What To Do: A fun First Friday
Local communities celebrate arts, downtown areas
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
When the first Friday of the month comes around, it’s a good time to spend an evening in the heart of West Chester — a time when the borough hosts its version of First Friday (downtown West Chester, http://www.downtownwestchester.com). The First Friday event for this month will be held all day on August...
Art Watch (extra): Art abounds for First Friday
First Friday events in Kennett, West Chester highlight schedule
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This Friday from 6-9pm, Mala Galleria at 206 East State Street will hold the opening reception for “New Leaf”, paintings by local artist Joanne Mark. New Leaf debuts her recent exploration of new techniques to increase the textural complexity of her works as she turns over a new artistic...
Art Watch: Murder mystery art stroll is back
Search for clues in Kennett, find fun and art
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The Kennett Square Murder Mystery Art Stroll is back! Friday, August 5th starting at 6:45 pm, visitors will embark on a “Clue” like hunt through stores and galleries to try to solve this year’s Art Stroll Mystery. The Murder Mystery Art Stroll starts at the Genesis Walkway, where visitors are introduced...
Kennett Sq. Council debates clawing back taxes from cities
Busy agenda also features new Civil Service Commission member, talk about communication
By Kelly O’Hara, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett Square Mayor Matt Fetick swears in new alternative member, Stephanie Everett, to the Civil Service Commission, Monday night.
KENNETT — It was a busy agenda at Monday night’s Kennett Square Borough Council meeting, with topics ranging from whether big...
Kennett Sq. says farewell to Zunino
Long-time borough police chief to retire
By Kelly O’Hara, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett Square Police Chief Edward Zunino is retiring — Borough Council voted to accept his letter or retirement, Monday night.
KENNETT — The Kennett Square Borough Council voted to accept the letter of retirement from long-time borough Police Chief Edward Zunino at its meeting on Monday night.
Chief Zunino...
Op/Ed: Don’t despair, volunteer
By Kathleen Meehan Do, Executive Director Kennett After-School Association/After-The-Bell
After The Bell in Kennett Square keeps middle school kids engaged and safe after school. But the program depends on local volunteers to make it a success.
It’s hard to turn the television or computer on these days without hearing more bad news. Reports about shootings, riots, and acts of terrorism can...
National Night Out, Aug. 2 in Kennett Sq.
The Carter Community Development Corporation along with the police forces of The Borough of Kennett Square and Kennett Township will celebrate the 6th National Night Out Celebration on Tuesday August 2nd from 5:00 – 7:00 pm in the 200 & 300 Block of East Linden Street in Kennett Square.
For five years, the Kennett Square Police Department and school age members of the community have gathered...
Kennett Sq. Council adds to Civil Service Board
Newly-formed Advisory Commission for Latino Affairs adds 12
By Kelly O’Hara, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett Square Mayor Matt Fetick swearing in Anthony J. DeFazio as regular member of the Civil Service Commission, Monday night.
KENNETT — A typically light early summer agenda saw the Kennett Square Borough Council approve Anthony J. DeFazio as a new regular member on the Civil Service...
What To Do: June means Strawberry Festival time
No reason to stay home with so many fun events in the area
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
TheBrandywine Health Foundation’s Strawberry Festival is a Chester County tradition.
You know that summer is knocking on the door when the weekend for the annual Brandywine Health Foundation’s Strawberry Festival arrives. This weekend, the 45th Annual Strawberry Festival will take place...
Relay For Life embraces Mardi Gras theme, June 3 & 4
EAST MARLBOROUGH – The Kennett/Unionville Relay for Life is back June 3 and 4 featuring a Mardi Gras theme. Bring your whole family out to join hundreds of your neighbors for a fun filled 14 hours at the Unionville High School Track to raise over $67,000 for the American Cancer Society.
Opening ceremonies start at 6 PM Friday evening and are followed at 7 PM by the recognition ceremony for cancer...
