Fenster and Breedings Winners for 8th Annual KAPRB Kids Run

By Hannah Christopher, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Competitors make a turn in the eighth annual KAPRB Kids Cross Country run at Anson B. Nixon Park. KENNETT — The eighth annual KAPRB Kids Cross Country run was held last Thursday night under perfect conditions.  At race time at 7 p.m. it was cloudy and 77 degrees at Anson B. Nixon park.  The race lead by race director Claire Finfrock and...

Murder Mystery takes over Kennett Square

Live performance art brings out a large crowd By Eddy K. Foster, Staff Writer, KennettTimes Inspector Doolittle (Joe Finn) accusing Russella Fungi (Beth Holladay) during the Murder Mystery put on by the Kennett Amateur Theatrical Society during August's ArtWalk. KENNETT SQUARE — A dead body was found on the Genesis walkway at 6:45 Saturday evening and everyone had a chance to find out who...

Complete results for Kennett Kids Cross Country Run

Here are the complete results for the The Kennett Area Park and Recreation Kids Cross Country Race, a 1.5-mile run held last week at Anson B. Nixon Park:

ADA: a major issue for public-use buildings

While your single-family home doesn’t have to handicap accessible, your business might need to be By John D’Annunzio, columnist, KennettTimes.com The Americans with Disabilities Act came about due to the increasing need for people with disabilities to have access to facilities that are used by the general public. Since the inception of the ADA guidelines for buildings have changed to...

Keeping it fresh: 30 days, 30 different looks

By mixing and matching your wardrobe items, you can extends your fashion palate& budget By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com “I have an irrational fear of wasting a good outfit on an insignificant day.” Don’t know who said this….but, it makes me laugh and I concur wholeheartedly! Back in high school a few friends and I kept a “clothes journal.”  We would document...

Summerfest wraps up successful 2011 concert season at Nixon, Aug. 10

Concert at Anson B. Nixon Park benefits free concert series By Eddy K. Foster, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com KENNETT — After an amazing eight weeks of free concerts, the music at Anson B. Nixon Park is coming to an end for the season. However, there is one last show left to be played: Summerfest. SummerFest is a concert and a fundraiser, benefitting and funding the free concerts that are so...

Willow on State Street a haven for contemporary artists, curious patrons

The newly opened Willow on State offers vintage books, vinyl, and contemporary art to those interested in something different. By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Willow on State opened its doors on July 9, 2011. KENNETT SQUARE — “Curious?” reads the writing on the window of Willow on State, enticing inquisitive passersby to investigate the newest, and possibly most...

KAU Senior Softball wins District, Section titles, 3rd in state tourney

The KAU Senior Softball AllStar team went undefeated in 2011 in district and section play. Players (front left to right): Chloe Chapman,Myia Bonifacino, Andrea Giordano, Bailey Reigel, Mikala Slicer, Katie Otto, Katie DeStefano, Colleen Beckman, Maddie McCunney, Tori Hojnacki, Carly Nance, Sophia Giordano, Casie Florschutz, Erin Lucas, (not pictured: Austin Langerhans) Back row (left to right):...

It’s that time again: back to school and back to sports

Mouthguards can take a bite out of sports injuries, but it’s important to make the right choice By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, KennettTimes.com Today I am wearing both of my favorite hats, the dentist hat and the mom hat. As a dentist with more than 20 years of experience, I know how incredibly important it is to wear a well fitting mouthguard during activities that can pose...

Lights out for now on KHS stadium illumination

Kennett High School seeks to add lighting to its stadium but neighbors appeal the Borough’s decision to allow the installation. By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com There won't be night football at Kennett High School this year after all. After students and volunteers raised more than $75,000 to add lights to the school's football field, neighbors appealed a decision...