Construction to begin on Kennett Area Y expansion
W. Thomas Musser, chairman of the board of the Tri-M Group (from left) and Tri-M President and CEO Jim Horn, who are leading the capital campaign, are shown with the Kennett Y Executive Director Jeff Daly.
Officials report $150,000 left to raise for $3.4 million project
The Kennett Area YMCA, ranked the top Y in the country for member satisfaction for three years running, has been working to overcome...
Homecoming, then and now…
It’s all the same right? No? No!!!
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Homecoming Dance: Then & Now….
Kelly, Circa 1989-(wince)
Hair: (huge) loaded with gel, glued together with a half of a bottle of Aqua Net. Bangs teased, barrel curls. The bigger the better.
Make-up: Approximately 7 layers of Maybelline Very Black mascara. Blue eyeliner. Black liner in the rim of the eyelid. ...
Healthy-living celebration adds all the right moves
Dancing will be one way in which those attending the health celebration will be encouraged to move.
Free La Comunidad Hispana event will promote wellness, exercise
So many activities are planned Saturday for ¡Vive tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving! that it may be difficult to do anything but that.
Sponsored by La Comunidad Hispana, the free event will be held from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Anson B. Nixon...
Kennett drops tough decision to Rustin, 29-26
Late comeback stuns Blue Demons; state playoff hopes fade
WESTTOWN — West Chester Rustin used a furious comeback in the final minutes to hold off Kennett, 29-26, in a ChesMont American Division battle, Friday night.
Although stunned by the late Knights’ offensive explosion — Rustin grabbed a 29-18 lead in the final minutes — the Blue Demons (3-2, 1-1) put together a drive, capped by...
Will HB 1077 impact statehouse races?
Will abortion politics motivate voters to vote for Democrats?
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
I hate the subject of abortion. With a deep, dark abiding passion.
But it’s possible I may have underestimated its impact on the 2012 elections when it comes to local state house races.
I spent the better part of my Saturday morning last week on the courthouse steps in West Chester listening to a rally...
Economy has changed how people live in their homes
By Jilll Goldman, Special to The Times
As we all know, the unfortunate downturn in the economy has caused prices to decline, inventory to soar, and mortgage qualification criteria to become overly burdensome. These factors have had a chilling effect on the housing market. Having said that, our area has stayed afloat better than some, and we are clearly seeing an upturn in prices and a slowing...
Artist brings history alive for painting series
Reenactors create authentic tableaus with Marshallton, Newlin as backdrops
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Sarah Papenhausen (top left) and Mark Slouf help Adrian Martinez reattach his Indian hairpiece.
The process proved painstaking: A Downingtown artist shaved his head and mustache, donned handcrafted American Indian garb, and then attempted to reattach some hair – a far...
Some foreclosure victims may get compensation
$1.5 billion settlement with five mortgage-servicers announced
State Attorney General Linda Kelly said some Pennsylvania foreclosure victims may be eligible for compensation through a multi-state $1.5 billion settlement announced today.
HARRISBURG – Attorney General Linda Kelly today announced that official notifications are being sent to approximately 29,000 Pennsylvania borrowers who lost their...
Kennett gets first loss, falls to Haverford
KENNETT SQUARE — Kennett could not overcome four turnovers and lost a tough 34-14 decision to Haverford, Saturday afternoon at home.
Worse, possibly for the Blue Devils’ postseason hopes, they must travel to meet a frustrated West Chester Rustin this coming Friday night, with the Knights coming off a heartbreaking loss to rival Unionville.
The 2-2 Fords used a grinding ground game and timely...
The picture of fashion, family style
A few fashion tips for the family portrait, assuming you get everyone on the same page
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
The last time I booked a family portrait, my youngest was still in diapers. He is 11 now.
Why have I waited so long? The logistics of coordinating the four of us to be in the same place at the same time gets harder every year. Preaching to the choir, right?
However,...
