Marshall Crenshaw back at The Flash, Friday
Roots rocker goes solo, while Johnny’s Dance Band is back
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
Legendary roots rocker Marshall Crenshaw brings his solo act to The Flash in Kennett Square, Friday, May 9.
This weekend, there will be two local concerts featuring acts that have their roots in straight-ahead rock-and-roll — no art rock, no electronic dance music, no hip-hop but rather...
PennDOT reveals bridge plans for Rt. 926
Residents express concern about Lenape Bridge, traffic worries
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
A rendering of the proposed new Rt. 926 bridge over Brandywine Creek, which could start construction as soon as Jan. 2015. In addition to the new span, the level of the adjoining roadway would be raised some nine feet to reduce flooding issues.
POCOPSON — After more than two decades of plans, debate...
Museum now flooded with plants for sale
Overflowing Brandywine swept away some stock, but it was recovered
After the Brandywine Creek overflowed into the parking lots of the Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art on May 1 – the third highest water level ever recorded – the museum will be flooded with plants this weekend.
The 33rd Annual Wildflower, Native Plant & Seed Sale will proceed as planned on Saturday, May 10, and...
Two Kennett Square men accused of heroin-dealing
Police: More than 220 packets of drug were among illicit substances found
Eldon Ross
Kennett Square Police said two Kennett Square men face multiple charges after investigators found them with over 220 individual packets of heroin, illegally possessed prescription medication, Ecstasy, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
Police said they investigation began on March 23, at approximately 9:30 p.m....
New Garden Police: Arson suspect in custody
56-year-old Avondale man accused of setting his mobile home on fire
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Stacey Lee Lewis Jr.
The Avondale man suspected of setting his mobile home ablaze on Tuesday, May 6, in Avondale, was taken into custody later the same day, said New Garden Township Police.
Police said at 8:15 p.m., an officer responded to the unit block of Santilli Road for...
Red Cross honors Coatesville VA employee
Recreation therapist lauded for ‘above and beyond’ work with veterans
Rich Yoegel (left), chair of the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chester County Leadership Council and a member of its board, congratulates Ellen Barnes, this year’s Chester County hero. Photo courtesy of Alex Greenblatt
The American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania (SEPA) has honored a woman who exhibits...
New Garden Twp. Police seeking arson suspect
Investigators say he set mobile home ablaze Tuesday morning
Stacey Lee Lewis
A suspicious early morning blaze on Tuesday, May 6, led New Garden Township Police to a mobile home in the 300 block of Ellicott Road in Avondale, said police, who are seeking one of the occupants believed to have set the fire.
Police gave the following account in a news release: Upon arriving, an officer found one of...
Art Watch: Jill Beech & Steven Mogck
Two local artists with unique contemporary takes on assemblage art
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Three dimensional clay and metal artist Jill Beech and assemblage painter Steven Mogck will be exhibiting in a two artist Pop up show this Thursday May 8th at Galer Estate Winery in Kennett Square. While their pairing was accidental, these two local contemporary artists share a joy in the assembling...
A Super Six any mom will love
Some great ideas for those Mothers’ Day gifts
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Next week is Mother’s Day! Therefore, my Sunday Super Six is chock full of great gift ideas!
1. If you are crafty, I love the idea of doing a monogram canvas frame project! I found this example on Pinterest (what did we ever do before this website?) If you are hesitant to freehand the initials,...
Spring brings out the senseless in politics
May brings flowers and Silly Season, Part I
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Ah yes, it’s May. The blooms are on the trees, warm sunshine is here (that is when we don’t get washed away by five inches of rain), the birds are singing and Spring is in the air.
Oh, and the crazy is really ramped up in the political world. From the 158th state house district to Gov. Tom Corbett, the red mist has...
