Longwood Gardens water centerpiece to get facelift
New York architecture firm to oversee restoration of Main Fountain Garden
A renowned architecture firm has been commissioned to renovate the Main Fountain Garden at Longwood.
Longwood Gardens announced Thursday that it has commissioned the New York firm of Beyer Blinder Belle Architects and Planners to lead the rehabilitation of the Main Fountain Garden, part of a 40-year master-planning initiative...
County OKs $520 million budget with 4.9% tax hike
Not even Leo, the new county K-9, elicits bark of protest
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
K-9 Leo waits for his turn in the spotlight at the county commissioners’ meeting with his handler, John DiBuonaventuro, a longtime first responder and Tredyffrin Township supervisor.
The Chester County Commissioners on Thursday approved a $520 million budget for 2013 – a blueprint...
Residents push Pitts over ‘Fiscal Cliff’ vote
Largely collegial event features satirical carols, detailed talk about spending and taxes at Congressman’s district office
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Local residents gather to sing satirical Christmas carols and talk spending and taxes in the district office of U.S. Rep. Joe Pitts in Unionville, Monday evening. The local group, organized in part by MoveOn.com and the Kennett Area Democrats,...
Be the best dressed at your holiday party
A few tips to make you sparkle at holiday events
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Holiday parties should be cause for celebration! We need to EMBRACE the opportunity to escape the pressures of the season, drink a glass of bubbly and have some FUN!
Do not let a case of the “But, what do I wear?” get you down! I am armed and ready to solve that problem.
Here is my NO FAIL, hands...
Disputes, drugs dominate New Garden police activity
Five charged with drug offenses, three arrested for altercations
A dispute over money and possession of various illegal drugs led to several arrests this past week, New Garden Township Police said Friday.
Antonio Ortiz-Vasquez, 23, and Misael Gabriel-Reynoso, 22, both of Toughkenamon, were charged for their roles in a Nov. 30 assault in the 1100 block of Newark Road when both became involved...
Local Red Cross collects holiday mail for military
Longwood Gardens’ visitors got chance to enjoy light display, light up troops’ lives
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Downingtown resident Jennifer Stokker, with her nearly 3-year-old daughter Madelyn, was the delighted winner of a 42-inch TV during a Red Cross raffle at Longwood Gardens.
At first, the visitors at Longwood Gardens Thursday night were skeptical: Were...
Borough’s 2013 budget includes 10% tax hike
Increase needed to fund capital improvements, officials said
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Kennett Square’s Borough Council adopted its 2013 budget Monday night, a $14.5 million spending plan that includes a ½-mill tax increase, and hikes of three and five percent for utilities and solid waste respectively.
Borough Manager Brant Kucera said the council voted unanimously...
duPhilly signs to play lacrosse at Michigan
Four-sport Kennett star will play lacrosse for Wolverines
Kennett High School senior Sophie duPhily signs her National Letter of Intent to play for the University of Michigan. Back Row (L-R): Coach Dale Watkins, Coach Vince Cattano, Athletic Director Jeff ThomasSeated (L-R): Lindsay duPhily, Sophie duPhily, Jerry duPhily
KENNETT SQUARE — Sophie duPhily, a four-sport senior at Kennett High School,...
‘Flash mob’ tribute caps illustrious judicial career
Colleagues, associates conspire to interrupt jurist’s last day on bench
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Retiring Judge Howard F. Riley Jr. shakes the hands of well-wishers after his surprise tribute.
On Chester County Common Pleas Court Judge Howard F. Riley’s last day on the bench Friday, the unthinkable occurred: One of his most emphatic judicial orders was blatantly...
Volunteers sought for free tax-help program
Training offered to assist low-income earners with IRS returns
VITA volunteers assist moderate- to low-income households with free tax assistance.
Each year since 2004, low- and moderate-income households have received help from the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a partnership-driven initiative of Life Transforming Ministries, which is currently seeking volunteers.
To ensure that...
