Art and cycling to create hub of activity

First Friday Art Stroll, Chesco Grand Prix bike race set to entertain
A confluence of entertainment will jumpstart the weekend in Kennett Square.
The borough’s First Friday Art Stroll will be complemented by the Chesco Grand Prix bike race. Kennett will host the final criteriums of
Cyclists from the Chesco Grand Prix will race through the center of Kennett Square on Friday evening.
the race,...
Fire forces temporary closure of popular eatery

Michoacana Grill will be back in business soon, owner says
The chairs stacked up in front of Michoacana Grill would normally be occupied with customers; the restaurant had to close for repairs after a fire struck an apartment next doorBy Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A fire apparently caused by an aging refrigerator in a next-door...
Kennett Square police blotter, June 28

KENNETT SQUARE — Borough police report the following incident reports:
Assault — On Wednesday 6/13/12, Kennett Square Police arrested Walter “Scotty” Stevenson, 36, of Kennett Square for Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Terroristic Threats, Harassment and Reckless Endangering another Person for an incident that occurred on Monday 6/11/12 at 9 PM in the 300 block of East Linden Street. ...
National horse show promotes local nonprofits

Chester County Food Bank and Abby Miller Foundation to benefit from Brandywine Valley Summer Series
Two area worthy causes will benefit from the Brandywine Valley Summer Series, which starts today in Devon.
Voted “Horse Show of the Year” by the Pennsylvania Horse Show Association, the event will donate proceeds to the Chester County Food
The Brandywine Valley Summer Series will benefit the...
Hero Plaque program honors fallen officer

Avondale trooper was memorialized with a ceremony and bronze plaque at historic courthouse
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The widow of a state trooper killed in the line of duty in 1985 already had compelling evidence that members of the Avondale barracks had not forgotten her husband.
A bronze plaque commemorates the service of Pennsylvania State Trooper John J. Brown, who...
Police respond to disputes, drunken-driving

One defendant faces charges for allegedly threatening to kill a co-worker
A dispute with a co-worker led to terroristic threat charges against Hassan Elmiamari, 43 of Mechanicsburg, New Garden Township police said. Police said Elmiamari became involved in an argument on June 2 with a co-worker in the 900 block of Penn Green Road. Elmiamari then threatened to kill the co-worker and made a gun-type...
Strong support continues for Pocopson Home

Residents urge commissioners not to sell or lease the county facility
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, KennettTimes.com
Commissioner Ryan Costello chats with members of the audience before the start of last night's meeting. At right is Mark Rupsis, the county's chief operating officer.
The message from the commissioners at last night’s third meeting on the fate of the county-owned...
Hats Off to a great day of polo, friends and fun!

It was a celebration of Hat o strophic proportions at the annual CCH Polo Cup on Sunday
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com
NEW GARDEN—Polo may be the “game of Kings”, but it is the ladies that steal the show every weekend with the stunning outfits and diverse array of head wear that is on display at the Brandywine Polo Club.
What can Brown do for you?

Jake Brown scores nine, leading Livin’ the Vision to their fifth straight “Polo Cup”
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com
Christmas Tree Farms' Kathy Fawser gets a goal in action on Sunday
NEW GARDEN — Polo may never be considered a “main stream” sport or ever get the publicity that thorough bread racing gets.
That being said, on the second weekend in June...
Green business fostering eco-friendly chat

Public is invited to The Gables restaurant this evening
Greenable, the green building and design center in Kennett Square, is eager to nurture conversation among like-minded environmentalists and recyclers – or people interested in learning more about reducing their carbon footprint.
Toward that end, the business is hosting Green Drinks, a gathering from 5 to 8 p.m. the first Wednesday of every...