Kennett’s Cinco De Mayo is area’s best
13th annual festival of food, music and fun looks bigger than ever
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
The food, music and pageantry of Kennett Square’s annual Cinco De Mayo festival will be on full display, Sunday.
If you’re in search of the best Cinco de Mayo celebration in the United States, the most logical place to look would be downtown Los Angeles — especially along Olvera...
Take a musical trip back in time this weekend
The Letterman and Think Pink Floyd headlining local venues Friday
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
Many of the live music shows in the area right now feature pop and rock music that is current while some focus on futuristic sounds. There is also a variety of shows that look back to music from previous generations. This weekend, you have two options locally to attend concerts that are structured...
County shifting into flood-recovery mode
5.5 inches of rain prompts evacuations, more than 60 water rescues
The water is receding, and now the necessary mop-up will begin. And if county officials had their way, no one would be on the roads right now since many sections remain closed and the recovery will take some time.
The storm left these giant sink holes at Colonial Hyundai in Thorndale. Although the waters had largely receded amongst...
For East Linden St., historic new beginnings
Unionville students among volunteers who are helping grassroots group grow
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Fifth-grade Study Buddies participants Johnnette Boddy (from left), Jalayshia Allen and Aalana Vasquez gleefully surround their helper, Unionville High senior Clark Bingol.
On a typical school day, a passel of beaming elementary students file into the basement of the Bethel...
County residents: Rain, rain, please go away
NWS says flooding will worsen before it improves; officials advise staying put
Updated at 5:40 p.m. with information from the county Dept. of Emergency Services
If you haven’t finished your ark, best not to venture out.
The latest report from the National Weather Service (NWS) suggests that flooding will worsen before it starts to improve. The Brandywine Creek at Chadds Ford floods at 9 feet and...
Art Watch: Laura Lewis
Time-worn objects shaped into jewelry treasures new plus what’s going on this week in art
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Jewelry artist Laura Lewis will be exhibiting her jewelry and hand blown glass pieces at Galer Estate Winery for this Thursday’s Pop up Art show May 1st from 4-8pm. Every Laura Lewis jewelry piece is a combination of a found object fragment and her own artistry....
Donations needed for Ed. Foundation Yard Sale
Annual event at Unionville Elementary helps fund education programs
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Ready for a little Spring cleaning? De-clutter your home and help a worthy cause: the Unionville-Chadds Ford Education Foundation’s annual Community Yard Sale at Unionville Elementary School by donating items for sale.
The annual Yard Sale benefits the Education Foundation, which in turn uses funds raised to...
‘This case is about greed, greed … more greed’
D.A. says ex-Chadds Ford worker stole $1 million-plus from Berwyn firm
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Joyce Hawkins
A 59-year-old West Chester woman earned $200,000 from her Berwyn employer last year, but that wasn’t enough to fund a lavish lifestyle that included a vacation home in Chestertown, Md., Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced on Tuesday, April 28.
Joyce...
Kennett Golf and Country Club earns conservation award
Red Clay Valley Association’s work affects 50,000 residents
By Rick Marts, Staff Writer, The Times
Joe Viscuso, president of the Board of Governors of Kennett Square Golf and Country Club accepts the Red Clay Valley Association’s award of Outstanding Conservationist at the Association’s annual dinner on April 23, 2014. The club, with financial assistance from PADEP and administrative help...
Fairville Fun Fair celebrating its 26th year
Festivities to include foods, crafts, kids’ entertainment on May 3
Pony rides, moon bounces, food, crafts, games, face-painting, a silent auction, and more will be available Saturday, May 3, at the 26th Annual Fairville Fun Fair.
Held on the grounds of Fairville Friends School in Chadds Ford, the fair will begin at 11 a.m. and run until 3 p.m. with a rain date of Sunday, May 4. General admission...
