On Stage: Enter ‘The Machine’ July 12

Chester County musicians come home for performances this weekend By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times The Machine, a Pink Floyd tribute band, will be at The World cafe at The Queen, Saturday. The number of Pink Floyd tribute bands around the world probably is in triple figures by now. Some are good, some are bad and some simply are. One of the best is The Machine, a New York-based foursome...

Market at Liberty Place celebrates 1st birthday this weekend

KENNETT SQUARE — The Market at Liberty Place will be celebrating it’s first birthday in grand style, the weekend of July 11, 12, & 13. Festivities kick off on Friday July 11th, with two live musical acts, with a weekend full of fun activities. The Market will have a Frank Sinatra-style performer from 5:00-7:30 followed by Kennett Square’s own “Born Sisters” from 7:30-9:00. Kristen...

Steady progress continues on Magnolia Place

Townhouses, apartments, Victory Brewing rising in Kennett Square By Kim Chiomento, Correspondent, The Times Townhouse are among the first buildings completed as part of the Magnolia Place development on the site for the NVF facility in Kennett Square near West Cypress Street. The project has a mix of townhomes, apartments and retail spaces. KENNETT SQUARE — Just off of W. Cypress Street and...

Longwood fountains to undergo renovation

Two-year project slated to begin this fall, will preserve historic details By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times An undated photo of the historic fountain at Longwood Gardens, slated for a two-year renovation project. EAST MARLBOROUGH — The iconic fountains at Longwood Gardens are about to get a 21st Century makeover, but fans of the historic landmark shouldn’t worry: most of the upgrades planned...

Borough Council agenda shows Kennett Square is thriving

Municipal tax rate may be high, but Borough Manager says service quality makes it worth it By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times KENNETT — While international and national news reports show the Mideast in dangerous disarray and our own borders being flooded with homeless refugee children from Latin America, the Borough of Kennett Square is moving forward at full speed with infrastructure improvements,...

More storms, more power outages

PECO continues to struggle with summer storms Some 40,000 Chester County residents were without power this morning after a line of strong thunderstorms ripped through the area last evening. The power outages appear to be centered in the middle of the county, with various reports of power being out in West Brandywine, Valley, Caln and East Fallowfield, among other areas in the county. There are...

Where does health come from?

Our life experiences shape how we answer that question By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times If you look back over the course of your life, there are probably a few significant life events that stand out.  Maybe it was an experience you had as a child.  Perhaps a teacher, a coach, or a mentor influenced you in some way.  Whatever the case may be, our experiences have the power to influence...

On Your Table: The Food of Kennett Square

A Sunday Afternoon Culinary Tour in Kennett Square By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times On a recent Sunday, ten food adventurers and I met in the dappled shade of the locust trees on Kennett Square,  the mushroom capital of America.  We spent three hours meandering the town’s three block long Main Street, chatting with local chefs and tantalizing our taste buds with dishes from...

Op/Ed.: Keystones should not be a graduation requirement

The one-size-fits-all approach to education is wrong By Stephen Barrar, State Representative, 160th District State Rep. Stephen Barrar This September will mark the first year the Keystone Exams will be used as the deciding factor for whether or not students will graduate from Pennsylvania’s public high schools. This September will also mark the five-year anniversary of House Resolution 456, the...

Mushroom recipes sought for Fest Cook-off

KENNETT SQUARE — Home cooks do you use mushrooms in a creative way? Are you interested in winning $500 and being named 2014’s Mushroom Appetizer Cook-off Champion? Enter the annual Amateur Mushroom Cook-off now! The Mushroom Festival will showcase the six finalists as they prepare their appetizers for judging on Saturday, September 6 with the winner being crowned by a panel of celebrity judges.