Hartman announces new run for the 16th in 2018

Christina Hartman LANCASTER — After surprising much of the local political world with both her ability to raise funds and attract voter support in a heavily Republican Congressional district in 2016, Christina Hartman announced Tuesday she would again seek the Democratic nomination for the seat in 2018. Hartman lost a competitive race against current freshman U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker in the 16th...

Kennett to discuss Regional EMS proposal, Aug. 2

By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times Township Supervisors Richard Leff, Whitney Hoffman, and Scudder Stevens discuss plans for a regional EMS commission. KENNETT – Do you want a say in the future of local fire and emergency medical services? The Board of Supervisors is inviting the public to share their thoughts on the proposed EMS Regional Commission at a meeting on Wednesday, August 2 at...

On Stage (Extra): Andy T Band overcomes to play the blues

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Andy T Band Blues will be in the spotlight when Andy Talamantez and Michael A. Benjamin headline a show at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) on July 9. Blues fans may not recognize this act until they realize the act’s stage name is The Andy T Band featuring Alabama Mike. Andy T, a veteran Nashville...

After deadly crash, emergency adoptions needed for displaced animals

Emergency workers treat animals following a deadly night car accident at BVSPCA’s New Caste shelter. Because of the damage to the building, 98 animals are displaced and a call for adoptions — including at the West Chester location, was issued. NEW CASTLE, DE — A deadly car crash that took the life of a Delaware woman overnight did massive damage to a regional animal shelter, displacing...

A vacation-oriented Super-Six for July

By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Happy JULY everyone! The summer is in full swing and I couldn’t be happier. Sunshine is good for the soul and I am relishing every opportunity to sit by the ocean and soak it all in. Therefore, my selections for this month’s Super Six have a definite vacation vibe to them. Here we go…

On Stage (Extra): Caravan Palace manages to combine EDM with Swing

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Caravan Palace In recent years, there have been blends of things that seem unlikely in concept but work out well in reality. One example is the coming together of Philadelphia food and oriental cuisine – the highly-popular cheesesteak egg roll. In the world of popular music, the combination of modern electronic music and traditional swing music seems like...

Library board rules out shared building with Kennett Sq.

By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times Kennett Square Borough Council President Danilo Maffei reads the council’s response to the Kennett Library’s decision to build a new library on their own, Monday. KENNETT SQUARE –The library is open, but its partnership with Borough officials to build a new multi-purpose community center is closed. Thomas Swett, the chairman of the Kennett...

What To Do: Nothing says summer like a Hootenanny

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Camphill Kimberton’s Hootenanny One of the area’s nicest summertime family events is Camphill Kimberton’s Hootenanny, a popular festival of local music and food. The event will be held on July 8 from 3-9 p.m. at Camphill Village Kimberton Hills (1601 Pughtown Road, Kimberton, 610-935-0300, www.camphillkimberton.org). The roster of musicians for...

On Stage: Music offerings, domestic and international

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times David Cook If you’re looking for some live music this weekend, you can go American or international. On July 6, American Idol winner David Cook will play at the World Café Live while Tengger Cavalry, a metal band fronted by a Mongolian throat singer will headline a show at The Fire.

Art Watch: First Friday and much, much more

By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times First Friday this July 7th kicks off with brand new exhibits from Kennett Square Pennsylvania to Elkton Maryland, as well as artist demonstrations at local galleries. Blockbuster museum shows, including “Andrew Wyeth-In Retrospect” at the Brandywine River Museum of Art and “The Original Mad Man: Illustrations by Mac Conner” at The Delaware...