Family Art Day returns with another fun event
More than 250 people attend day of art and music in Anson B. Nixon Park
By Ben McWilliams, Special to The Times
Parents and kids alike had an enjoyable day at the second annual Family Art Day in Anson B. Nixon Park.
KENNETT — Anson B. Nixon Park has hosted many family friendly community events this summer and saw yet another success this past Saturday with the second annual Family Art Day. The...
Pileggi, Hogan press for new anti-gang legislation
Would seek to make recruiting new members a crime for gangmembers
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
State Sen. Dominic Pileggi (R-9) announces new legislation Monday aimed at curtailing gang activity on Chester County, as Chester County District Attorney Thomas Hogan looks on.
NEW GARDEN — Three Chester County legislators and the county’s District Attorney want to stop growing gang activity...
County awash in stormwater regulations
Work is underway on a model ordinance to accommodate state mandates
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Stormwater regulations aim to reduce the impact of flooding from county waterways such as the Brandywine Creek, shown along Creek Road in Birmingham Township.
County officials are fully immersed in a quagmire of water-runoff regulations, aiming to streamline a plan to handle...
Life’s a beach…if you follow a few rules
A few simple rules to make that day down the shore more enjoyable
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
My latest list…because, you know how much I LOVE making a list…
BEACH ETIQUETTE:
NO SMOKING! I understand that technically the beach is “outside” (whatever) but what inevitably happens is that some large, hairy man decides to plop down his chair and light a cigar directly downwind...
Local Dems, GOP spar over Romney, Obama and small business
Back-to-back events kick off the presidential race in earnest in Chester County
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Chester County GOP Chairman Val DiGiorgio addresses a crowd gathered Thursday on the old Courthouse steps in West Chester, in support of Republican presidential candidate Gov. Mitt Romney, and critical of President Barack Obama’s policies on small business. Around 100 supporters...
Avila, Gallivan win KAPRB race
Runners line up just before the start of the Kennett Area Parks and recreation Board 1.5 mile run for kids.
KENNETT — The ninth annual KAPRB 1.5 mile kids race was a success. It was held on July 19th at 7 p.m. at Anson B. Nixon Park. The weather was hot and humid and 113 kids 14 and under participated in the race. There were plenty of volunteers on hand to help Claire Finfrock who was...
Verizon reports phone/Internet outages
WEST CHESTER — Can you hear me now? If you’re a Verizon phone or Internet customer user Voice over IP, you might not even be able to hear a dial tone on your home phone — or only be able to intermittently.
According to the Chester County Department of Emergency Services, Verizon is battling an equipment failure near Wayne that is sporadically disabling Verizon phone service throughout...
KHS softball field revamp on schedule
Kennett’s softball field is nearing completion, will be ready for upcoming season
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, The Times
Construction workers continue with renovation work to the softball field at Kennett High School. The field previously was plagued by drainage problems that often made it unplayable.
KENNETT SQUARE — Work on the Kennett High School softball field is proceeding...
Just dyeing to get it exactly right
Beyond the very lucky few, getting the right hair color can be tricky
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
A woman came up to me in Starbucks the other day to compliment my hair color. “Is it natural?” she asked.
Hmmmmmmmm.
What does that mean EXACTLY?
I was born a redhead. I think given my skin tone, eye color and fiery disposition that would be obvious to most. However, the vibrant...
Philadelphia man held for trial on armed-robbery charge
New Garden police said he brandished a gun and grabbed cash from a business
New Garden Township Police announced the arrest today of a Philadelphia man charged with a July 11 armed robbery.
Police said Timothy T. Harris, 32, entered a store in the New Garden Shopping Center at 345 Scarlett Road in Kennett Square, brandished a black handgun partially covered with a bandana, and demanded cash. The...
