What To Do: Annie, fairs, ice cream and more
Get the beat this weekend, ranging from drum corps to Marley
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Brandywiners, Ltd. will be performing the classic American musical “Annie” at Longwood Gardens, July 25, 26, 31 and Aug. 1.
There’s no need to wait for “Tomorrow.” You can hear the song “Tomorrow” and watch the show “Annie” right now. All you have to do is head to Longwood...
County Democrats hit Corbett on economic record
Republicans say Democrats not being honest about governor’s record
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Key Chester County Democrats gathered for a press conference on the steps of the old Chester County Courthouse to decry Gov. Tom Corbett’s poor economic record and express support for Democrat Tom Wolf, who is running against Corbett. From left, state Sen. Andy Dinniman, County Commissioner...
For a Kennett mom, medical marijuana issue Is personal
She says she believes her epileptic & autistic son will benefit
By Kim Chiomento, Correspondent, The Times
KENNETT – For Sara Boninfante and her family, supporting the approval of medical marijuana has become a top priority. Her journey to find answers and relief for her severely autistic and epileptic son, Blake, has led her to advocate for and help to educate the public; on this...
On Stage: ‘Always…Patsy Cline’ at Candlelight
Run River North, Dar Williams headlining this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Erica Scanlan Harr stars as Patsy Cline in “Always Patsy Cline” running weekend performances at the Candlelight Theater in Arden, Del., now through Aug. 24.
Fans of Patsy Cline know how great she was. For those of you not in this category, you might want to consider a short drive across the...
Op/Ed: An irresponsible budget
By Kathi Cozzone, Chester County Commissioner
Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone
I worked in the private sector at large and small companies, in various financial management roles, for about two decades before becoming a Chester County Commissioner. During the Corbett administration, I have watched from afar as legislators and the Governor concocted one bad budget after another. Previous...
On Your Table: It’s grilling & chilling time
The Meat Shop, in Chadds Ford, talks great steak options
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
For outdoor grilling nothing beats a charcoal fire
The aroma that most evokes summer for me is a whiff of meat sizzling on a smoking hot charcoal grill. And the good news is that at this time in July we are already in the heart of grilling season, so I am enjoying steaks, burgers, chicken,...
Art Watch: Stephen Brehm
An extraordinary seascape and nature artist..and the local arts scene
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Famous for his beautiful, vibrant seascapes and landscape scenes, painter Stephen Brehm will exhibit this Thursday July 24th 4-8pm at Galer Estate Winery’s Pop up Art Show. He was born in France, and then moved all over the world, and he says that it is through this constant change...
More than 100 kids enjoy KAPRB’s Cross Country Run
By Hannah Christopher, Running Editor, The Times
More than 100 kids participated in the Kennett Area Parks and Recreation Board’s annual Kids Cross Country Run last week. Pictured here is the overall winner Davis Piercy from Kennett Square.
KENNETT — The 11th annual KAPRB Kid’s Cross Country run for 14 and under children was held last Thursday night on a picturesque evening at...
Borough adopts ordinance to manage chickens
Flurry of complaints about neighborhood deterioration, YMCA, and Council unresponsiveness
And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere hulas hoop,
But there is no joy in Kennett – the haughty chicken has been cooped.
(Apologies to Ernest Thayer, author of “Casey at the Bat”)
Rusty Drumheller, the Borough’s Codes Department director, summarizes the proposed ordinance on “keeping fowl”...
Four KAU teams begin quest for state titles
The KAU Kennett Kings won the Section 7 Senior League title and advanced to the State Tournament beginning this week. Pictured left to right are: (standing) Zack Ploener, Seth Singer, Josh Kearney, Coach Mark Ploener, Manager John Harper, Coach Mike Burns, Vincent Leo, Sean Edmonds, Hunter McLimans;(kneeling) Drew Massetti, Ivan Yen, Jon Burns, Tyler Rafetto, Giovanni Hughes, Sam Immediato, Jacob...
