Local Democrats appear to enjoy surprising enthusiasm gap
Flap over Parrish’s finances may prove double-edge sword for GOP
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
With what seemed like a weekend of bad news, followed by the chaos at the start of the Democratic National Convention, if local Democrats seemed a bit down in the dumps, it wouldn’t be surprising.
Instead though — and I witnessed this first-hand at the Kennett Area Democrats office opening...
On Stage (Extra): Just say ‘Yes’ to classic rockers
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Yes
Area music fans that enjoy pop/rock music with beautiful vocals, tasty arrangements, heartfelt emotion and a bit of classical music in the DNA are in for a treat over the next week.
Yes, the iconic prog/symphonic rock band from England will be performing on July 31 at Sands Bethlehem Event Center (77 Sands Boulevard, Bethlehem, www.sandseventcenter.com/e). ...
What To Do: Nightscape lights up the night at Longwood
From the Goshen Fair to cars, a wide range of summer fun
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
‘Nightscape’ is back for a second year at Longwood Gardens.
“Nightscape: A Light and Sound Experience,” which made its debut last year at Longwood Gardens (1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org/nightscape), was so nice they decided to do it twice.
Most...
KURC lease on Barnard House questioned
Underground Railroad threatens to walk away from lease with Pocopson
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
First floor plans for the Barnard House in Pocopson, which continues to be the subject of controversy.
POCOPSON – The Barnard House continued to be the topic of discussion at Pocopson Township’s board of supervisors’ meeting on Monday night, focusing on the validity of the 2014 five-year...
On Your Table: Eat a peach
Meet the perfect summer fruit
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Whether artfully arranged in a tart as shown here, made into a crumble or served warm in a pie, baked peaches make for summer delicacies. Photo courtesy of Simona Carini
Peaches are summer’s greatest fruit – soft and warm yet almost impossibly sweet in their fuzzy golden glory. Bite into a perfect peach...
County Democrats display passion at local office opening
Crowds pack new Kennett Area Democrats’ campaign facility
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Democrats from around Chester County gathered Sunday to celebrate the opening of the Kennett Area Democrats’ new campaign office on East Linden Street in Kennett Square. From left: State Rep. candidate Susan Rzucidlo, Chester County Democratic Chair Brian McGinnis, Attorney General Candidate...
An overdue, but well-deserved honor
Chester County’s Mike Piazza enters baseball’s Hall of Fame today
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Today, the best baseball player ever to come out of Chester County will finally get his due.
Mike Piazza of Phoenixville will be enshrined in baseball’s Hall of Fame today along with Ken Griffey Jr.
Some of you may want to argue that Kennett Square’s Herb Pennock was a better player...
Violence is never the solution
We need to put aside anger and talk about what’s going on and why
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
We live in angry times, something we should all be worried about.
From the Republican National Convention in Cleveland to the streets of our cities, folks are expressing their anger, often at each other and not in particularly helpful or useful ways.
Like everyone else, I’m horrified by the...
Op/Ed: Don’t despair, volunteer
By Kathleen Meehan Do, Executive Director Kennett After-School Association/After-The-Bell
After The Bell in Kennett Square keeps middle school kids engaged and safe after school. But the program depends on local volunteers to make it a success.
It’s hard to turn the television or computer on these days without hearing more bad news. Reports about shootings, riots, and acts of terrorism can...
Kennett supervisors salute township police
New firetruck highlighted along with multiple projects
By Kelly O’Hara, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett Township’s Board of Supervisors discuss a potential zoning change during Wednesday night’s meeting.
KENNETT — Township officials took time during the Chief of Police report to express their thanks and pledge their support to the Kennett Township Police Department during Wednesday...
