Murder Mystery takes over Kennett Square

Live performance art brings out a large crowd By Eddy K. Foster, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes Inspector Doolittle (Joe Finn) accusing Russella Fungi (Beth Holladay) during the Murder Mystery put on by the Kennett Amateur Theatrical Society during August's ArtWalk. KENNETT SQUARE — A dead body was found on the Genesis walkway at 6:45 Saturday evening and everyone had a chance to find out who...

Kennett Underground Railroad Center chugs along

Organization offers Heritage tours, plans to open museum in Pocopson By Eddy K. Foster, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com The Barnard House in Pocopson should become the new home of the Kennett Underground Railroad Museum — if township officials can work out financing to pay for the project, which would also move the township offices to the building. KENNETT — A century and a half ago, the Kennett...

Kennett Family Art Fest, July 30 at Anson Nixon

Family friendly live music, art projects, bike rodeo — and a chance to win an ‘All Around Kennett’ gift basket KENNETT SQUARE — Family Art Fest full of creative fun at Kennett Square’s Anson B. Nixon Park, sponsored in part by The Unionville Times. A variety of participatory art activities are planned for Saturday, July 30, from 10 am to 3 pm at Anson B. Nixon Park’s Family Art...

Coming up at the Kennett YMCA: Kids’ Triathlon, Benefit Bike Ride, Kids Golf Classic

KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett YMCA has a number of fun and exciting events coming in the coming weeks, in addition to the wide range of programs and activities for members. Here’s just a small sample: Kennett Area Good Kids Triathlon – Nurturing Potential:  Sunday, July 24th @ 7am @ the Kennett YMCA Outdoor Pool (636 South Walnut Street).  125 yard swim, 2.2 mile bike, .4 mile run.  Open...

Kennett Senior Center Sunday Dinner, July 24

KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Area Senior Center sponsors an afternoon “Sunday Dinner with Friends” on Sunday, July 24 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Dinner will be from 1:00 – 1:45 and Music and Dancing with Hal DeHaven from 1:45 – 3:00. The cost is $10/person. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age. Please contact the KASC @610-444-4819 a week in advance for reservations. The Kennett Area Senior...

KAU Knights win District 28 title

Kennett, Unionville players spark win over Naamans; team advances to state tourney Winners! The KAU Knights won the District 28 Little League Senior title. KENNETT SQUARE — On a very sunny and hot Saturday afternoon, at the MacQueen tournament held at the NVF field in Kennett the KAU Knights had a 10-0 shut out over Naamans in six innings. James Chapman a rising senior at Unionville High School...

Real ‘Starr’ power for Memorial Day Parade

‘Our Gal’  Sally Starr to Participate in the Kennett Square  for 19th time. By Ginna Goodall, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com TV legend Sally Starr will be a highlight of this year's Memorial Day Parade in Kennett. KENNETT SQUARE — Captain Kangaroo, Bozo the Clown and Howdy Dowdy all were national kiddie show stars of the past.  Then there were the myriad of local broadcasting...

Community center proposed for Anson B. Nixon Park

Old waterworks building in park seen as option for multiple public uses if renovated. By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com The Kennett Township Building KENNETT — Richard Lyon, a representative of the Kennett Area Park Authority, presented details regarding a proposed community center within Anson B. Nixon Park to the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors on Monday. “There’s...

Hood’s branches out to Kennett Sq. Farmer’s Market

Unionville BBQ institution to set up shop on Friday’s in downtown Kennett By Ginna Goodall, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com Along with all sorts of fresh, local foods, Hood's of Unionville will be featuring their delicious BBQ at the Kennett Square Farmers Market on Fridays in downtown Kennett Square. KENNETT SQUARE — The Hoods Barbeque Restaurant in Unionville is a classic Mom and Pop...

Kennett Symphony presents free children’s concert: Peter and the Wolf

KENNETT SQUARE – The Kennett Symphony of Chester County will present Sergei Prokofiev’s beloved Peter and the Wolf as the centerpiece of its annual Free Children’s Concerts on Saturday, March 5, 2011, 2 p.m., at the International Cultural Center on the campus of Lincoln University and on Sunday, March 6, 2011, 2 p.m., at Emilie K. Asplundh Hall, Phillips Memorial Building, on the campus of West...