New 4-Way stops implemented on Hillendale Road
Motorists urged to use caution at intersections
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
An example of the warning signage & lighting placed prior to motorists arriving at the new intersections
KENNETT – Local motorists are urged to use caution and be extra aware when traveling on Hillendale Road as Kennett Township has implemented two new, 4-way stops, at the intersections of Bayard & Hillendale...
What To Do: Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate. Did we mention chocolate?
Also: Plein Air in Chadds Ford, and options to battle cabin fever
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
After just a few year’s the Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival has become a staple for local chocolate lovers. This year’s event takes place Feb. 8 at Kennett High School.
Valentine’s Day is one of the best things about February and chocolate is one of the best things about Valentine’s...
On Stage: In The Mood celebrates greatest generation
Also: Barnum & Bailey Circus gets more Xtreme
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
In The Mood has a pair of performances at The Playhouse on Rodney Square (formerly the DuPont Theatre) on Feb. 5, saluting the music of World War II.
World War II lasted from 1939-1945 so, not surprisingly, many of the people who were adults back then have since passed away. According to statistics released...
On Your Table: The Country Butcher keeps it local
Locally sourced foods and old-fashioned service make for a Kennett standout
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Dan Boxler of the Country Butcher in Kennett shows off his case of dry aged beef. The shop has been a staple in southern Chester County for a generation and features locally grown and raised foods combined with attentive customer service.
KENNETT — Stepping into the Country...
Birmingham supervisors want historic home maintained
2015 road program goes out for bid
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Birmingham Township Supervisors approved construction of a new home on a 10-acre lot, but with the condition that this 1837 structure on the property be preserved and maintained as part of the plan, Monday night.
BIRMINGHAM — Sometimes it’s easier to build a house on historic land than deal with the old house already...
E. Marlborough police chief to retire
Concerns voiced about cell tower’s flashing red lights
By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – The Board of Supervisor’s meeting on Monday night was preempted by the announcement that Gerald Davis, the township’s Chief of Police, was retiring after 40 years of service.
Davis was the first Chief of Police for the township police department. Prior to this appointment,...
Op/Ed: A tale of two high schools
Growing gap between urban, suburban schools is unconscionable
By Sen. Andrew E. Dinniman, State Senator, 19th District
Sen. Andrew E. Dinniman
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”
It’s almost like Charles Dickens was describing public education in Pennsylvania.
Today, the disparity between the academic services, technology and basic resources available to students in inner city...
Pocopson rejects The Preserve dedication, again
Toll Brothers’ development fails to pass inspections
By John Gondol, Correspondent, The Times
POCOPSON — The Pocopson Township Board of Supervisors rejected The Preserve at Chadds Ford offer of dedication for the third time in a unanimous vote Friday evening.
On a modified schedule due to the impending exaggerated snowstorm earlier in the week the Township met Friday evening led by Vice Chairman...
SuperSix: Way more interesting than some game
New looks, tastes for February to keep you in the know
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
This is an EXCITING day! It sure is! It’s time for my February Super Six!
What? You thought I would be talking Super Bowl? If I hear talk of deflated balls for one more second, I’m going to scream. Let’s keep it girlie for today, shall we?
1. Pina Lace Top from Anthropologie: This blouse has been...
What To Do: Celebrating Jamie Wyeth
Also: More art in Malvern, hot cars in Philly and wine and chocolate
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The works of famed local artist Jamie Wyeth are now being featured at The Brandywine River Museum of art. Above: Wyeth’s “A Murder of Crows.”
Chadds Ford is home to the Wyeth family and the Wyeth family is home to a number of highly talented painters. The Wyeth family’s...
