Fire forces temporary closure of popular eatery
Michoacana Grill will be back in business soon, owner says
The chairs stacked up in front of Michoacana Grill would normally be occupied with customers; the restaurant had to close for repairs after a fire struck an apartment next doorBy Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A fire apparently caused by an aging refrigerator in a next-door...
Colts drop the ball, fall to Seabees
Kennett Post 491 after beating Dogs, drops one, literally to Caln
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com
Two of the best teams in the Chester County League collided Sunday night.
CALN TOWNSHIP—With ten days to play in the Chester County League regular season, the marquis match up between two of the top teams in the league on Sunday night, should have been a good measuring stick as to...
Living History: Where have all the diners gone?
Although a disappearing breed, these eateries still can be found in Chester County
By Gene Pisasale, Special to The Times
The DK Diner in West Chester is a classic example of a disappearing breed: the railcar or prefab diner. Once plentiful in Chester County, now it requires a bit of a hunt to find these gems of Americana.
From Edward Hopper’s 1942 painting “Nighthawks” to Airstream-sleek...
KAU under ten year olds advance to final four in district
Kennett youngsters show heart in loser’s bracket win over Coatesville
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com
LIONVILLE–It takes a certain kind of mentality to be successful when a team finds themselves battling through the loser’s bracket in any double elimination tournament.
On Sunday, the KAU under-10 years old all stars showed their metal as they battled the heat and...
You can take the girl out of the city…
Wyoming offers spectacular views, but it’s hard to say which is scarier: the local fashions or the need to carry bear repellant
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I am a city slicker (even though I live in rural Chester County).
I enjoy being a mere hop, skip and a jump away from great malls, little boutiques and nail salons. I can appreciate beautiful scenery, certainly. However,...
New Garden police seek knife-wielding robber
NEW GARDEN — Township police are investigating an alleged robbery at knife point at a business in the township’s Toughkenamon section. Police said the incident occurred Thursday between 6:30 pm and 6:45 pm in the 1000 block of W. Baltimore Pike. Police did not specify the address, but the stretch of road is home to a mix of homes and light commercial/industrial properties.
Mixed reaction to health care ruling
Democrats praise, Republicans pan Supreme Court ruling; health care providers hopeful law will improve care and access
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Local elected officials, political candidates and party leaders in Chester County all had varied opinions about Thursday’s U.S. Supreme Court Decision upholding the vast majority of the Affordable Care Act — President Barack Obama’s signature...
Kennett Square police blotter, June 28
KENNETT SQUARE — Borough police report the following incident reports:
Assault — On Wednesday 6/13/12, Kennett Square Police arrested Walter “Scotty” Stevenson, 36, of Kennett Square for Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Terroristic Threats, Harassment and Reckless Endangering another Person for an incident that occurred on Monday 6/11/12 at 9 PM in the 300 block of East Linden Street. ...
National horse show promotes local nonprofits
Chester County Food Bank and Abby Miller Foundation to benefit from Brandywine Valley Summer Series
Two area worthy causes will benefit from the Brandywine Valley Summer Series, which starts today in Devon.
Voted “Horse Show of the Year” by the Pennsylvania Horse Show Association, the event will donate proceeds to the Chester County Food
The Brandywine Valley Summer Series will benefit the...
Hero Plaque program honors fallen officer
Avondale trooper was memorialized with a ceremony and bronze plaque at historic courthouse
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The widow of a state trooper killed in the line of duty in 1985 already had compelling evidence that members of the Avondale barracks had not forgotten her husband.
A bronze plaque commemorates the service of Pennsylvania State Trooper John J. Brown, who...
