Resale Book Shoppe hosts ‘teacher appreciation’ book sale Saturday
Sale proceeds benefit Kennett Area Senior Center
(l-r)Volunteers Pat Blades, Carol Antes, and Karen Martin hold out a welcome sign for the August 29 Teacher Appreciation Sale at the Kennett Square Resale Book Shoppe at 113 S. Union Street.
The Kennett Square Resale Book Shoppe – 113 S. Union Street, Kennett Square, is holding a Teacher Appreciation Sale on Saturday, August 29, from...
Birthright citizen challenge is a slippery slope
Can citizenship be taken away by a whim?
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Much in line with the old Chinese curse, we live in interesting times.
Arguably, though, with more than one Republican presidential candidate arguing for repeal (or downright ignoring of) the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, suggesting that the children of illegal immigrants to the United States should be denied...
If loving makeup is wrong, I don’t want to be right
A week at the shore without makeup was nice…but not for everyday
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
My family and I just got back from a week at the beach. It was glorious. The sun was hot, the breeze was cool and the ocean was like bathwater. We spent as much time as possible soaking it all in before school starts.
In order to relax, one of our down the shore rules is to park the...
What To Do: Soar at the New Garden Festival of Flight
Also, Stars, Butterflies and more fill the later summer skies
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Greg Koontz Flying Farmer/Truck Top landing stunt is just one of many featured activities and thrills this weekend at the New Garden Flying Field’s Festival of Flight.
One of Chester County’s oldest and best traditional County events is the annual air show at the New Garden Flying...
KHS’ Brown continues impressive junior golf achievements
Named 2015 GAP Williamson Cup team member, places in top 25% at a national championships
Editor’s note: This article is follow-up to the original Times story featuring Kennett High’s golfer Evan Brown. To read the original article, and learn more about Evan and his accomplishments, please click on the following link http://chescotimes.com/?p=10934
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
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On Stage: Howard Jones looks to go beyond pop
Also; Ex-Byrd still flies; Ruder Than You at The Flash for Strummer Foundation
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
80s Pop icon Howard Jones plays a pair of local dates, Thursday in Wilmington and Monday in Sellersville.
Howard Jones, a New Wave icon who was one of the forefathers of synth-pop, is currently touring in America and treating his stateside fans to three completely different shows.
Jones,...
Art Watch: Art is happening everywhere in Chester County
While some places get a lot of attention, don’t overlook Oxford, Phoenixville and Coatesville
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
What everybody needs to know about the Chester County Art Scene is that the arts are not just centered around Chadds Ford, Kennett Square and West Chester, but also flourishing in less heralded places such as Phoenixville, Oxford and Coatesville.
In Phoenixville,...
On Your Table: Top food trucks at Chaddsford Winery
Some of the region’s top food trucks to compete this weekend
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Sophia Mamalis and son George offer outstanding crabcakes from their food truck Rigatoni’s Mobile Crab Cakes
Last weekend I had the opportunity to visit the Chaddsford Winery’s “Back to Back” competition among 14 different food trucks, which will be held again this coming...
The joy of unrealistic reality shows
My husband and I watch completely different, yet equally frightening shows
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
My husband and I share many common interests, which is the key to any successful relationship, in my opinion. However, when it comes to our preference in TV programs, we do not see eye to eye. As everyone who reads my column on a regular basis knows, I am addicted to reality television....
On Your Table: From the husk to the grill
If you grill it, it will come…
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Add a little spice to your summer meals by grilling your corn instead of steaming it. Using different methods of preparation, you can unlock different flavors and textures in the late summer staple.
All the farm markets are offering fresh corn right now and there are so many ways to prepare it. Of course everyone...
