Invitation extended to celebrate Black History Month
CCHS exhibits offer insight into local African Americans’ past
The Chester County Historical Society is inviting residents to celebrate Black History Month by visiting its exhibits, several of which highlight the county’s African American community.
The Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) would like to invite residents to celebrate Black History Month by visiting its present exhibits,...
Traffic stop leads to drunken-driving arrest
Police said they also cited a 16-year-old passenger for underage drinking
A traffic stop on Jan. 20 led to a drunken-driving arrest, Kennett Square police said.
Police said Jose Moreno-Flores, 27, of Wilmington, was arrested at 8:26 p.m. in the 200 block of East State Street. A 16-year-old male from Kennett Square, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was cited for underage drinking and released...
Show me your love for Valentine’s Day
Chocolate? Flowers? Meh. Tory Burch? Now you have my attention
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
This is the first year that neither of my boys will be handing out Valentine cards at school.
The thought of it actually creates a lump in my throat. I’m going to miss forcing them to sit at the dining room table, NEATLY signing their names (SO AS NOT TO RESEMBLE A SERIAL KILLER) after...
Longwood volunteers create piece de resistance
Series of quilts chronicle garden’s beauty – from flowers to felines
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Ann Randolph (left) and Nancy Hiss stand in front of the group’s “Seasons of Pollination” quilt.
The goal was grand: Capture the colors of Longwood Gardens in a quilt.
First suggested in 1996, the project failed to leave the drawing board more than...
Sink your sweet tooth into this taste-testing fest
United Way of Southern Chester County to raise funds with chocolate competition
Chocoholics rejoice: The First Annual Chocolate Lovers Festival will be held Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.
A fund-raiser for the United Way of Southern Chester County, the festival will sweeten Kennett Square’s Red Clay Room, where professional and amateur chefs will compete for prizes and bragging rights to be dubbed...
W. Chester jurist ordered to relinquish keys, ID
President judge said cases will be handled by rest of county’s magisterial district judges
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (left) poses with Magisterial District Judge Mark A. Bruno at a District 11 Special Court Judges Association meeting in November. Pileggi has called for the end of Philadelphia Traffic Court, where Bruno, who was...
Iconic paintings to offer insight into their milieu
The Brandywine River Museum is hosting a five-part lecture series on American art in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that starts Friday at 10 a.m.
Upcoming Brandywine River Museum lecture series will focus on five works
Five iconic works at the Brandywine River Museum promise insight about the times in which they took shape, courtesy of an upcoming lecture series.
Starting this Friday...
Police: Bogus prize bait still luring victims
72-year-old resident wired money twice to claim nonexistent win
The $500,000 prize would only require a $2,500 tax payment, the 72-year-old Kennett Square resident was told – a standard ruse used to lure unsuspecting victims, borough police said.
On Jan. 18, the resident told police about a Jan. 14 telephone call requesting the $2,500 wire transfer; after complying, the victim received...
Tapping into thirst for music and history
Chester County Historical Society continuing free series
The Chester County Historical Society’s “History on Tap” series offers history in an informal pub or restaurant setting.
The Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) is betting that a slice of history added to music and dill pickles will create a sweet and savory experience for the public.
CCHS will present the latest installment...
Shop ’til you drop for a cause
Charity shopping event offers great value, great cause
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
ATTENTION FASHIONISTAS!
It is no surprise that I loooooove to shop….but, I love shopping for a CAUSE even more!
So, imagine how delighted I am to give you the scoop about the upcoming Guilty Girls Warehouse Sale! This group of savvy women have formulated a plan to turn retail therapy into a charitable...
