Nearly 100 run 10th annual KAPRB kids race

States, Gallivan win individual titles By Hannah Christopher, Running Editor, The Times Jane Mazzeo of Kennett and Grace Rowe of Frederick, MD, winners of the 8&under girls division, were just two of the winners from the 10th annual Kennett Area Parks & Recreation Board Kids Run. Jane Mazzeo of Kennett and Grace Rowe of Frederick, MD, winners of the 8&under girls division, were just two...

Chasin for Chalfin features pair of cross country runs

Races part of fundraising events to benefit Jake Chalfin By Blair Sylvester, Correspondent, The Times Saturday marks a series of fundraising road races to benefit West Marlborough jockey Jake Chalfin, who was paralyzed in a 2010 steeplechase accident. Photo courtesy of Tod Marks WEST MARLBOROUGH — Those searching for a scenic run, through some of Chester County’s most beautiful vistas, should sign...

It’s that time of year…

Snacktacular! A local wag seems to have a decidedly summery take on an upcoming paving project in Pocopson. POCOPSON — While it’s likely that it will be oil and chips that end up on Route 52 in the coming days, our Kelli Siehl reports that some local resident put a decidedly summery twist on the warnings about fresh chip and oil. With heat expected to again blast in the mid to upper 90s today...

Flores DeWilde appointed to school board

But Region C voters will make final choice in November election Leticia Flores DeWilde of Pennsbury, seen here during her May interview with the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education, was appointed to the board Monday night to replace Frank Murphy on the board. By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education is no longer one member short: Leticia...

Douglas named interim Head of School at Upland

Nationwide search leads to hiring of veteran educator Archibald Douglas IV EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Upland Country Day School Board of Trustees announced that Archibald Douglas IV (Archie) has been appointed the Interim Head of School for the 2013-14 school year.  The appointment follows a nationwide search launched last February. Douglas comes to Upland from Pacific Collegiate Charter School in Santa...

Learn how to protect your heart, July 23

Jennersville Regional Hospital’s Dinner With The Doctor series features cardiac specialist Dr. Nicholas Skiadas, M.D. WEST GROVE —  Your heart is one of the most important organs you have, and it needs protection.  The good news is you can ward off damage to your heart. Members of the community are invited to learn some practical steps for safeguarding their hearts and reducing their risk...

Pocopson mulls park sports improvements

Local sports organizations offer renovations in exchange for use By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, the Times A torn soccer net at Pocopson Park. Township officials are weighing proposals for repairs and upgrades to the park’s soccer field and baseball field in exchange for use rights by local sports organizations. POCOPSON — The township’s Board of Supervisors considered the issue of proposed...

Chesco Grand Prix gets Kennett Square racing

Garneau-Quebecor team clinches overall victory as large crowd looks on By Steven Silverman, Correspondent, The Times The pro racers line for the start of Saturday’s Chesco Gran Prix in Kennett Square. A large crowd enjoyed cycling, food and fun at the race’s final stage. KENNETT SQUARE — The center of the borough echoed with the cheers from hundreds of enthusiastic spectators Saturday...

The big picture: details matter when it comes to your look

Watch out for the little things that can trip up your look By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Beauty (like the devil) is in the details. What separates the uber stylish from someone with a keen fashion sense often boils down to tiny, specific criteria. For example, the best-dressed would never have chipped fingernail polish! If your manicure is not up to snuff, take it off! It is much better...

Sanderson Museum boosts visitor hours

Now open Thursdays and Fridays, 10-4 through Nov. The Christian C. Sanderson Museum in Chadds Ford is expanding visitor hours. CHADDS FORD — The Christian C. Sanderson Museum is increasing its hours and will be open for visitors on Thursdays and Fridays from 12pm to 4pm, in addition to the same hours on Saturday and Sunday, March through November. “We are pleased to be able to expand our hours...