April means Arts & Plants for Kennett
Downtown Kennett Square gets festive for KSBC’s plant sale along with Willow on State’s Art on the Square
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
KENNETT SQUARE— Saturday, April 28th marks the 47th Annual Plant Sale hosted by The Kennett Square Beautification Committee. Attendees are encouraged to shop the assortment of hanging baskets, herbs, annuals, perennials,...
You know you’re getting old…
The delightful milestones of the (slightly) above 40 crowd
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com
Last weekend I celebrated a birthday. And, this weekend, I am still licking my wounds.
To capture the essence of what I’m feeling, I thought I would summarize in a list.
Toughkenamon woman in trouble again
Police say she made false claim that her husband threatened to shoot her; still faces charges over March ambulance ruckus
NEW GARDEN — A Toughkenamon woman is in trouble again after apparently falsely claiming her husband threatened to shoot her last month, just weeks after being charged in an incident when reportedly emergency personnel wouldn’t take her to the hospital of her choice.
According...
A few pointers on that SAT essay
Express your real feelings, offer personal examples and keep it simple
By Heather Lobb, Special to KennettTimes.com
You want me to write about what?
There aren’t many students that can say they are completely comfortable writing an essay, let alone a timed essay for which they cannot plan. So here are a few tips to scoring well on the SAT essay.
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Don’t ignore early warning signs, when it doubt, get it checked
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, KennettTimes.com
Most of my friends, colleagues and patients know that I am passionate about prevention. My family, my friends and my patients have all been touched by oral cancer. Oral cancer is no fun. Your dental professional is trained to evaluate the health of all the oral...
Brandywine Valley Chorale features McCartney
April 28 concert features Philadelphia-area premiere of classical work, plus pop hits
WEST CHESTER — In its fifth season, The Brandywine Valley Chorale (BVC) presents Love & Revolution, The Music of Paul McCartney
Led by Artistic Director Jason Throne, the BVC’s Spring Concert will be performed on Saturday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 730 South New Street, West Chester.
Tough times mean staffing cuts and program reductions for KCSD
The Kennett Consolidated School District Board discusses coping strategies to keep above water for the 2012-2013 school year
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
Cutting free school bus service is among the options being mulled as the Kennett Consolidated School District attempts to close a budget deficit.
KENNETT SQUARE — Many of Pennsylvania’s districts are feeling the...
Kennett Square Police Blotter, 4/2/12
KENNETT SQUARE — Borough police report the following recent incidents:
● Theft — Police are investigating a report of theft that occurred sometime between Sunday, 3/4/12 and Sunday, 3/25/12. During that time, costume jewelry was stolen from a business located in the 100 block East State Street. The investigation continues.
● Criminal Mischief — Kennett Police are investigating a report...
You are (wearing) what you eat
Guys, with careful planning, a food stain or six can still give you that couture look
EDITORS NOTE: Our normal Sunday fashion columnist is unavailable this week. Something about a tire iron and her mechanic at the Mercedes dealership. She will return to this space next week, assuming she makes bail, with exclusive coverage of the Chester County Jail fashion show.
By Mike McGann, UnfortunateGuestFashionColumnist,...
Longwood Gardens, a field trip tradition
Re-acquainting with a Chester County landmark – A commentary by Dave Conard Sports Editor, KennetTimes.com
Longwood Gardens photo by Dave Conard
KENNETT SQUARE—A funny thing happened the other day when my daughter came home from school almost bursting with excitement because she had been told by her teacher that her class was going to get to go on a field trip.
“Field trip”...
