No really, 10 easy hacks for oral health
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
While you’ve probably seen linkbait around the Internet on “10 easy hacks to…” on everything to weight loss to dating, many of which are of dubious quality, there really are a few simple things you can do to improve your dental health (and keep your family happier and maybe save you a few bucks).
So here’s an...
Holdsworth new Kennett Sq. Police Chief
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
William Holdsworth was named Monday night as the new Chief of Police in Kennett Square.
KENNETT SQUARE – Kennett Square Borough Council voted unanimously on Monday night to conditionally offer the chief of police position to current borough Lieutenant William Holdsworth. He will be sworn in on April 3, succeeding Ed Zunino, who retired in 2016.
Mayor Matthew...
Art Watch: From discovery to sublime
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The big art weekend event this week is 68th Annual Chadds Ford Art Show, held at Chadds Ford Elementary School this Friday, March 24 from 7-10pm and Saturday March 25 from 10am-4pm. The Friday opening is for adults only, and is always a very fun party with donated delicious appetizers served by students and staff on cleverly made palette trays.
What is the definition of vanity?
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I was standing in line at CVS the other day and witnessed something interesting. A woman and her pre-teen daughter (probably 12?) were ahead of me to check out. While we waited for the cashier, the young girl picked up a lip-gloss from the aisle display. Her mother’s response? “Put that down! Don’t be so vain. You do not need lip gloss.”
Obviously...
What to Do: Get Happy on Monday
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
If you’re looking for something fun to do on Monday, you have several good options — “Be Happy,” celebrate the first day of Spring or get a free water ice at any of Rita’s Water Ice locations around the area.
It won’t take much of an effort to do all three at the same time.
The International Day of Happiness is March 20 — every year...
Kennett Arts Alliance presents plan to boost local arts
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Abe Hughes presents plans for the proposed Kennett Arts Alliance to the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors.
KENNETT – The Kennett Arts Alliance presented its initial plan to help cultivate the local art scene at Wednesday night’s meeting of the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors.
Presenter Abe Hughes said the newly formed group is working closely...
On Stage: After 50+ years, no stopping The Zombies
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Zombies
If a rock band is still alive more than 50 years after its first show, it almost definitely has shown the ability to come back from the dead.
Zombies — undead beings created through the reanimation of human corpses – obviously know how to come back from the dead.
Kennett school board to look at additional anti-bullying measures
Residents express concern over increase in anti-immigrant, Hispanic bullying incidents
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, Kennett Times
Community member Francisco Cortes addresses the Kennett Consolidated School Board regarding recent issues of bullying in the district, during Monday night’s Board of Education meeting.
KENNETT SQUARE – Race relations and student bullying were at the forefront...
Art Watch: Several points of view
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
“Reconstructed Materials” is an exciting all-steel sculpture show opening at the Oxford Arts Alliance this Friday March 17th, with a reception from 5-8pm.
Curated by nationally renowned steel sculptor Stan Smokler, this show features selected sculptural works from 12 steel artists, including Dave Beck, Rob Sigafoos, Lele Galer, Lisa Fedon,...
Old Man Winter takes a bite out of Chesco
Snow totals lower than forecast in some areas, but ice remains a concern
Old Man Winter is throwing a mix of just about everything at Chester County in a late season storm that has paralyzed local roadways and left virtually all local schools and government offices closed — along with a large number of local businesses.
It appears the snowfall amounts may end up a bit lower than advertised —...
