Unionville-Lenape Rd. closing April 16
Phase two of Pocopson roundabout project expected to continue through fall
The intersection of Route 52, Wawaset Road, and Unionville-Lenape Road prior to construction. PennDOT expects to close the entire intersection at some point this summer, as it installs a roundabout.
POCOPSON — The second phase of construction of the planned roundabout will kick off on April 16, with the closing of Unionville-Lenape...
Grape to glass: relax, it’s just wine tasting
You don’t have to be an expert to enjoy a wine tasting
By Doug Zimmerman, Columnist, The Times
Tasting wine has the unfair reputation of being an intimidating, high maintenance endeavor for the inexperienced. Believe me, this does not have to be the case. Wine bars and wineries are growing in popularity, and the culture is becoming more mainstream than in the past. Don’t sweat it.
It’s...
Service dogs bring freedom to the physically challenged
A companion that can alert a diabetic to low or high blood sugar
By Rick Marts, Staff Writer, Kennett Times
Service dogs change the lives of people. Canine Partners for Life professional trainers and volunteer handlers on a ‘socialization’ trip to Longwood Gardens.
Most of us have had a dog in our lives at some point. But how many have known a dog that could sense when its owner was about...
Cavalcade of Bands, April 4 at UHS
Members of the Unionville High School Jazz Band.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Eight outstanding high school jazz bands will gather this Friday night, April 4, to perform a variety of styles from soul to swing to samba at Unionville High School’s spacious 1200-seat auditorium, which is expected to be filled with the sounds of booming brass, toe-tapping percussion and sultry solos, as bands battle to win...
Art Watch: Diane Micklin
Passion for color and texture leads to abstraction plus what’s going on this week in art
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Abstract painter Diane Micklin will be exhibiting this Thursday April 3 at Galer Estate Winery in Kennett Square for a Pop up show from 4 to 8 p.m. Diane combines her love of Chester County landscape with a passion for color and texture. Her acrylic painted images range...
Winners shine in Moonlight Madness tournament
The winners of the Moonlight Madness Tournament at Unionville High School, Saturday night.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Hoop dreams came true for a handful of local basketball players, as the first annual Moonlight Madness 3-on-3 basketball tournament brought thrills and chills, Saturday night.
Youth and adult teams battled for the title in their respective age groups, along with three-point shooting contests...
Municipalities seek fair funding for emergency services
Kennett Regional Planning Commission at center of talks to balance payments
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
POCOPSON — Talks continue amongst local municipalities to come up with a best practice for the funding of local emergency services, but Pocopson officials want to make sure that residents in county facilities are not factored in the final formula.
At the recent Township Supervisors...
A few birthday wishes and a time to take stock
Maybe another year wiser, but no shortage of milestones
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Tomorrow I will be one year older and wiser. Well, hopefully.
I stumbled across this blog post from “A Pretty Penny” (http://bit.ly/OLTMTd) about “taking stock” of things. I thought it was a clever and appropriate way to take a step back and really check in on life. Remember filling out...
Dinniman says he will back Wolf
St. Sen. says Chester County needs a friend in Gov.’s office
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
State Sen. Andy Dinniman announced Saturday that he will support Tom Wolf in the Democratic primary for governor.
EAST BRADFORD — While there are four Democratic candidates for governor, Chester County’s top elected Democrat made his choice plain Saturday, with state Sen. Andy Dinniman announcing...
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