Leonard appointed to Pocopson supervisors
Replaces Matt Read who moved just months after taking office
Barney Leonard was appointed to the Pocopson Board of Supervisors to replace Matt Read, who resigned after getting a job out of state. Leonard will serve through 2015, when his seat will be up for election.
POCOPSON — After serving less than six months, Pocopson Township Supervisor, Matt Read tendered his resignation at the recent Board...
Art Watch: Carol Apicella
Making Something out of Nothing
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Mosaic artist Carol Apicella will be exhibiting her wonderful mosaic mirrors and wall pieces this Thursday May 22nd at Galer Estate Winery from 4-8pm. After a career in banking and years of being a mother and active school volunteer, Carol discovered a passion for creating mosaic works. Carol says that it all began as a way to find...
Thousands turn out for Kennett Run
Annual run raises money for area charities
By Hannah Christopher, Road running columnist, The Time
Runners take off from the start of The Kennett Run, Saturday. The annual road racing in Kennett Square race event helps raise funds for a number of local charities.
KENNETT SQUARE — On Saturday, the borough was taken over by a lively and sporty event involving thousands of people in our area.
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UCF Board meeting moved
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The place and time of Monday night’s Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education meeting has been changed. The meeting will now take place in the administration board room at 8 p.m.
Next month’s meeting, on June 16, originally planned for the high school, will now take place at Pocopson Elementary.
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Tips for buying the perfect swimwear
With summer on the near horizon, don’t stress, be smart
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Memorial Day weekend! Can you believe that we FINALLY made it? After the brutally cold winter and soggy spring, could warm, sunny weather be ahead?!? Let’s celebrate!
Don’t let shopping for a bathing suit dampen your spirits! There will be NO fat talk! This year, we will embrace our...
Walker: a small government is a better one
158th GOP candidate sees low taxes as key to sparking growth
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Cuyler Walker
EAST MARLBOROUGH — When it comes to government, if you ask Republican state house candidate Cuyler Walker, less is more.
“In order to have a strong economy, I think the more limited amount of resources the government takes out of the economy, the better off we are,” said, Walker, running...
What to do: Battle of Brandywine, art, music and more
A wide range of exciting events to overfill your May weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
A busy weekend of activities might just be topped by the reenactment of The Battle of Shady Hollow will be reenacted this weekend in Birmingham Township.
“On Hallowed Ground,” the re-enactment of the 1777 Battle of Sandy Hollow, is scheduled to be held on May 17 and 18 at Sandy Hollow Heritage...
‘No-hit’ wonder Aztec Two Step at The Flash, Fri.
No chart-toppers, but still a long-time fan favorite
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
Aztec Two-Step brings their unique sound to The Flash in Kennett Square, May 16.
There are a number of musical acts — a very large number — that can be classified as “One Hit Wonders.” The roster spans the decades from the 1950s to the 2010s and ranges from Ivory Joe Hunter with his 1956...
Denton Hollow residents mad about detour traffic
With Rt. 52 closed, narrow roadway is used to get to Rt. 926
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Although signs have been posted advising against suing Denton Hollow Road as a detour route for the closed Rt. 52, local residents say they’re still seeing speeding, reckless driving and excessive traffic on their roadway.
POCOPSON — During Monday night’s Board of Supervisors’ meeting,...
Inside the tailgating competition at Willowdale
English Country Afternoon theme offers stunning displays
By Cathy Branciaroli, Special To The Times
First place winners Jennifer and Jonathan Bordelon’s display featured hearty food and a place to lounge at the end of the hunt, during Sunday’s Willowdale Steeplechase tailgating competition.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Tailgating has been a part of the Willowdale Steeplechase tradition since...
