Using ice to crack secrets of climate change
Stroud Water Research Center program to showcase film, filmmaker
Meltwater on the surface of Columbia Glacier in Columbia Bay, Alaska, on June 20, 2008, is used to chronicle climate change in “Chasing Ice.” Photo by James Balog
To capture dramatic images demonstrative of climate change, environmental photographer James Balog headed to the Arctic. In “Chasing Ice,” his team documents...
Kennett Y makes splash with grand reopening
New facilities include warm-water pool with waterfall, arts studio
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A group of children lined up on Friday to assist with the ribbon-cutting as the Kennett Area YMCA celebrated its grand reopening.
For the past four years, the Kennett Area YMCA has bested about 2,700 facilities nationwide in member satisfaction – an impressive accomplishment that...
Art Watch: Peter Willard
Local artists ‘tears’ into his art
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Peter Willard is the subject of this week’s Local Art Watch focus. Peter has been painting most of his life but only recently decided to throw in the towel to his life in the numbers world, and pursue painting as a full time career. Peter has a degree in economics and political science but was given his first...
Football? Give me Fashion Week, please
Are supermodels and football players really that different?
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Fashion Week in NYC is here!!!!
It’s my version of fantasy football. I love to watch (online, #bummer) my favorite designers display their latest creations on the catwalk.
I totally think it is the same thrill that my husband and sons experience week after week on Sundays in the fall.
The similarities...
Unionville ‘airs out’ Souderton, 28-7
Indians surprise with potent passing game in dominating performance
Unionville’s Alex Pechin looks for an open man downfield against Souderton, Saturday. The Indians unveiled an explosive passing game, while coasting to an easy 28-7 win. Jim Gill photo.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — For about 18 seconds, it looked like Unionville might be in trouble again.
That’s how...
2013 Mushroom Festival gets off to rousing start
Crowd-pleasing parade is followed by dancing in street
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Members of the championship KAU baseball team wave to the crowds during Friday night’s 2013 Mushroom Festival Parade.
An hour before Friday night’s start of the 2013 Mushroom Festival Parade, crowds were already jockeying for position. By the time the floats, bands, antique cars, fire...
The Flash relaunches with sold-out show, big fall slate
Refreshed venue opens Act II with music, comedy, better food and more
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Chris Bruni headlines Saturday night’s champagne celebration of the relaunch of the Flash, which kicks off this weekend.
KENNETT SQUARE — It’s back and better than ever.
The Flash reopens tonight with a sold-out performance by the Melton Brothers with special guest, John Lilley from the...
Small business owners: think about your personal bottom line
Don’t forget to keep an eye on your needs, not just the business
By Bronwyn L. Martin, Columnist, The Times
If you’re a small business owner, you probably devote most of your time to making your business successful and functioning well each day. You focus on the obligations you have to customers and employees, and you surely put considerable energy into maintaining a healthy bottom line.
All...
Family-friendly fests vying for attention
Chadds Ford Days, Mushroom Festival to offer myriad activities this weekend
Not surprisingly, the annual Mushroom Festival will feature all things fungi this weekend.
Two family-friendly festivals are vying for area residents’ attention this weekend, and since they both occur over more than one day, you can even do both.
The Mushroom Festival starts on Friday at 6 p.m. in downtown Kennett Square...
Kennett Area YMCA to celebrate expansion
Grand reopening ceremony is scheduled for Friday
Officials at the Kennett Area YMCA are eager to show off their new facility at a grand reopening on Friday.
For thousands of Kennett-area residents, a beloved facility has just gotten better.
The Kennett Area YMCA, which consistently receives high ratings for member satisfaction, will celebrate the completion of a major facility expansion and upgrade...
