Memorial Day parade back and bigger than ever

Historic military vehicles — as seen from the 2012 parade — will again be a big part of the 2013 Kennett Square Memorial Day parade. 2013 rendition to boast more than 1,000 participants KENNETT SQUARE — It just wouldn’t be Memorial Day without the parade! The annual Memorial Day Parade will again take place on May 27, starting at 10, running its usual route through the Borough and up...

Memorial Day parade back and bigger than ever for 2013

Historic military vehicles — as seen from the 2012 parade — will again be a big part of the 2013 Kennett Square Memorial Day parade. KENNETT SQUARE — It just wouldn’t be Memorial Day without the parade! The annual Memorial Day Parade will again take place on May 27, starting at 10, running its usual route through the Borough and up Route 82, ending with ceremonies at Union Hill Cemetery. There...

Montco man, 27, charged with identity theft

Police said he cloned borough resident’s credit card to make fraudulent purchases A three-month investigation led to identity-theft charges against a Montgomery County man, Kennett Square police said Tuesday. Police said a 46-year-old resident of the 200 block of East State Street reported on Jan. 22 at 4 p.m. that his Visa credit/debit card had been cloned and used to make fraudulent purchases. ...

Plants, crafts featured at Art On The Square, April 27

With arts, crafts and plants — such as this example sold last year by North Creek Nursery — there’s something for everyone at Art on The Square, April 27. KENNETT SQUARE — Art works, crafts and plants Art on the Square on Saturday, April 27. This juried outdoor art festival brings art and fine crafts to downtown Kennett Square from 10 – 4 pm.  Artists will line the sidewalks along...

Blanketing the borough with blooms, beauty

Art show, plant sale, fitness activities among Saturday’s offerings The Kennett Beautification Committee will hold its 48th Annual Plant Sale on Saturday. Kennett Square welcomes the return of Art on the Square on Saturday, with a juried outdoor display that brings art, vintage pieces, and fine crafts along the sidewalks of downtown Kennett Square from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also on Saturday,...

La Comunidad Hispana announces new position

Erin S. Dallago will serve as vice president of development Erin S. Dallago will serve as vice president of development for La Comunidad Hispana. La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) in Kennett Square announced Thursday that it has a new vice president of development, Erin S. Dallago. “LCH is a growing and expanding organization, and we’re going to need Erin’s expertise,” said Margarita Queralt Mirkil,...

From heartbreak, crusade to end heroin abuse

Family hopes 23-year-old’s fatal overdose will raise awareness, save lives By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Kacie Erin Rumford died last month of a heroin overdose at her family’s Kennett Square home. They hope to educate the public to spare others from such a tragedy. The 23-year-old Kennett Square woman had an abundance of assets: beauty, intelligence, and compassion....

Growing Tree toy store reinvented in Kennett Sq.

Former consignment shop celebrates evolution to all-new kids products for sale Kathi Lafferty, owner of The Growing Tree in Kennett Square cuts the ribbon celebrating the reinvention of the toy store, Friday. Behind her, left store manager Louise D’Amico, right Cheryl Kuhns, Executive Director of the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce. Immediately behind Lafferty is her husband Tom,...

Seeking to inject good health into community

Free vaccines will be available to needy in Kennett Square The Chester County Health Department will provide free vaccines to uninsured and underinsured Kennett Square residents one day a month through September. Free vaccines will be available in Kennett Square to uninsured or underinsured adults through the Chester County Health Department on select dates. The vaccines for hepatitis A, hepatitis...

Time to sample new borough businesses, art

Restaurants, retailers gear up for Kennett Square’s First Friday Many borough retailers and restaurants will feature special exhibits and live music on the First Friday Art Stroll. Saunter through the streets of Kennett Square on Friday for the Art Stroll from 6 to 9 p.m. Many borough businesses will showcase special exhibits and refreshments. For example, Kennett Design, a new business at...