Brandywine Battlefield Task Force seeks more local engagement

Reorganization meeting reaches out to 15 local towns that saw armies in action in 1777 battle By Mike McGann, Editor, KennettTimes.com "Nation Makers" by Howard Pyle, the legendary local artist, part of the collection at the Brandywine River Museum. This is Pyle's imagined vision of Gen. George Washington leading troops in battle — some say at Brandywine, although in reality,...

Real ‘Starr’ power for Memorial Day Parade

‘Our Gal’  Sally Starr to Participate in the Kennett Square  for 19th time. By Ginna Goodall, Correspondent, KennettTimes.com TV legend Sally Starr will be a highlight of this year's Memorial Day Parade in Kennett. KENNETT SQUARE — Captain Kangaroo, Bozo the Clown and Howdy Dowdy all were national kiddie show stars of the past.  Then there were the myriad of local broadcasting...

United Way able to boost allocations after solid 2010-11 campaign

Thanks to generous donations, UW/Southern Chester County able to put an additional $30,000 into local community groups and projects By Mike McGann, Editor, KennettTimes.com United Way of Southern Chester County Board President Michael R. Horak, UWSCC Executive Director Carrie Freeman and Vice President - Campaign John Adams announce the results of the 2010-11 fundraising campaign, Wednesday. KENNETT...

Turnout light, but passions high for local voters

Voters talk issues, dodge rain drops to make their voices heard on Primary Day By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Campaign signs sit outside the polling place at Mary D. Lang Elementary School, Tuesday. KENNETT SQUARE — Tuesday marked the primaries for many local and municipal elections. Few voters trickled into polling locations from the soggy weather that has descended...

Kennett Run ready to roll, May 14

22nd annual event offers four events, thousands of runners expected, raises money for local organizations By Hannah Christopher, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Runners take off during the 2010 Kids' run event during the Kennett Run. With four events and an expected 3,000 runners, this year's event should be the biggest ever. Photo by Matt Christopher. KENNETT SQUARE —With thousands...

Hood’s branches out to Kennett Sq. Farmer’s Market

Unionville BBQ institution to set up shop on Friday’s in downtown Kennett By Ginna Goodall, Correspondent, KennettTimes.com Along with all sorts of fresh, local foods, Hood's of Unionville will be featuring their delicious BBQ at the Kennett Square Farmers Market on Fridays in downtown Kennett Square. KENNETT SQUARE — The Hoods Barbeque Restaurant in Unionville is a classic Mom...

Kennett Square Farmer’s Market to start a week early

KENNETT SQUARE — Kennett Square’s Farmer’s Market has become the go-to place for area residents looking for fresh, locally grown and produced items — and now the first outdoor market of the year comes a week earlier. Due to popular request, the Farmers’ Market has been held indoors once a month throughout the winter and the weekly outdoor market will now start a week earlier...