Studio 882 makes local mark in home decor
Chadds Ford boutique is a breath of fresh air in furnishings
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
My love of fashion extends beyond the clothes that hang in my closet. It influences the way I decorate my home, as well. I am drawn to neutral classics mixed with pops of color and pattern. Your living space should be a reflection of your personal style but, if it’s not, I have just the...
Victims’ resilient spirits temper unimaginable pain
Annual candlelight ceremony offers shared remembrances, strength
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Members of the West Goshen Township Police Department Honor Guard file into Central Presbyterian Church in Downingtown.
Members of a club no one would ever seek to join: That was how Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan described the solemn crowd of about 200 that assembled...
State campaign finance Website is a fiasco
‘New and improved’ site less useful that HealthCare.gov
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
And they said HealthCare.gov is bad.
Try spending some quality time searching campaign finance reports on the Pennsylvania Department of State.
I did this past week, as Tuesday was the always dreaded deadline for the Cycle 1 campaign finance report that has to be filed for state legislative candidates,...
Warm weather means hot local music scene
Busy music schedule at The Flash, Longwood other local venues
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
Rob Dickenson will appear at The Flash in Kennett Square this weekend, as the local live performance calendar heats up with the warmer weather.
When warm weather arrives in this area, stink bugs seem to magically appear out of nowhere and make their presence known everywhere. A similar situation...
Kennett discusses changes to gun ordinance
Two concerns emerge: freedom to shoot vs. protection from shooters
By Rick Marts, Staff Writer, Kennett Times
Scudder Stevens, chairman of Kennett Township Board of Supervisors, and David Sander, township solicitor, listen intently to residents’ questions and concerns about recent amendments to the township’s Firearm Discharge Ordinance. Another public meeting will occur in May
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College students: they’re baaaaack
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
It’s that wonderful time in the spring when the college students soon will be returning home for spring or summer break, looking for jobs, and recharging before the fall term begins. It’s also time as parents to be a bit pro-active about the dental needs of these students. College students have a unique set of dental concerns.
Many students...
Gallery to showcase two plein air painters
Reception will be held on Friday for Jacalyn Beam, Nancy Tankersley
Jacalyn Beam is one of two plein air painters featured in a show opening on Friday at the Chadds Ford Gallery.
CHADDS FORD – The Chadds Ford Gallery will open “A Showing of Recent Artworks by Jacalyn Beam and Nancy Tankersley” on Friday, April 11, with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m.; the exhibit will continue through Sunday,...
Op/Ed: Help us protect Pennsylvania’s kids from sexual predators
By David Heckler, Bucks County District Attorney,
Tom Hogan, Chester County District Attorney
Jack Whelan, Delaware County District Attorney
Risa Vetri Ferman, Montgomery County District Attorney
Seth Williams, Philadelphia District Attorney
As prosecutors, we confront harrowing and heart-wrenching cases nearly every day. It is the child sexual abuse cases that are among the toughest...
Borough hires police officer with local ties
Former part-timer Jeremiah Boyer moves to full-time position
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
With his proud 5-year-old daughter Ilana holding the Bible, Kennett Square Police Officer Jeremiah D. Boyer (left) is sworn in by Mayor Matt Fetick.
When a vacancy occurred in the Kennett Square Borough Police Department this past summer, a part-time officer wanted to fill it; however,...
Loved ones lost to violence not forgotten
Candlelight Vigil pays tribute to homicide victims, fallen law enforcement
An annual remembrance of Chester County homicide victims and law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty will be held Thursday, April 10, in Downingtown.
Sponsored by the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc., the 2014 Candlelight Vigil and Memorial Service will be begin at 6:30 p.m. at Central Presbyterian...
