Something really Super: The Super Six

February’s picks for the must-have items By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Yes, I realize that it is SuperBowl Sunday (yawn) and that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner (as an aside, I am all for my sweetheart surprising me with a gift if he wants to) but this month’s Super Six isn’t consumed by either of these events. Instead, I am simply writing about the subjects...

Time to register for Girls on the Run, STRIDE, Heart & Sole

  WEST CHESTER – Winters mean boredom, cabin fever and for many kids, a lack of physical activity. Spring is just around the corner – time for outdoor sports and fun! Get your kids geared up for spring and back into the swing of being active with fun, experience-based curriculum programs that creatively integrate running with character-building lessons – Girls on the Run, Heart...

What To Do: Chadds Ford Plein Air Event, Sat.

Also: Chocolate lovers rejoice, Celtic Fest and more! By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Usually, winter weather in this area is not very conducive for outdoor events — except maybe activities for skiers, skaters, snowboarders and people who enjoy really cold outdoor temperatures. However, this weekend might be an exception to the rule and that’s a good thing for area art lovers. On...

On Stage: Pa. Ballet offers emotional journey

Also: McMurtry’s do father and son twin bill in Sellersville By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Some ballet fans prefer full-length productions while others prefer ballet shows that feature several individual pieces. If you’re in the camp that prefers a program line-up with variety, then you should definitely check out the Pennsylvania Ballet’s new show which is running from February...

On Your Table: Go bold for the big game!

Yes, you can enjoy big taste and keep it healthy for your game day eats By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times An easy to make and tasty nosh for Superbowl is a Jalapeno popper courtesy of my friend Susan Pridmore of the Wimpy Vegetarian. It’s not a proper Super Bowl party without a smorgasbord of appetizers, snacks, dips, finger-foods, drinks and desserts to match the rest of...

Setting financial goals with your partner

Finances are top reason for couples’ angst, tips on how to work through it By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times The New Year brings many new resolutions; financial goals perhaps being the most important. How best to bring your partner into the throws of budgeting, saving, and investing decisions that align with yours? Research has shown that the number one issue facing couples today is...

Kennett Township Supvsr. wants to increase transparency & access

Encourages residents to ‘get to know Kennett Township’ By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times KENNETT  – Whitney Hoffman says she is “the new kid on the block” in reference to being newly elected as one of the three Kennett Township Supervisors.  During her campaign, Hoffman ran on a platform that included offering Kennett Township residents increased transparency and access to government....

State, local officials warn of possible flooding

First, it snowed. A lot. And now a combination of warmer than normal temperatures and rain threaten to turn last week’s snowstorm into this week’s flooding headaches. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) is reminding citizens to monitor local forecasts this week for possible flooding due to snow melt and rain. Right now, widespread river flooding is not forecast. However,...

My HS senior son is ready, but am I?

Senioritis doesn’t just impact students, but parents, too By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times My oldest child will be graduating from Unionville High School in a few months and I am not handling it very well. While I am excited for him to experience this next stage in life, I can’t help but selfishly wish that time would slow down a bit. I was chatting with a friend at the Y this...

KHS hosts its latest #ALLIN Kennett pride event

Fans of all ages show their Blue Demons spirit and pride   By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times   KENNETT SQUARE – On occasion ‘feeling blue’ is a great thing; like this Saturday when Kennett High School (KHS) hosted the latest in a series of Blue Demons / Kennett Pride events.  The greater Kennett community, elementary and middle schools were invited to come out, beat the...