 p.m.,...
Cultivating taste for optimal organic gardening
Library to present free horticultural how-to workshop
Deborah Kates will present a program on organic gardening at the Chester County Library on April 6.
Longtime organic gardener Deborah Kates promises to unearth her best horticultural tips in a program at the Chester County Library in Exton entitled “Let’s Get Dirty! Learn To Love Organic Gardening.”
It will be held Saturday, April...
Don’t pop that bubbly just yet
State Senate appears likely to water down liquor privatization beyond recognition
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
You might just want to hold that celebration over Pennsylvania privatizing liquor sales.
Despite smiles and warm assurances, the state Senate doesn’t appear to be on board with the bill that passed the state House of Representatives and has support of Gov. Tom Corbett.
In fact,...
County to observe National Public Health Week
Variety of public events will provide Rx for community well-being
National Public Health Week is designed to help raise awareness about healthy lifestyles and disease prevention.
Even before a national survey last week deemed Chester County the healthiest county in the state for the second time, its Health Department had planned numerous events to celebrate National Public Health Week starting...
The Wiyos bring a bit of Oz to The Flash, March 30
KENNETT SQUARE — Mixing a melange of musical influences, the critically acclaimed band The Wiyos will bring their acoustic folk music to the Kennett Flash, March 30.
The Wiyos come to The Kennett Flash, March 30.
Riding on the tails of their wildly eclectic 2012 release, Twist, a concept album loosely based on The Wizard of Oz, The Wiyos say they are returning to their roots in 2013. The...
