Equal time: a male response to Kelly
Editor’s Note: In the interests of equal time, fairness and well, just because it’s so darn fun, we celebrate this Valentine’s Day by offering space for a rebuttal of our popular Sunday columnist, Kelly Hockenberry by her husband, Joe.
By Joe Hockenberry, Special to The Times
I walked into my Monday morning hoops game this past week and was greeted with the following: “Man,...
Mouth ulcers – what a pain!
These mysterious and painful lesions impact 1 out of 5 people
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD, FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Yesterday, when I told my husband what this month’s column would be on, he looked puzzled. I know there are new and exciting high tech and wonderful things to write about and yet, every week we see people who are suffering and just don’t know why.
If you one of the many folks...
Annual ‘Art on the Square’ seeking exhibitors
Interested artists, artisans have until March 25 to submit applications
The second annual “Art on the Square” will be held April 27.
Organizers of the second annual “Art on the Square,” a juried arts and fine crafts festival along the main streets of Kennett Square are seeking a vital component of the event: artists.
The festival will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April...
Police: Borough street-sweeper a hit ‘n run target
Witness reported Cadillac Escalade speeding from accident scene
Kennett Square police said a white or cream-colored, speeding Cadillac Escalade hit the borough’s street-sweeper on Feb. 1 at 2:36 a.m. at West State Street and North Mill Road. Police said a witness followed the Escalade west on Baltimore Pike, left onto Scarlett Road, right onto Hillendale Road, and left onto Sharp Road but lost...
Fresh produce in winter? Kennett Square says yes
Unlike many others, The Kennett Square Farmers’ Market is a year-round operation.
Borough’s farmers’ market is year-round operation
Everyone who knows Kennett Square realizes that one of America’s hippest small towns didn’t get that way by following the crowd. Part of the borough’s charm comes from the fact that it’s different, and its Farmers’ Market is no exception.
Unlike...
Black patriot focus of history presentation
Program on Edward ‘Ned’ Hector to be held at Exton library
Noah Lewis will present a program at the Chester County Library to celebrate Black History Month.
He was a black patriot who fought in the Battle of the Brandywine, and he was held in such high regard by his Conshohocken community that a street bears his name.
In honor of Black History Month, the Chester County Library will present...
Illness shows the difference between the sexes
Women tough it out and get it done, men become attached to the sofa
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Hi.
Being sick sucks. I hate to be crass, but there is no other way to describe it.
I am going on my fifth day of feeling like dog dirt. FIVE DAYS. Unacceptable.
However, in the lives of my family, nothing much has changed. (BRACE YOURSELF, male readers)
The beds are made. Dishes...
Hundreds hit the frosty Brandywine
Polar Plunge hits new heights for attendance and fun
Swimmers hit the frosty Brandywine Creek as part of the Brandywine Valley Association’s Polar Plunge, Saturday. Hundreds of swimmers hit the water to raise money for the BVA, while a giant crowd looked on.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST BRADFORD – It was a fabulous, sunny day: a great opportunity for a nice dip in the Brandywine...
Two Avondale troopers rescued from burning car
They sustained significant, but not life-threatening injuries, police said
Two Avondale troopers were injured Friday morning after their vehicle crashed into a tree en route to a reported burglary-in-progress that proved to be inaccurate.
Updated at 2:20 p.m. with trooper IDs, new details
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
State police from the Avondale barracks got a somber reminder...
Art paths to converge at Chadds Ford gallery
Former state trooper, sibling join forces for ‘Blues Brothers’ show
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
“Winter Magic,” a watercolor by Glenn Blue, will be featured at the Chadds Ford Gallery starting Friday.
For years, State Trooper Glenn E. Blue routinely patrolled communities throughout Chester County, an assignment that periodically brought him face-to-face with hardened...
