Kennett project recognized for sustainability
This Kennett Township property features a sustainable landscape project newly certified by the Sustainable Sites Initiative.
KENNETT – A township resident, Margot Taylor, is leading a pilot sustainable landscape project newly certified by the Sustainable Sites Initiative™ (SITES™) for its sustainable site design, construction and maintenance.
The project, on a township property, joins 11...
Hundreds hit the frosty Brandywine
Polar Plunge hits new heights for attendance and fun
Swimmers hit the frosty Brandywine Creek as part of the Brandywine Valley Association’s Polar Plunge, Saturday. Hundreds of swimmers hit the water to raise money for the BVA, while a giant crowd looked on.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST BRADFORD – It was a fabulous, sunny day: a great opportunity for a nice dip in the Brandywine...
Kennett edges Unionville in food drive
Breakfast is on Unionville’s Sanville for Kennett’s Tomasetti
Volunteers sort through thousands of food donations for the Kennett Community Food Cupboard, Monday, as part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.
The donors of the Kennett Consolidated School District edged out those of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School district in a friendly competition to see who could collect...
Candlelight vigil planned in Kennett, Friday
KENNETT — Local residents plan to gather Friday evening with a candlelight vigil for the victims of the shooting in Newtown, Conn.
The event starts, in memory of those lost at Sandy Hook Elementary School, will run from 6 – 7 pm. Those participating are asked to meet on the 400 block of Center Street in Kennett Square, on the sidewalks around the Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center. People...
Cosentino joins Chester County Futures
Chester County Futures’ New Director of Student Programs Giselle Cosentino.
EXTON — Giselle Cosentino has been named the new Director of Student Programs for Chester County Futures.
Cosentino brings nearly 20 years of experience both working and volunteering in non-profit organizations across the country and an extensive educational background to Chester County Futures (Futures).
Organization...
Calm prevails in Chesco schools after Conn. shootings
Although many shaken by last week’s events, everything is largely normal at local schools
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Schools across Chester County experienced a largely quiet, event-free day — even as parents, students and staff remain shaken by the horrific events at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Friday.
School officials at local districts took extra care to communicate...
Volunteers sought for free tax-help program
Training offered to assist low-income earners with IRS returns
VITA volunteers assist moderate- to low-income households with free tax assistance.
Each year since 2004, low- and moderate-income households have received help from the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a partnership-driven initiative of Life Transforming Ministries, which is currently seeking volunteers.
To ensure that...
Joy in Unionville, tears in Kennett
Indians hold off Blue Demons, 34-17 win league title, playoff berth
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Unionville quarterback Tom Pancoast looks to evade Kennett’s Matt Petrick, during the Indians’ 34-17 win over the Blue Demons, Saturday.
KENNETT SQUARE — Two sidelines, two stories: the pain of loss on one side, and the joy and celebration on the other.
While Unionville was able to...
Kennett powers past Sun Valley, 35-13
KENNETT SQUARE — So, it turns out this Jordan Lardani guy is for real, and so is Kennett football.
Lardani scored three touchdowns and rushed for more than 200 yards leading the Blue Demons (4-2, 1-1) to win over the Vanguards, (4-2, 2-1), shortening the list of undefeated teams remaining in the ChesMont American Division to one, Unionville. Although both Kennett and Unionville have three challenging...
Kennett drops tough decision to Rustin, 29-26
Late comeback stuns Blue Demons; state playoff hopes fade
WESTTOWN — West Chester Rustin used a furious comeback in the final minutes to hold off Kennett, 29-26, in a ChesMont American Division battle, Friday night.
Although stunned by the late Knights’ offensive explosion — Rustin grabbed a 29-18 lead in the final minutes — the Blue Demons (3-2, 1-1) put together a drive, capped by...
