Iron railings: timeless beauty and durability

Ornamental Iron Work can enhance the look of your home By John D’Annunzio, Columnist, KennettTimes.com When I was growing up I remember an iron railing and guardrail set up in my house. In fact most of my friends in the neighborhood had the same model house and they also had iron railings. As kids we would climb all over it maybe four or five kids at a time, and it never budged. So, iron...

Ring that school bell!

We’re just weeks away from the daily battle between moms and kids over what to wear By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com It’s a magical time of year! The air is starting to get crisp in the evenings. The sky gets darker earlier and earlier. And, the collective whine heard from children all over Chester County is mingled by their parents toasting and cheering to a rapidly approaching...

New Garden hangars approved

The Hangar Corporation of America has been cleared by the township to begin the construction of new hangars at New Garden Flying Field By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer KennettTimes.com   The New Garden Board of Supervisors approved a deal to build new hangers at the New Garden Flying Field, similar to the hanger seen here in the background during this year's AirShow. NEW GARDEN...

Fenster and Breedings Winners for 8th Annual KAPRB Kids Run

By Hannah Christopher, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Competitors make a turn in the eighth annual KAPRB Kids Cross Country run at Anson B. Nixon Park. KENNETT — The eighth annual KAPRB Kids Cross Country run was held last Thursday night under perfect conditions.  At race time at 7 p.m. it was cloudy and 77 degrees at Anson B. Nixon park.  The race lead by race director Claire Finfrock and...

Murder Mystery takes over Kennett Square

Live performance art brings out a large crowd By Eddy K. Foster, Staff Writer, KennettTimes Inspector Doolittle (Joe Finn) accusing Russella Fungi (Beth Holladay) during the Murder Mystery put on by the Kennett Amateur Theatrical Society during August's ArtWalk. KENNETT SQUARE — A dead body was found on the Genesis walkway at 6:45 Saturday evening and everyone had a chance to find out who...

Complete results for Kennett Kids Cross Country Run

Here are the complete results for the The Kennett Area Park and Recreation Kids Cross Country Race, a 1.5-mile run held last week at Anson B. Nixon Park:

ADA: a major issue for public-use buildings

While your single-family home doesn’t have to handicap accessible, your business might need to be By John D’Annunzio, columnist, KennettTimes.com The Americans with Disabilities Act came about due to the increasing need for people with disabilities to have access to facilities that are used by the general public. Since the inception of the ADA guidelines for buildings have changed to...

Keeping it fresh: 30 days, 30 different looks

By mixing and matching your wardrobe items, you can extends your fashion palate& budget By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com “I have an irrational fear of wasting a good outfit on an insignificant day.” Don’t know who said this….but, it makes me laugh and I concur wholeheartedly! Back in high school a few friends and I kept a “clothes journal.”  We would document...

Summerfest wraps up successful 2011 concert season at Nixon, Aug. 10

Concert at Anson B. Nixon Park benefits free concert series By Eddy K. Foster, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com KENNETT — After an amazing eight weeks of free concerts, the music at Anson B. Nixon Park is coming to an end for the season. However, there is one last show left to be played: Summerfest. SummerFest is a concert and a fundraiser, benefitting and funding the free concerts that are so...

Willow on State Street a haven for contemporary artists, curious patrons

The newly opened Willow on State offers vintage books, vinyl, and contemporary art to those interested in something different. By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Willow on State opened its doors on July 9, 2011. KENNETT SQUARE — “Curious?” reads the writing on the window of Willow on State, enticing inquisitive passersby to investigate the newest, and possibly most...