Art Watch: Carol Apicella

Making Something out of Nothing By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times Mosaic artist Carol Apicella will be exhibiting her wonderful mosaic mirrors and wall pieces this Thursday May 22nd at Galer Estate Winery from 4-8pm. After a career in banking and years of being a mother and active school volunteer, Carol discovered a passion for creating mosaic works. Carol says that it all began as a way to...

At Sandy Hollow, hallowed ground gets respect

Reenactment of 1777 battle brings history alive for thousands By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times During the height of the battle, a haze of musket fire fills the air at Sandy Hollow in Birmingham Township. “A most infernal fire of cannon and musquetry”is how one officer described the fighting he witnessed at Sandy Hollow in Birmingham Township during the Battle of the Brandywine...

Thousands turn out for Kennett Run

Annual run raises money for area charities By Hannah Christopher, Road running columnist, The Times Runners take off from the start of The Kennett Run, Saturday. The annual road racing in Kennett Square race event helps raise funds for a number of local charities. KENNETT SQUARE — On Saturday, the borough was taken over by a lively and sporty event involving thousands  of  people in our area. Route...

Tips for buying the perfect swimwear

With summer on the near horizon, don’t stress, be smart By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Memorial Day weekend!  Can you believe that we FINALLY made it?  After the brutally cold winter and soggy spring, could warm, sunny weather be ahead?!?  Let’s celebrate! Don’t let shopping for a bathing suit dampen your spirits!  There will be NO fat talk!  This year, we will embrace...

Walker: a small government is a better one

158th GOP candidate sees low taxes as key to sparking growth By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Cuyler Walker EAST MARLBOROUGH — When it comes to government, if you ask Republican state house candidate Cuyler Walker, less is more. “In order to have a strong economy, I think the more limited amount of resources the government takes out of the economy, the better off we are,” said, Walker, running...

What to do: Battle of Brandywine, art, music and more

A wide range of exciting events to overfill your May weekend By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times A busy weekend of activities might just be topped by the reenactment of The Battle of Shady Hollow will be reenacted this weekend in Birmingham Township. “On Hallowed Ground,” the re-enactment of the 1777 Battle of Sandy Hollow, is scheduled to be held on May 17 and 18 at Sandy Hollow Heritage...

Indian Hannah earns new high-visibility venue

Monument re-dedicated at location outside Longwood Gardens By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Paul B. Redman, director of Longwood Gardens, explains what led to the relocation and rededication of the Indian Hannah monument. With a reverence for the past and an eye to the future, state and local officials gathered at the entrance to Longwood Gardens on Thursday, May 15, to re-dedicate...

‘No-hit’ wonder Aztec Two Step at The Flash, Fri.

No chart-toppers, but still a long-time fan favorite By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times Aztec Two-Step brings their unique sound to The Flash in Kennett Square, May 16. There are a number of musical acts — a very large number — that can be classified as “One Hit Wonders.” The roster spans the decades from the 1950s to the 2010s and ranges from Ivory Joe Hunter with his 1956...

Exton library celebrating do-it-yourselfers

Family-friendly Mini Maker Fair scheduled for Saturday On Saturday, May 17, the Chester County Library in Exton will be holding its Fourth Annual Community Day, and for the second year in the a row, the theme will be a Mini Maker Fair – a place to celebrate the process of learning and doing. It will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Last year, the Chester County Library’s Mini Maker Fair attracted...

D.A.: County worker embezzled over $5,000

Former employee in Treasurer’s Office arraigned on multiple charges By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Sean H. Patterson An employee of the Chester County Treasurer’s Office faces charges stemming from the alleged embezzlement of over $5,000 from his office, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said on Wednesday, May 14, in a news release. Hogan said Sean H. Patterson,...