What To Do: Chester County Balloon Festival
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Balloons will once again fill the skies of Chester County, during the annual Balloon Festival this weekend.
If seeing hot air balloons — all shapes and sizes of hot air balloons — filling the skies over your head sounds like something you’d enjoy, then you should plan on attending this weekend’s 10th Annual Chester County Balloon Festival...
On Stage: The Mavericks just keep on rockin’
Also: WCU grad makes good with The Stray Birds
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Mavericks bring their genre-crossing sound to the Delaware Valley this weekend.
When an American rock band can survive for more than a quarter of a century, it has proven that it has learned how to build a fan base and learned how to make great music to keep that fan base happy and intact.
The Mavericks,...
On Your Table: It’s Grilling Season
Summer is here, so is delicious flavor
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Grilled fruits combined with vegetables add smokiness and sweetness to summer salsas.
In late June it’s already high summer, so get ready to get cooking with fire – grilling that is. Grilling brings out the best in the usual roster of meats, fish and vegetables. After a stint on the grill they emerge...
Art Watch: ‘Steeling The Show’
June 24 Show benefits Oxford Arts Alliance
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The go-to event for this weekend is the Oxford Arts Alliance’s annual Garden Party fundraiser this Friday June 24th from 5-8pm at Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery, at 700 Folly Hill Road in Kennett Square.
The event is entitled “Steeling the Show” and offers a very impressive lineup of 18 Chester...
First case of Zika reported in Chester County
The Chester County Health Department has been notified of the County’s first confirmed case of Zika Virus by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This case involves a Chester County woman (not pregnant) who had recently traveled to an area affected by mosquitos carrying the Zika Virus.
The patient was not hospitalized and has recovered. Upon confirmation, the Chester County Health...
Kennett Sq. Council adds to Civil Service Board
Newly-formed Advisory Commission for Latino Affairs adds 12
By Kelly O’Hara, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett Square Mayor Matt Fetick swearing in Anthony J. DeFazio as regular member of the Civil Service Commission, Monday night.
KENNETT — A typically light early summer agenda saw the Kennett Square Borough Council approve Anthony J. DeFazio as a new regular member on the Civil Service...
Just another ‘People of Kennett Square’
A delightful Q & A and I plan to return the favor
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I am so honored to be a part of an amazing blog entitled “People of Kennett Square” by the talented photographer, Jie Lan. Her list of featured individuals is impressive and I was humbled to be included alongside those MUCH more talented than I will ever be!
It was a beautiful day when Jie came...
Kennett High School graduates Class of 2016
A fond farewell to a class remembered as ‘family’
Kennett Consolidate School District Board of Education President Kendra LaCosta presents diplomas to graduates of Kennett High School, Friday night.
By Kelly O’Hara, Correspondent, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE — In keeping with the honored tradition, Kennett High School held it’s 125th graduation on the front steps of the school.
Class...
What To Do: Nothing beats a summer fair
Also: Lots to do with Dad this Fathers’ Day
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Summer kicks off in the area June 21, when St. Joseph’s Church in Downingtown holds its annual Community Festival.
Summertime has arrived and warm weather agendas are usually filled with fun events — especially festivals and country fairs.
The attraction of a summer fair is timeless.
The glow...
Kennett swears in new part-time police officer
Southridge residents argue against emergency entrance
By Kelly O’Hara, Correspondent, The Times
New Kennett Township Police Officer Brandi McCoy is sworn in by District Justice Gwenn Knapp, Wednesday night, during the Board of Supervisors meeting.
KENNETT — The township welcomed a new part-time police officer to the force at the Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday.
Officer Brandi McCoy,...
