Kennett Sq. picked for county revitalization grant
Seven county boroughs receive funds, Kennett Sq. to get funds for Streetscape
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners approved $2.6 million in Community Revitalization Program grants, this week.
“These grants will improve communities across Chester County, focusing on urban areas,” said Commissioner Chair Terence Farrell. “Seven boroughs will use the money for the ‘downtown’...
Girls Night Out, in Kennett Square!
Fashion event planned for Sept. 29
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com
Did you know that on Thursday, September 29th downtown Kennett Square turns into a mini version of New York’s famed “Fashion Night Out”?
It’s true!
Ashley Austin Boutique and Chantilly Blue host their annual Fall Fashion Girl’s Night party from 5 to 8 pm. Everyone is invited….you don’t have to be...
Kennett Sq. Police Blotter: Sept. 21
The following is a digest of local police activity as reported by the Kennett Square Police Department.
• Theft — Police received the report of a theft sometime between 7:50 AM and 6:45 PM on Wednesday, 9/14/11, regarding a GPS unit stolen from a vehicle parked in the 400 block Center Street. The investigation continues.
• Theft — Sometime between 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM on Sunday 9/11/11,...
26th Annual Mushroom Fest a hit
Kennett Square’s chief display of civic pride continued in its grand tradition with drawing healthy turnout
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
Crowds thronged the Mushroom Festival, enjoy the tastes and thrills of seeing famous TV chefs.
KENNETT SQUARE—The humidity from the last remnants of summer wasn’t enough to stop droves of patrons from crowding onto State Street for...
Kennett Sq. Police Blotter: 9/8
• Drinking Charges — The Kennett Square Police cited Jose Quitana, 19 of Kennett Square for alleged underage drinking on Friday, August 15, at 10:15 PM in the 200 block West South Street. Quitana was released at his residence.
• Burglary — Kennett Square Police say they arrested Sean Gallagher, 26 from Nottingham for burglary, criminal conspiracy, criminal trespass, criminal mischief and...
Mushroom Festival 5K Race, Sept. 8
KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Area Park and Recreation Board will organize the Mushroom Festival 5K Race or 2Mile Walk on Sunday Sept. 8.
The race will begin at 8:30am in front of Kennett High School at the intersection of Broad Street and East South Street. Children under 12 run or walk for free. All proceeds will go to local charities and non profit organizations. Registrations are accepted...
Mushroom Festival 2011 grows near
The Kennett Square Mushroom Festival will be in full bloom Sept. 9-11 with old favorites and surprising new additions
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
Crowds throng the streets of downtown Kennett Square during the 2010 Mushroom Festival. Photo courtesy Mushroom Festival.
KENNETT SQUARE—The Mushroom Festival is just one of those things that grows on you: it’s...
Police Blotter: Kennett Square 9/1/11
Police reports from the Kennett Square Police Department for the previous week:
• DUI, Various Charges — The Kennett Square Police Department reported arresting Pablo Rodriguez-Florian, 29, of Kennett Square. He was charged with theft of a motor vehicle, receiving stolen property, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, DUI and related charges following a traffic stop on Aug. 20, in the 500 block...
Famous TV chefs to appear at Mushroom Festival
Iron Chef Jose Garces is just one three prominent TV chefs expected to appear during the 2011 Mushroon Festival in Kennett Square.
KENNETT SQUARE — It’s the triple crown of the cooking competition reality TV shows as Iron Chef Jose Garces, Top Chef DC winner Kevin Spraga and Season 2 MasterChef winner Jennifer Behm step behind the Mushroom Festival’s demonstration kitchen.
Proclaiming...
Joy Metcalfe workshop this weekend
Joy Metcalfe
KENNETT SQUARE — Internationally known holistic health counselor, writer and lecturer Joy Metcalfe will be giving a free talk Friday night, along with paid workshops Saturday and Sunday and still has some some limited individual sessions available, Aug. 29-31.
The free talk is Friday evening, 7 to 9 p.m., with workshops Saturday and Sunday, 10am-3pm. The workshops have a fee...
