Chester County Studio Tour this weekend
Sculpture work by West Chester artist Rhoda Kahler, whose studio will be among those open to the public this weekend as part of the Chester County Studio Tour.
Four years now and growing stronger each year — local artists and studios open their doors to the public to offer a behind the scene look at their work and process.
This year’s event, which is free to the public, looks to be the biggest...
Shea joins Brandywine New Media
Veteran Chester County journalist joins county’s fast-growing media outlet
Kathleen Brady Shea
WEST CHESTER — Brandywine New Media, LLC is announcing the addition of highly-respected journalist Kathleen Brady Shea as an equity partner and she has been named Managing Editor for the company’s growing group of community news sites.
Shea covered Chester County as a reporter for the The Philadelphia...
Six-year spat over church expansion ends
Architect’s plans for historic building wins over most critics
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, KennettTimes.com
An architect's rendering of the revised entrance to The First Presbyterian Church of West Chester.
WEST CHESTER — For nearly six years, a controversy over a historic West Chester church’s expansion generated rhetoric that could politely be termed un-Christian.
But...
Swim coach accused of sex with student
D.A.: Bayard Rustin part-time employee violated trust, broke law with Kennett tryst
Kenneth W. Fuller
A Chester County high-school swim coach pretended to be the father of one of his students in a ruse to lure her to a Kennett Square hotel, authorities said yesterday.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced the arrest of Kenneth W. Fuller, 47, of West Goshen Township, the head boys’...
Penns Woods Jazz & Wine Festival, May 19
CHADDS FORD — Music, great wine and great food and fabulous shopping are just some of the reasons to mark May 19 on your calendar as the date of the date of the second annual Penns Woods Winery Wine & Jazz Festival.
You can enjoy wines from your favorite local wineries while mingling with wine makers. Shop from local artisans, enter to win from more than 20 raffle prizes, attend wine seminars,...
Pitts hit for letter error
Cites dead Arafat, comatose Sharon as part of Middle East solution; staff apologizes for error
By Mike McGann, Editor, KennettTimes.com
U.S. Rep. Joe Pitts (R-16)
A local Congressman is taking hits for having a decidedly retro take on Middle East politics in a letter sent to a constituent last month.
According to Ian Rhodewalt, writer for the Middle East Web news site MondoWeiss, U.S. Rep. Joe...
Mother nature steps in on Blue Demons district bid, conclusion today
Lighting forced the suspension of play in Kennett’s boys lacrosse District One opening round game
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com
Kennett net minder Zach Longacre was sensational in the PIAA opening round game
GLEN MILLS-As the PIAA District One class AAAA playoffs got underway Tuesday, it looked on paper at least that the number eleven seeded Jaguars should walk right over...
Residents voice nearly unanimous plea not to privatize Pocopson Home
More than 200 attend county commissioners’ 2nd information session
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Special to KennettTimes.com
About 230 local residents turned out for a meeting Monday night about the future of the Pocopson Home, with most supporting continued Chester County operation of the 275-bed facility.
DOWNINGTOWN — The venue was larger and the crowd a bit smaller, but the message to the...
KCSD officials: ‘We are at the breaking point’
Kennett school officials warn of likely future cuts, will adopt ‘status quo’ budget for 2012-13
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Consolidated School District’s Board of Education will opt to again tap reserves to close a budget deficit, but district officials warn that with increasing costs, pensions in particular, and cuts to...
Some lasting gifts for Mothers Day
Flowers, breakfast in bed are nice, but fashion is forever
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com
Aaaaah, Mother’s Day. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping. You are trying to relax.
As you read this, do you smell burnt toast wafting from the kitchen? Can you hear the clanging of 40 (or so) pots and pans being thrown into the sink (heaven forbid loaded into the dishwasher...
