California dreamin’: the left coast is awesome
But you need to know a few things before moving there…
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
My family and I just returned from the most amazing vacation to southern California. It was SO good that none of us wanted to come back to Pennsylvania. And, that is saying something when you have two teenagers.
What made it so spectacular? The weather. How could you not love low (to no) humidity,...
Ways Lane is a continuing dilemma for Kennett Twp.
Township Manager calls for a meeting with the property owners ASAP
By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times
Kennett Township Planning Commission member Robert Listerman, who has been active with efforts to spur economic development along the US-1 corridor, suggests that there are options for development on Ways Lane — if the property owners can come to some consensus about what they’d like...
What To Do: Kennett Symphony at Longwood
Also, a ‘peach’ of a festival at Linvilla, Old Fiddlers’ Picnic and more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Kennett Symphony of Chester County will present a show titled “Symphony Under the Stars” at 7 p.m. at Longwood Gardens’ Open Air Theatre on Aug. 9.
When certain things get paired together, the result is unbeatable combination — things like fresh ripe...
On Stage: Jackie Evancho to record TV special at Longwood
Also, the Mavericks are back, Rivers Rockabilly Trio in Exton
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
With a voice beyond her years — she’s 14 — Jackie Evancho will be recording her third TV special for PBS at Longwood Gardens.
Jackie Evancho, one of the brightest young stars in the music industry, is coming to this area for a pair of shows. She will be at the American Music Theatre...
Legislators, county DA laud tough new arson law
Act 16 puts focus on those who would do harm with fire
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
State Sen. John Rafferty (R-44) talks about the state’s new arson law, which strengthens penalties for those injure or kill in the act of committing arson, Wednesday, at an event at Thorndale Fire Company. He was joined on left by state Sen. Dominic Pileggi (R-9, the Majority Leader of the Senate), Chester...
Op/Ed.: Is ‘settled science’ really settled?
By Gerald K. McOscar
Gerald K. McOscar
Contrary to what some scientists and politicians profess, one need not look far to see that science is rarely settled and that much of yesterday’s “science” is today’s old wives’ tale.
In June, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported on the case of Han Tak Lee who nearly 25 years ago was convicted of the July 1989 arson murder of his 20-year-old daughter...
State House recognizes Kennett Sq. for recycling event
Stenning Hill residents want stop sign to protect children on skate boards
By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times
Karen Sherer, Kennett Square Borough secretary, and Borough Council member Dan Maffei display the recognition for the borough receiving an award from the Pennsylvania state House of Representatives for electronics recycling.
The highlight of Monday night’s Borough Council meeting...
Color photo pioneer had roots in Downingtown
William C. South
WEST CHESTER — Who knew that one of the pioneers of color photography lived in Downingtown?
Jim LaDrew, a retired photo finisher and local historian thought William C. South was worthy of remembrance. He collaborated with Pamela Powell, Photo Archivist of Chester County Historical Society, to post South’s story on Wikipedia.
According to Powell, “South was a Renaissance man...
Did PECO failure set back roundabout project at least six weeks?
Power company said it was ahead of schedule, but all work on site stopped June 19
Updated: 4:45 p.m. includes comment from PECO
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The failure of PECO to move these power lines has brought the Pocopson roundabout project to a near standstill since June 19. What had been an expected completion date of about Oct. 1 is not expected to be closer to the end of November.
POCOPSON...
Super Six: a not ready for the end of summer list
Back to school can wait — time for a bit more fun in the sun
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I know that I had mentioned doing a “Back To School” version of the Sunday Super 6, but I’m just not psychologically ready for the transition. I’ll get there, eventually… in the meantime, here is what I am obsessed with this month:
1. My new “Terrain”-inspired...
