The dentist’s guide to Easter candy
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
As many of the folks who read my column know, I am not in favor of denying our children the occasional sweet treat. Holidays are special and to steal a chocolate bunny out of the hands of child is just no fun.
However, in light of the supersized world we live in and the prevalence of 4 and 5 pound packages of jelly beans, I felt obligated...
KCSD salutes three long-time, retiring staff members
KHS robotics team to attend World Championships
KCSD Board members listen to Kennett High School Demon Robotics team member Rónán Gorman talk about the team’s upcoming trip to the World Championships event in St. Louis.
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, Kennett Times
KENNETT SQUARE – At Monday night’s meeting of the Kennett Consolidated School District Board, it was announced that...
BVSPCA rescues 56 animals from Puerto Rico
Volunteers unload dogs rescued from Puerto Rican shelters where they were likely to be euthanized.
WEST CHESTER – The Brandywine Valley SPCA received 56 animals from Puerto Rico Monday as part of a national, multi-agency rescue mission. The 31 dogs and 25 cats arrived via Operation Breathing Room, a 200-animal transport to save the lives of animals at risk of euthanasia while helping the sending...
Art Watch: Celebrating American masters
Editor’s Note: Our regular Art Watch columnist, Lele Galer, is getting a well deserved week off. Filling in is Vickie Manning, owner of Somerville Manning Gallery in Greenville, DE.
By Vickie Manning, Special to the Times
Angered Dandelions (Pissed Dandelions) by Jamie Wyeth, as seen at Somerville Manning Gallery.
Somerville Manning Gallery is currently featuring two exhibitions at their...
It’s Spring….finally. Time for a SuperSix!
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Are you ready for a springtime Super Six??? I thought this day would never come after the seemingly endless winter. But, we made it. Hallelujah! I think this month’s picks are pretty special…
Slightly South of Simple – Kristy Woodson Harvey- I literally cannot put into words how excited I am that I can FINALLY read a leisure book. With my graduate...
Time for Costello to show just a hint of courage
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Sometime later this afternoon, U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello (R-6) will hold a town hall meeting.
That’s the good news.
The bad news is that he’s holding it in Historic Courtroom 1, limiting it to 100 people, it was announced Thursday and filled up within minutes — and no one can record the video. Some sort of modern-day Stasi will be at the door, demanding “papers,...
On Stage (Extra): A bit of Nashville comes to Kennett
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Peter Bradley Adams
For years, Nashville has been home for a slew of talented singer-songwriters.
And, for years, many of them have found a performance home at the Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org).
One of them is Peter Bradley Adams. The Nashville-based singer-songwriter will visit the area on...
Kennett High closed after legionella found in boiler
KENNETT SQUARE – Kennett High School was closed Friday after school officials found legionella bacteria in the school’s hot water system during routine testing, according to a letter shared with the school community.
The legionella bacteria was behind the 1976 outbreak of Legionnaire’s Disease during an American Legion convention in Philadelphia. The water-born bacteria can cause...
What To Do: Chester County Antiques Show is back
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
History and antiques go hand-in-hand – especially at one special event in Chester County every spring.
From April 7-9, the 35th Annual Chester County Antiques Show (610-692-4800, http://www.chestercohistorical.org), a major fundraiser for the Chester County Historical Society (CCHS), will be held at the Phelps School (583 Sugartown Road, Malvern).
KHS Robotics team makes winning pitch for Kennett funding
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett High School Demon Robotics team member Molly Hunter and mentor Christina Gorman gave a presentation about the team to request funding from Kennett Township for competition support.
KENNETT TOWNSHIP – Kennett High School’s Demons Robotics team were big winners at Wednesday night’s meeting of the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors, securing...
