Kennett swears in new police officers

Planning Commission outlines plans; questions raised on ambulance service By Jacqueline Kennedy, Correspondent, The Times Two new part time police officers were sworn in by Kennett Township Wednesday night. Richard Bell and Jonathan Ortiz (second and third from right) are joined by District Justice Daniel Maisano (right) and supervisors (from left) Robert Hammaker, Richard Leff and Scudder Stevens. KENNETT...

What To Do: If it’s Mothers Day, It’s Willowdale

From Steeplechases to local stages, there’s lots to do with Mom this weekend By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The 23rd Annual Willowdale Steeplechase takes place Sunday, complete with the annual tailgating competition, antique cars — and of course, the hats. It’s Mother’s Day on May 10 and you can go the traditional route and take mom out to a nice dinner. But, if you’re...

On Your Table: Celebrate National Gardening Month

Enjoy a family adventures starting vegetables from seeds By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent,The Times Planting seeds for a summer garden is a great family project. Vegetable plants can also be gotten at local garden centers. Starting seeds that will grow to produce this summer’s garden bounty and then nurturing a backyard garden plot can be a fun family project.   It’s the miracle...

On Stage: Shen Yun brings Chinese culture to area

Also. Mother/Daughter duo performs, punk poetry and more By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The Shen Yun Performing Arts opens a three-run at the Merriam Theater, Friday. When people see the annual touring production by Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time, they usually exit the theater with awe-struck looks on their faces. Invariably, they return to see the show the following year...

Take care of yourself, it’s surprisingly sexy

When you feel beautiful, you are By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times We’ve all encountered more than our fair share of unsolicited romantic advice from friends, from family, and (most brazenly) from drunken friends of the family! But with contradicting and archaic advice mixed in with the helpful hints, it’s hard to figure out which tips we should discard and which we should hold onto and...

KHS student videographer wins award for excellence

KHS’ Sarah Terpning impresses at Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS)   ASTON – On Tuesday, April 28, the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) presented 12 awards to local high school students in the region who are pursuing careers in media and journalism.   Kennett High School...

Officials: Cinco De Mayo big success

Three new businesses to open in borough’s commercial district; Library operation praised By Jacqueline Kennedy, Correspondent, The Times KENNETT — On May 5, 1862 The Mexicans defeated the French army at The Battle of Puebla.  On May 3, 2015, Kennett Square hosted its 15th Annual Cinco de Mayo celebration — and both were rousing successes. The festival’s organizer, Arturo Gomez...

Victory is now brewing in Kennett Square

A ‘inside out’ view of why business is booming By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times Victory’s spacious bar with a backdrop featuring local reclaimed mushroom house wood KENNETT SQUARE – Victory Brewing Company’s second brew pub location is now open in Kennett Square and has a great story to tell. The Times ‘dutifully’ attended Monday’s Philadelphia-area media...

No time to horse around: dressing for the Steeplechase

And yes, it is all about the hat — create one that reflects your sense of style By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Today is Point to Point and next Sunday is the Willowdale Steeplechase! Do you have the perfect dress? Appropriate shoes (my suggestion is a wedge as opposed to a heel…you won’t sink into the ground)? More importantly, do you have a hat? There are so few occasions...

What To Do: Celebrate Cinco De Mayo in Kennett

Also: Trout Rodeo, May Day and much, much more! By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Kennett Square hosts the region’s largest — and best — Cinco De Mayo celebration on May 3. Cinco De Mayo is day for partying. It is one of the biggest party days of the year for the people of Mexican descent. But, just as you don’t have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with gusto, you...