Kennett artist’s work to highlighted at World Meeting of Families
Neilson Carlin at work in his Kennett Square studio.
KENNETT SQUARE — Kennett Square artist Neilson Carlin has been commissioned to create the focal artwork for the Eighth World Meeting of Families to be held in Philadelphia, Sept. 22 to 27, 2015.
Carlin was contacted by Bishop John McIntyre and commissioned by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to create a painting of the Holy Family for the 2015...
Letter: Let’s change the conversation
To The Editor,
The possible closure of The Barn at Spring Brook Farm has been portrayed in social media and The Kennett Paper as a situation of “The Good Guys vs. the Bad Guys.” This is unfair to the community of Pocopson Township, the Township Supervisors, and is not true. The conversation should instead focus on “Good Neighbors: A Community Effort”.
I am a big fan of The Barn at Spring Brook...
West Nile found in Chester Co. mosquitos
The Chester County Health Department is informing residents that mosquito samples collected in Uwchlan Township on June 24 have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV).
This is the first positive mosquito sample identified in Chester County for the 2014 season. The mosquito traps are placed in various locations in the County as part of routine surveillance by Health Department officials. The Health...
Letter: Thanks to Tri-M for fireworks
To The Editor,
Many thanks to the Tri-M Corp, for sponsoring the beautiful Fireworks display on Saturday night, 6/28/14.
It’s been years since Willowdale has seen such a wonderful display. We live in Willowdale Crossing, and were able to enjoy them. We realized that Tri-M was having an employee and family, function at the Yellow House, and were so happily surprised to watch such a fun event.
Thanks...
Victory brews up ice cream in your local store
Hopped Up Devil, one of three flavors of Victory Ice Cream, now rolling out to select retailers.
DOWNINGTOWN –Victory Brewing Company, the popular Chester County craft brewer has a new take on the pint with the launch of Victory Ice Cream. Pints, which will retail for $6.49, include Hopped Up Devil, Triple Monkey and Storm Drop. They will roll out in the Greater Philadelphia region and be available...
Senate committee backs local graduation requirements
WEST CHESTER – State Sen. Andy Dinniman announced that the Senate Education Committee voted 8-2 Friday to return control of high school graduation requirements to local school districts.
“This is a victory for so many students, parents, teachers and education advocates throughout the Commonwealth and especially here in Chester County, which has become the epicenter of the movement against make-or-break...
Stroud seeks volunteers for focus group
AVONDALE. – Stroud Water Research Center, a Chester County nonprofit focused on freshwater research, environmental education and watershed restoration, is seeking regional volunteers to participate in a focus group study, July 15, as part of its strategic planning process.
Focus group participants will share their thoughts and opinions about effective ways to engage the community for public events,...
Have a fun and fabulous Fourth!
Fashion, food and fireworks make Independence Day one of my favorite holidays
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
How can it be time for the 4th of July? With school ending so late, it seems as if half of the summer is finished before it has begun!
Celebrating Independence Day has always been one of my favorite holidays. Growing up, we attended our town festivities that included a bike decorating...
Bad state budget could wipe out Corbett and local legislators
If House plan is the final budget, GOP could face electoral doom in November
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
It looks like Gov. Tom Corbett could be winning his budget battle, but could be losing the war — and maybe a handful of state legislative seats in Chester County. We may have a better sense how bad the mess will be once a state budget is passed, maybe even by Monday.
The House of Representatives...
What To Do: Longwood Concerts, Philly’s 4th and more!
The holiday weekend starts early — a week early, as family-friendly events abound
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
The West Philadelphia Orchestra brings its unique blend of musical styles to Longwood Gardens tonight, kicking off a series of Summer Soirees — an outdoor performance series.
Some things are sure bets — things that you can rely upon — things that will never let...
