A checklist to complete before Summer’s end
With the summer more than half over, a few things not to miss
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
On Friday, the kids will have exactly one month left of summer vacation.
I can’t believe it. Where did the time go?
Actually, truth be told, I am waiting for my summer to BEGIN since I have been taking a full course load of grad classes since the end of May. I have a whopping two weeks off before...
What To Do: ‘Fair’ly exciting in Kimberton, Goshen
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Goshen Country Fair is one of the area’s longest-running and most beloved fairs.
This is the time of the year for outdoor festivals. Every summer, this area is a hotbed for festivals — blueberry festivals, peach festivals, county fairs, firemen’s festivals, state fairs and plain old country fairs.
One of the best — and longest-running...
"Try the ‘Y’ Tuesdays" – free YMCA access in August
During the month of August, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, will open its doors to the public – free of charge – at all nine branches for “Try the Y Tuesdays.” On August 4, 11, 18 and 25, members of the community are welcome to visit any one of the branches and have free access to the facilities.
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On Stage: Emily King has music in her blood
Also: new albums, local shows for Kopecky, SLV
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Singer-songwriter Emily King plays Underground Arts in Philadelphia, July 25.
The phrase “in one’s blood” means “ingrained in or fundamental to one’s character.” It could be used in reference to music and Emily King, a talented and versatile singer-songwriter-guitarist who will headline a show on July...
Regional police study to end
After four of seven towns discussing joining up drop out, economics no longer add up
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Long-standing discussions about forming a regional police force appear to be on hold, as all but three of the municipalities studying a merger of police services have dropped out of the process.
While Kennett Square, Kennett Township and New Garden will continue to explore options...
Conestoga, Unionville named among top US high schools
Two Chester County high schools have been ranked among the nation’s top 13 public high schools out of some 21,000 schools in the United States: Conestoga and Unionville by BestColleges.com.
The schools were ranked of the basis of best academics, safety, best teachers and best facilities.
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More than 100 run in 12th annual KAPRB cross country race
With perfect weather, more than 100 area kids competed in the 12th annual Cross Country race put on by the Kennett Area Parks and Recreation Board.
KENNETT — The 12th Annual Free kids cross country race took place on last Thursday night in spectacular weather. The course was lined with parents, volunteers from Kennett High School cross country team and Kennett Area Parks and Recreation Board...
TERF to endow Penn Vet scholarships
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) is pleased to announce that the Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (“TERF”) will donate $100,000 to create an endowment for student scholarships.
The TERF Opportunity Scholarship Fund will provide financial support to Penn Vet students, with a preference for those intending to practice in equine...
County announces new job training, support initiative
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners and the Chester County Workforce Development Board announced Tuesday the start of Platform to Employment (P2E), a program that provides job readiness training, personal support services, finance counseling and paid work experience with the intent to secure jobs for individuals who have experienced long-term unemployment in Chester County.
P2E is a five-week...
Letter: Longwood chief backs dedicated funding efforts