Trio of Longwood cottages spared – for now
Kennett Township supervisors vote to table demolition decision
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Susan Larmann (left front) listens as Kennett Township Supervisors’ Chairman Michael E. Elling pays tribute to her late husband, John Larmann. Behind them are Supervisors Scudder G. Stevens (back left) and Robert A. Hammaker.
Three 1920s bungalows commissioned by Pierre S. du...
Borough thefts, burglaries being investigated
Police: Cellphones, cash, medication among stolen items
Kennett Square police said several recent thefts and burglaries are under investigation.
Several recent thefts and burglaries are under investigation, Kennett Square police said.
They include the theft of a cellphone April 1 sometime between 5 and 9 p.m. from a business in the 100 block of Race Street, and a registration sticker stolen sometime...
Brandywine Conservancy steward for casino fine
SugarHouse agrees to pay $650,000 for environmental violations
PHILADELPHIA – SugarHouse HSP Gaming, LP has agreed to pay $650,000 to resolve claims that it performed unauthorized work at the SugarHouse casino and entertainment complex along the Delaware River in Philadelphia, in violation of the Clean Water Act and the Rivers and Harbors Act, U.S. Attorney Zane David Memeger said Monday.
To...
Thinning the fashion herd is harder than it should be
Spring cleaning offers the chance to cut back, but it can be tough
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
The sudden burst of springtime weather brings many lovely things: open windows, blooming flowers, iced coffee. Perfection.
However, the Debbie Downer in me would also like to point out that it brings yucky things like: stink bugs by the thousands, the “smell” of mushrooms and the...
County Human Service employees back union vote
Election returns 163 county Human Services employees to union representation
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
WEST CHESTER — Employees of Chester County’s Human Services departments voted by nearly a two-to-one margin to approve Teamsters Local 384 as their new union representatives, Thursday.
According to unofficial tallies released by the county, the union won 96-56, with all but seven employees...
Rising prices mean a real estate recovery
If you’ve waiting to sell, the time might be now
By Amy Dettore, Columnist, The Times
In case you haven’t heard, it’s unanimous…the Real Estate market has improved and continues to do so. The statistics overwhelmingly support this outlook.
Nationally, home prices rose 8.1% in January, the biggest year over year gain in prices since 2006.
Check out this link to an article that...
Kennett businesswoman to be honored
Kim Engstrom, a partner in Kennett Square-based Renewable Sustainable Environments is being honored by the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry as its Female Business Leader of The Year.
KENNETT SQUARE — Kim Engstrom, a partner in the borough firm Renewal Sustainable Environments, will be honored as the Female Business Leader of The Year by the Chester County Chamber of Business and...
Area mourning loss of Mary Dugan
Teacher, writer, historian left strong mark on Unionville, Kennett areas
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The Unionville and Kennett areas are mourning the loss of a beloved teacher, writer and historian Mary Larkin Dugan — the driving force behind the Kennett Underground Railroad Center — who died Monday after a long illness.
Just two weeks ago, the former long-time Unionville Middle School...
Free tax help still available to qualified residents
Assistance will be offered at Kennett Area Senior Center on Saturday
Free income-tax help will be offered to qualified residents on Saturday.
Tax outreach is being offered to area residents who qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA), which is run by Life Transforming Ministries in Coatesville.
Modeled after a similar IRS program, VITA has been helping low- and moderate-...
Cawley headlines Chamber’s annual Spring Luncheon
Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley
AVONDALE — Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley is headlining the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce’s 2013 Annual Spring Luncheon, April 24 at Hartefeld National Golf Club.
In addition to Cawley, the chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), Robert Powelson will also be sharing the podium as keynote speakers for the event.
The event kicks off with a reception...
