Hoffman will run for Kennett supervisor
Seeks to create all-Democratic Board of Supervisors
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Whitney Hoffman
KENNETT — Whitney Hoffman is seeking to do something that would have been all but unthinkable a decade ago: win election to the township’s Board of Supervisors and make the board entirely Democratic.
Hoffman announced her intention Tuesday to run for the supervisor seat currently held by...
Op/Ed: Attracting veterans to our state universities
State schools offer many options for those who served
By Rep. Steve Barrar, State Representative, 160th District
State Rep. Steve Barrar (R-160).
I recently met with officials from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) to discuss what we are doing to attract veterans and their families to Pennsylvania colleges and universities. There are so many wonderful opportunities for...
Jonathan Beech Memorial Concert – a beloved March tradition
An afternoon of inspiration, gratitude & hope
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
KENNETT – It was on March 10, 2007 that fifteen year old Jonathan Beech lost a valiant fight against brain cancer. Jonathan was a gifted musician, excelled academically, loved life and was deeply adored by his family and friends.
The annual concert has become a symbol of inspiration and hope.
During...
On Your Table: Warm up the last of winter with these tasty dishes
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Slow cooker white chicken chili.
Ok folks. I’m officially done with winter after this lovely week of ice and snow. With daylight savings time taking effect this past weekend, it just doesn’t seem right to now receive the gift of snow along with ice and “wintry mix” this week.
But there is a bright side. Now, while we are trapped...
KHS’ Oklahoma & first Friday stroll delight crowds
Area residents come out of ‘hibernation’
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Happy Oklahoma performers share a laugh with The Times and a pre-show stretch.
KENNETT SQUARE – Chester County residents have persevered through a long, cold, snow-filled week complete with school closures and navigating icy roads. This weekend, area residents came out and rallied in support of Kennett...
Chadds Ford art show & sale – poised to impress
Celebrating 66 years of art, education & regional flare
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
(L to R) Shawn Dutkiewicz – CFE Principal, Co-Chairs Kara Hyman & Maggie Niemkiewicz (holding McCormack’s Still Life with Peonies) and Featured Artist, Shawn Faust – holding his Fall Trio. Not pictured: Lisa Albany – Co Chair and Ana Delia McCormack –Donating Artist.
PENNSBURY –...
Turnback Sunday: Confessions of a fashion addict
After four years, the fashion essential principles are the same
Editor’s Note: Four years ago, Kelly Hockenberry debuted her column in what was then only The Unionville Times. As we’ve grown, Kelly has become a popular columnist around Chester County. As a salute to her timeless wisdom, we celebrate her fourth anniversary as a columnist by re-running her first-ever column. Congratulations...
Wolf’s budget proposal brings out the silly from both sides
And…York area senator trash talks our senators, again
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
It was a bit frosty in Harrisburg this week — and I don’t just mean the “my gosh will this awful winter ever end” kind of frosty, but a less than warm reception to Gov. Tom Wolf’s first budget proposal and, because it is the time for giving (at least to political columnists), more Republican...
What To Do: Goodbye ‘Barrels,’ hello ‘Trailblazer
Also: sports memorabilia, RVs, and James Buchanan
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
It didn’t take long for the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail’s annual “Barrels on the Brandywine” to become an area favorite.
Unfortunately, nothing lasts forever.
The Brandywine Valley Wine Trail (610-388-6221, www.bvwinetrail.com) announced that this year’s Barrels on the Brandywine, which marks...
Kennett residents debate joining regional police department
Residents unsure whether proposed 7-town force is right for township
By John Gondol, Correspondent, The Times
KENNETT — At Wednesday night’s township Board of Supervisors work session supervisors sought input from residents on a proposal to merge police services for seven area municipalities.
Despite poor weather and a light turnout, township officials used the more informal forum of a...
