Op-Ed: Addressing region’s transportation needs a necessity
By Ryan Costello, Chester County Commissioner
Chester County Commissioner Ryan Costello.
Chester County has been nationally recognized as one of the best places to live, work, raise a family and enjoy your golden years.
Many factors contribute to the quality of life we all enjoy. These factors include good schools, first rate employers, plenty of high quality jobs, a healthy environment and responsible...
Why did my dentist ask me about my swimming pool?
A dip in the pool can take a bite out of your smile, so watch your chemistry
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, KennettTimes.com
It may seem odd that when a patient sits in my dental chair I might ask about their swimming habits. This summer thousands of folks will be splashing away in their backyard pools. Some of these people may be putting their dental health at risk.
Why? ...
Jessica Lea Mayfield to headline at The Flash, Aug. 25
KENNETT SQUARE — The Los Angeles Times just listed their Top Music Picks of the Year (so far) and at the head of the list was Jessica Lea Mayfield’s LP Tell Me. Rolling Stone and Spin Magazines have featured her as an up-and-coming artist to watch, and she recently made her network television debut on the David Letterman show. Touring all across the United States, it is a coup by the Kennett...
As Bancroft nears completion, Mary D. Lang readies for kindergarten duty
KCSD’s new elementary facility is in the final phases of construction while Mary D. Lang transitions to a kindergarten-only facility
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
Bancroft Elementary construction site. The new school will be able to hold apporximately 700-750 students.
NEW GARDEN — The new elementary facility on Bancroft Road in New Garden Township is set to be completed...
Solar power comes in a lot of flavors
From small to giant installations, there’s a lot of options, but you need to know what works for you
By John D’Annunzio, Columnist, KennettTimes.com
There are different types of solar energy panels, each different in terms of use and practicality. First let me give you an idea of how much they cost. Solar energy costs about $ 10 to $ 12 a watt to install. An average sized system to...
KAU Knights win District 28 title
Kennett, Unionville players spark win over Naamans; team advances to state tourney
Winners! The KAU Knights won the District 28 Little League Senior title.
KENNETT SQUARE — On a very sunny and hot Saturday afternoon, at the MacQueen tournament held at the NVF field in Kennett the KAU Knights had a 10-0 shut out over Naamans in six innings. James Chapman a rising senior at Unionville High School...
Finding fashion fill-ins for any event
Some simple suggestions for being fashionable, matching your style with what you’re doing
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com
I must say, that since anointing myself the title of “fashion expert” and being ever so bold as to accept the challenge of penning a weekly article on the subject, I have received many frantic requests as to “what to wear” for certain events.
This...
State budget restores $400K to Kennett schools funding
Still, tough times loom with district seeing nearly $3 million in revenue losses between lower tax collections and state cuts
Although the Kennett Conolodated School District is getting about $400,000 more than proposed by Gov. Tom Corbett, a net loss of state funding of $1.4 million for the 2011-12 school year could mean challenging times are ahead.
By Mike McGann, Editor, KennettTimes.com
The...
YMCA’s pullout from Gateway Project won’t doom it, officials say
Y needs to expand faster than project’s timeline would allow — but it still supports many of elements of the plan
By Ginna Goodall, Correspondent, KennettTimes.com
Although the Kennett YMCA needs to expand more quickly than the Gateway Project would have allowed, it will remain in support of the project to improve Anson B. Nixon Park and build a new Bayard Taylor Library.
KENNETT SQUARE...
Aunt Kel’s guide to happy life
Celebrating the birth of her new niece, Kelly offers some advice for our younger readers
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com
As I write this article, I am LITERALLY, anxiously awaiting the birth of my niece. She is my second niece by blood and fourth by marriage. (Editor’s note: she was born some three hours after this was written. Mom and baby are doing well, Kelly reports).
I,...
