‘History on Tap’ comes to Dilworthtown Inn
Program to preview Adrian Martinez exhibit at Chester County Historical Society
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Artist Adrian Martinez (right) gets into position at Martin’s Tavern in Marshallton so his wife, Leah Martinez, can photograph the scene for use in one of the paintings that will comprise the 2015 exhibit, “History in the Making: A Contemporary Artist’s View...
Two drivers arrested for separate hit-and-runs
Police said both were unlicensed and left accident scene
David Perez-Romero, 28, of Avondale, was arrested May 24 in connection with a hit-and-run accident on May 8 at 5:50 p.m. at North Mill Road and West Sickle Street, Kennett Square police said. He faces multiple offenses, including drivers required to be licensed, failing to observe stop and yield signs, and ignoring the duty to give Information...
Dentistry gives back, helps the needy
Mission of Mercy helps nearly 2,000 to have a better smile
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Dentists on a mission.
Th first weekend of the month was a busy weekend for dentists in Pennsylvania. On Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1, a special event occurred in Philadelphia. A dental Mission of Mercy.
This event, dubbed MOM-n-PA (mission of mercy in PA) took place at the...
New Garden supervisor faces child-porn charges
D.A. says Warren Reynolds resigned following state police investigation
Updated at 4:10 p.m. with statement from defense attorneys, preliminary hearing date, township comment
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Warren E. Reynolds, 51, a former New Garden Township supervisor, faces multiple child-pornography charges.
An ailing computer allegedly led to child-pornography charges against...
Rave reviews for Chester County SPCA gala
Annual fund-raiser draws more than 350 to Unionville horse farm
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A colorful carriage parade is a popular tradition of the Chester County SPCA’s annual Forget-Me-Not fund-raiser.
The assessment of attendees at the Chester County SPCA’s elegant 26th Annual Forget-Me-Not Gala in Unionville on Sunday proved overwhelmingly positive.
Factoring...
School budget passes with 2.7 percent tax hike
Incoming freshmen to receive assistance from student-created web site
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Members of the school board view a preview of a web site created by Kirsten Sharp, a Kennett High junior, to make eighth-graders feel more comfortable about entering the high school.
The Kennett Consolidated School Board delivered a mix of painful and positive news at its meeting...
Parents protest closure of CCIU wildlife program
Program dropped due to low enrollment; nine TCHS students impacted
By Nicole Brown, Staff Writer, The Times
As of the end of this school year, the Wildlife and Natural Resource Management (WNRM) program at the Chester County Technical College High School (TCHS) will be cut due to low enrollment for the past five years — leaving the remaining students in the program to find other options for the...
Chester County Balloon Festival poised to soar
Annual, crowd-pleasing event to be held at Plantation Field Friday, Saturday
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The Balloon Glow always offers great photo opportunities for visitors to the Chester County Balloon Festival, which will be held Friday and Saturday at Plantation Field in Unionville.
A popular, quintessential Chester County event is about to take flight: The 2013...
Land stewards: Thank lucky stars for Lenfests
9,300-square-foot, eco-friendly center set to debut at ChesLen Preserve
In May 2012, Molly Morrison, president of Natural Lands Trust, joined Gerry and Marguerite Lenfest at the groundbreaking for the Lenfest Center. Its completion will be celebrated on Saturday and Sunday, June 15 and 16.
The stars and planets have aligned – notably the constellation Hercules, a first-quarter moon, and Saturn...
Pride pervasive at East Linden Street gala
Community celebrates its diversity, dedicates new bronze plaque
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Historic East Linden Street Project board member Barry “Hap” London (from left) shows off the neighborhood’s new plaque with Kennett Square Borough Council President Dan Maffei.
At one East Linden Street home – a former ceramics studio – abolitionists...
