Market at Liberty Place celebrates 1st birthday this weekend

KENNETT SQUARE — The Market at Liberty Place will be celebrating it’s first birthday in grand style, the weekend of July 11, 12, & 13. Festivities kick off on Friday July 11th, with two live musical acts, with a weekend full of fun activities. The Market will have a Frank Sinatra-style performer from 5:00-7:30 followed by Kennett Square’s own “Born Sisters” from 7:30-9:00. Kristen &...

Steady progress continues on Magnolia Place

Townhouses, apartments, Victory Brewing rising in Kennett Square By Kim Chiomento, Correspondent, The Times Townhouse are among the first buildings completed as part of the Magnolia Place development on the site for the NVF facility in Kennett Square near West Cypress Street. The project has a mix of townhomes, apartments and retail spaces. KENNETT SQUARE — Just off of W. Cypress Street and Mill...

Longwood fountains to undergo renovation

Two-year project slated to begin this fall, will preserve historic details By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times An undated photo of the historic fountain at Longwood Gardens, slated for a two-year renovation project. EAST MARLBOROUGH — The iconic fountains at Longwood Gardens are about to get a 21st Century makeover, but fans of the historic landmark shouldn’t worry: most of the upgrades planned over...

More storms, more power outages

PECO continues to struggle with summer storms Some 40,000 Chester County residents were without power this morning after a line of strong thunderstorms ripped through the area last evening. The power outages appear to be centered in the middle of the county, with various reports of power being out in West Brandywine, Valley, Caln and East Fallowfield, among other areas in the county. There are reports...

Where does health come from?

Our life experiences shape how we answer that question By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times If you look back over the course of your life, there are probably a few significant life events that stand out.  Maybe it was an experience you had as a child.  Perhaps a teacher, a coach, or a mentor influenced you in some way.  Whatever the case may be, our experiences have the power to influence our...

On Your Table: The Food of Kennett Square

A Sunday Afternoon Culinary Tour in Kennett Square By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times On a recent Sunday, ten food adventurers and I met in the dappled shade of the locust trees on Kennett Square,  the mushroom capital of America.  We spent three hours meandering the town’s three block long Main Street, chatting with local chefs and tantalizing our taste buds with dishes from some...

Op/Ed.: Keystones should not be a graduation requirement

The one-size-fits-all approach to education is wrong By Stephen Barrar, State Representative, 160th District State Rep. Stephen Barrar This September will mark the first year the Keystone Exams will be used as the deciding factor for whether or not students will graduate from Pennsylvania’s public high schools. This September will also mark the five-year anniversary of House Resolution 456, the bi-partisan...

Mushroom recipes sought for Fest Cook-off

KENNETT SQUARE — Home cooks do you use mushrooms in a creative way? Are you interested in winning $500 and being named 2014’s Mushroom Appetizer Cook-off Champion? Enter the annual Amateur Mushroom Cook-off now! The Mushroom Festival will showcase the six finalists as they prepare their appetizers for judging on Saturday, September 6 with the winner being crowned by a panel of celebrity judges. ...

July Super Six: Sunscreen, gelato and more!

Suggestions for fun in the sun as Summer shines on By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Happy 4th of July weekend! Time for the Sunday Super Six! Here is the list of my newest summer obsessions: 1. COOLA: Being a redhead, I fancy myself an expert when it comes to sunscreen. This brand is organic, smells great and is ultra sheer! I got mine at Houppette in Greenville. 2. Fun summer #DIY: Serving...

Will Corbett stand up to the legislature on pensions?

How the governor plays this issue could decide the Nov. elections By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times A wise attorney once told me, “never ask a question in court if you don’t know what the answer will be.” It appears that Gov. Tom Corbett failed to adhere to that maxim when he hinted he would not sign the new $29.1 billion state budget passed by both houses of the legislature — unless the legislature...