Jewelry on demand with RocksBox
Try, wear ’em, send ’em back — or buy them — and more show up monthly
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
By now, it is firmly established that I am an accessories hoarder. Everyone has a flaw. This is mine. So, sue me.
Imagine my delight when I found RocksBox! Why I did not come up with this concept first is beyond me. It is the answer to my conflicting neurosis of wanting...
What To Do: New Garden Festival of Flight takes to local skies
Also: butterflies, the circus, BBQ battle and much, much more!
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett Square’s legendary Matt Chapman is just one of the many stars of this weekend’s New Garden Festival of Flight. From class cars and planes to food, music and fun — it’s a weekend long celebration and a can’t miss Chester County tradition.
When it comes to traditional...
Kennett’s finances remain healthy
Report to address whether to consolidate local police departments
By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times
Kennett Township Manager Lisa Moore details the condition of the township’s finances during Wednesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting.
KENNETT — Wednesday night’s meeting of the township’s Board of Supervisors was highlighted by Township Manager Lisa Moore’s presentation...
On Stage: Free member show at Longwood
Also: The 80s make an amazing comeback at The Keswick
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Quebec-based progressive folk group Le Vent du Nord will perform a free show for Longwoof Gardens members, Friday.
By far, one of the most interesting musical events to hit the area this summer will take place on August 21 at Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org).
Jackie Evancho,...
Art Watch: Jeremy McGirl, Katie Naber
Pop-Up Art shows are a popular new part of the Chester County Art scene
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
What exactly is a Pop up Art Show? Pop up Art Shows are temporary art exhibits that are set up and taken down in a short amount of time in an unusual location. Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery in Kennett Square has been holding successful Pop up Art shows every Thursday for over a year,...
Kennett Brewing Company opening this fall
New brew pub to merge craft beer, local flare and whimsy
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE – Tucked away on the lower level of 109 S. South Broad Street, the Kennett Brewing Company (KBC) expects to combine innovative craft beer, local artists and a healthy dose of whimsy to create the Borough’s newest destination, when it opens its doors.
Scheduled to open in September,...
On Your Table: Making summer last
Canning is a great way to keep that fresh taste alive for months
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
If you are like me, right now you are probably staring at a pile of garden vegetables on the kitchen table imploring “please do something with me” and wondering how in the world you are going to consume or preserve all that bounty.
Earlier in the summer, that produce was seductive. ...
It must be the shoes, man
My sons are addicted to sneakers. Who saw that coming?
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I’ve created a monster. Two, actually. My sons are addicted to shoes. Sneakers, to be exact.
I have no one to blame but myself, says my husband. I hate to agree with him…but, I must. My motto of “when in doubt, buy the shoes” has somehow infiltrated the brains of my children.
However (and...
A tough week for Corbett, but an interesting tax idea
While the Fraternal Order of Police endorse Wolf, Corbett goes after Amish Mafia
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Gov. Tom Corbett’s struggling gubernatorial campaign took another hit this week when the state’s Fraternal Order of Police endorsed Democrat Tom Wolf, while the governor made headlines calling for the cancellation of the popular Amish Mafia TV show.
Yup. Really.
First on the FOP...
Suspect sought after bank robbery in Kennett Sq.
Authorities seeking this man, who they say robbed a Kennett Square bank Friday morning.
KENNETT SQUARE — Authorities are seeking a man thought to have robbed a borough bank Friday morning, escaping on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said in a statement Friday that a bank robbery took place at approximately 8:50 A.M at the Santander Bank, on...
