Growing Tree toy store reinvented in Kennett Sq.
Former consignment shop celebrates evolution to all-new kids products for sale
Kathi Lafferty, owner of The Growing Tree in Kennett Square cuts the ribbon celebrating the reinvention of the toy store, Friday. Behind her, left store manager Louise D’Amico, right Cheryl Kuhns, Executive Director of the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce. Immediately behind Lafferty is her husband Tom,...
Astronaut featured at 8th annual KEF dinner, April 22
Final commander of Space Shuttle Atlantis, Chris Ferguson, to speak
Astronaut Christopher Ferguson, who commanded the final mission of the Space Shuttle Atlantis, will be the featured speaker at the Kennett Education Foundation’s eighth annual Spring Dinner, April 22.
KENNETT — The Kennett Education Foundation will hold its eighth Annual Spring Dinner, “Reach for the Stars”, on Monday,...
Is 2013 the year of the one-piece?
After years as a dedicated bikini wearer, are those days ending?
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I have traditionally worn a bikini in the summertime. In fact, there are no less than a half dozen packed away in my closet as I type. However, I’m thinking that 2013 may be the Year of the One-Piece.
I recently celebrated my 30th birthday for the 12th time. You do the math. (Actually,...
Seeking to inject good health into community
Free vaccines will be available to needy in Kennett Square
The Chester County Health Department will provide free vaccines to uninsured and underinsured Kennett Square residents one day a month through September.
Free vaccines will be available in Kennett Square to uninsured or underinsured adults through the Chester County Health Department on select dates.
The vaccines for hepatitis A, hepatitis...
Going to bat for dogs who need home
Chester County SPCA offering special on ‘Big League Ballplayers’
Cosmo sports a Phillies’ scarf to showcase his eagerness to become an all-star pet.
Just in time for baseball season, the Chester County SPCA wants to remind area residents that the Phils and their fans aren’t the only ones eager to play ball.
The nonprofit agency is offering a weekend special entitled “Big League...
Teeth: a new source of stem cells
New research shows dental pulp could be prime source for tissue building blocks
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD, FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Stem cells have made news over the last 15 years. They have been the focus of much scientific excitement and much political controversy — and now it’s possible teeth could be a key source for these building block cells.
What is a stem cell? Simply put...
Historic Kennett cottages up for grabs
Longwood Gardens want to raze them; township planners seeking another option
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
These three houses are free to a new owner, with one catch: the owner needs to be able to move them off of their current site on Longwood Gardens’ property on US-1, and do so quickly. Otherwise, the homes could face demolition.
KENNETT — Yours for the taking: three...
Borough police probing teen’s reported assault
15-year-old victim said one of 3 male assailants tried to stab him
Kennett Square police are investigating an alleged assault that reportedly occurred on March 19 in the borough.
Police said the 15-year-old male victim told police about the attack on March 21. He said it occurred between 8 and 9 p.m. on Sycamore Alley, between Juniper and Mulberry Streets, police said. The assailants, one of...
County roots an anchor for filmmaker’s project
Scenes from narrative short that debuts Saturday shot in area
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Pocopson native Henry Roosevelt marvels at the flames created on the set of “Native Boy.” His producer, Brad Gulick, said, ”As soon as we knew the story involved a firefighter, we knew we had to film firefighting in a way that had never been done before – raw, intimate, and...
Emerald Ash Borer threatens local ash trees
And Pocopson supports Kennett’s bid to protect Longwood cottages
The Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, is a green beetle native to Asia. It is an invasive species, responsible for the loss of millions of ash trees in North America.
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times.
POCOPSON — While the stink bug has been a much-despised recent addition to the local insect scene,...
