La Comunidad announces expansion, fundraising plans
Officials from La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) announced Tuesday night an aggressive fundraising plan — seeking some $4 million over the next four years — to fund expansion of health and community services in southern Chester County.
“Today we celebrate a number of major accomplishments as we also honor LCH’s 40 years of service to the community,” said Alice Moorhead, Chair of the Board of...
Underage drinkers keep Kennett Square police busy
Officers issued 12 citations in three separate incidents recently
Kennett Square police reported three incidents in the past couple of weeks in which teens were charges with underage drinking.
On Oct. 28, police issued 10 citations for underage drinking and one for disorderly conduct at 2:32 a.m. in the 500 block of Southview Avenue. According to police, the drinking citations went to Michale...
Unlicensed breeder pleads guilty to animal cruelty
Chester County SPCA found 29 abused Samoyeds during August raid
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The dogs seized from an unlicensed kennel in Landenberg were Samoyeds, a breed like the one pictured here, used originally for pulling sleds and reindeer herding.
Mutilated kittens, cats shot by arrows and BBs, dogs burned in bags and cages, and an emaciated pitbull left for dead....
Community Dental welcomes new doctors
Expansion of care coming, in partnership with La Comunidad
Community Dental of Chester County welcomes three new dentists, Dr. Sofia Barroso, DMD (pictured left with Sterilization Technician Ruth Acosta),Dr. Steven Casella, DDS and Dr. Paula Stone (right) is pictured with Dental Assistant Carol Wroten.
COATESVILLE — Chester County Community Dental Center celebrates its 10th anniversary this...
Police report marinated mushroom mischief
Broken pallet of fungi, smashed windshield, identity theft on list of investigations
Kennett Square police are investigating several instances of criminal mischief, ranging from messing with marinated mushrooms to shattering glass.
Police said the mushroom mischief occurred sometime between Friday, Oct. 12, and Monday, Oct. 15, in the 400 block of West Mulberry Street. Police said a pallet of marinated...
Record crowds see the light at Longwood Gardens
Bruce Munro’s dazzling exhibit helped push visitors past million
An expansive light exhibit by Bruce Munro at Longwood Gardens helped break attendance records this year.
No resting on its laurels for Longwood Gardens: After reaching a milestone of 1 million annual visitors in mid-August, it continued to achieve record attendance.
Gardens officials announced today that the fiscal year – from...
Kennett Square plans frightfully fun festivities
Ninth Annual Halloween Parade scheduled for Sunday
Marchers are invited to participate in Kennett Square’s frightfully fun Halloween Parade on Sunday.
Ghosts, ghouls, goblins and sundry otherworldly creatures are expected to create a spooktacular display during the Ninth Annual Halloween Parade in Kennett Square this weekend.
Sponsored by the Kennett Area Merchants and Restaurant Association...
Police: People and chickens fast and loose
Alcohol abuse and runaway chickens alleged by borough police
Chickens allegedly running loose and people allegedly playing fast and loose with alcohol dominated police activity in Kennett Square recently.
Antonio Lopez-Lopez, 60, of Kennett Square, was cited for violating the borough ordinance prohibiting livestock from running at large on Oct. 6 at 12:53 p.m. in the 100 block of Scarlett Avenue,...
KS Bible Methodist Church announces expansion plan
$3.3 million project would add 8,000 sq. feet to existing facility
An architect’s rendering of the renovation plan for the Kennett Square Bible Methodist Church, which Sunday, approved a $3.3 million plan to expand and renovate the church. Fundraising is expected to begin immediately.
KENNETT SQUARE – The members of the Kennett Square Bible Methodist Church, Sunday, voted to begin raising...
Art, music, history, exercise abound this weekend
Kennett Square visitors will have an opportunity to buzz in on the conversations of these fascinating reenactors participating in “Has Thee Heard” tonight, a program sponsored by the Kennett Historical Commission, Historic Kennett Square & Kennett Underground Railroad Center.
From First Friday to Vive Tu Vida, activity choices aplenty
Kennett-area residents will have a plethora...
