Kennett Y hold blood registry drive March 12
KENNETT SQUARE — Every three minutes in the United States someone is diagnosed with blood cancer, according to Delete Blood Cancer, DKMS. A bone marrow transplant is the best chance of survival; however 70% of those diagnosed must look outside of their families for a donor.
The Kennett YMCA, in partnership with Delete Blood Cancer – DKMS, is hosting a donor registry drive on March 12, from 9 a.m....
Police: man emptied gun into E. Caln home
No injuries; police say man was trying to intimidate child victim in abuse case
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Douglas Kohen
EAST CALN — A township man is charged with firing a gun six times into a house in an apparent attempt to intimidate a child witness against him in a pending child abuse case, Sunday.
Douglas Kohen, 62, is charged with firing six rounds into a West Goshen home, where a...
Unionville Fair to continue, new president named
Outgoing Unionville Fair president Danielle Chamberlain (left) hands off the gable to new president Deb Deckman. Without a new president, the Fair was unlikely to happen in 2016, officials said.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The 92nd Unionville Community Fair will live on after a successful Save the Fair meeting on February 17. Deb Deckman stepped forward and agreed to serve as the fair board’s next...
Super Six: Hello, Springtime!
Warm weather means new, fun fashion options
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
It’s SPRINGTIME in the Square! Woo hoo! OK, so we had a dusting of snow the other day, but, this week we’ll have temperatures in the 70’s! I literally cannot wait. I am OVER winter coats and scarves and boots and being freezing cold all the damn time. I crave sunshine and outdoor living and it’s right...
Unionville lights it up with Moonlight Madness
EAST MARLBOROUGH — It was a thrilling night of basketball action as the Unionville high School hoopsters held their annual Moonlight Madness Tournament, Feb. 20.
The tournament featured three-on-three tournaments as well as competitions for skills. Competitors came from sixth through 12th grades as well as an adult division.
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What To Do: Spring comes into bloom at Flower Show
Also: Multiple options to enjoy March’s First Friday
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
A harbinger of the coming spring: the Philadelphia Flower Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, which opens Saturday.
Even though spring is almost a month away and snow keeps entering the forecast, you can get into a springtime mood by attending the 2016 PHS (Pennsylvania Horticultural Society)...
On Stage (Extra): All the world’s a stage
Local productions, shows have distinctly international flair this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Austrailia’s Tai Wilkenfeld comes to The Ardmore, Saturday.
If you look at the entertainment calendar for the next week, you’ll detect a very definite international vibe — musical acts from Italy and Australia, a ballet based on a Spanish novel, a musical built around the...
Longwood to feature geophyte bulbs in bloom
Early spring bulbs in full bloom at Longwood Gardens.
EAST MARLBOROUGH – Although winter looks to make a final stand this weekend, already the signs of spring are literally poking through the ground. But at Longwood Garden, fully blooming flowers are already on display.
The early signs of spring are more beautiful than ever at Longwood Gardens with the addition of 500,000 geophyte bulbs now in full...
Commissioners salute Womens’ History Month
Chester County Commissioners Terence Farrell, Kathi Cozzone and Michelle Kichline with representatives from the “Your Vote is Your Voice! Empowered Women Vote” organization, along with Chester County employees, at the presentation of the Women’s History Month proclamation.
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners proclaimed March as Women’s History Month at this week’s Commissioners’...
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