Art, music, history, exercise abound this weekend
Kennett Square visitors will have an opportunity to buzz in on the conversations of these fascinating reenactors participating in “Has Thee Heard” tonight, a program sponsored by the Kennett Historical Commission, Historic Kennett Square & Kennett Underground Railroad Center.
From First Friday to Vive Tu Vida, activity choices aplenty
Kennett-area residents will have a plethora...
Historical Society raising bar on heritage lessons
Whip Tavern will host ‘History on Tap’ program on Oct. 23
The Whip Tavern will be the site of the next “History on Tap” program by the Chester County Historical Society.
Engaging history will be brewing on Oct. 23 at the Whip Tavern in West Marlborough Township.
The scenic venue is a fitting backdrop for the latest chapter of “History on Tap,” a traveling program...
Police credit neighbor with averting burglary
Kennett Square resident called 9-1-1 when he saw suspicious activity
An alert neighbor prevented a burglary this morning, Kennett Square police said.
Police said a resident of the 800 block of Wayne Avenue spotted a suspect enter the back yard of his neighbor’s home about 11:10 a.m., stand on a chair and try to pry open a back window of the home. Realizing he had been noticed, the suspect fled,...
Police: Borough not free range for chickens
In two separate recent incidents, owners cited for loose livestock
Why did the chickens cross the road in Kennett Square? Because the owners ran afoul of borough ordinances, police said.
In two separate instances, one on Sept. 5 in the 700 block of Wayne Avenue and one on Sept. 16 in the 200 block of East Linden Street, police were called for reports of roaming chickens. After they rounded up...
Tourism center’s historic renovated quarters celebrated
Former meetinghouse once served as hub for abolitionists
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Alicia Lyons (from left) and Mary Beth Tryens enthusiastically tout the award-winning wines of the nearby Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery.
Community leaders took a step back in time Wednesday as they celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the newly renovated Brandywine Valley Tourism Information...
Commissioners get briefed on Election Day readiness
Voters may be asked for ID, but they can vote without it
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
John Forsythe, the director of Voter Services, told the commissioners today that his department has taken steps to accommodate voters.
At a Board of Elections meeting today, the Chester County Commissioners unanimously voted to relocate a polling place at Lincoln University, the site of...
Man waives hearing on privacy invasion charges
Dental office worker is accused of secretly videotaping female colleagues
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Joseph “Joey” C. Kolimaga, accused of secretly videotaping female co-workers, waived his preliminary hearing today.
An employee at a West Chester dental surgery practice made a disconcerting discovery in August: a cell phone set to video-record was lying on...
Eat dinner with Olympic hero Boyd Martin, Oct. 23
Special dinner sponsored by Brandywine Ace/Oxford Feed & Lumber
Boyd Martin in competition at the London 2012 Olympics on his horse Otis Barbotiere. Photo courtesy Henry Bucklow/Lazy Photography
POCOPSON — How often do you have a chance to share dinner with an Olympic hero?
But local residents will get that chance at a special dinner Oct. 23 at the critically acclaimed Stone Barn (100 Stone...
There’s a lot of BUZZ about the Unionville Community Fair!
88th Annual fair kicks off this weekend, fun for the entire family; beekeepers just one of many new attractions
A Unionville Elementary School student gets to know a chick a little better during the 2011 Unionville Fair. This year’s fair kicks off Friday and promises to be bigger, better and even more exciting than ever.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Looking for great family fun this weekend – something...
Longwood Gardens’ director to be honored
Paul B. Redman will be cited for vision, leadership in county
KENNETT SQUARE – On Oct. 17, Longwood Gardens Director Paul B. Redman will receive the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry’s 2012 CEO of the Year award, an annual tribute to an industry leader who represents vision and leadership in Chester County.
“Paul Redman was a clear choice for this award as he exemplifies...
