Kennett boxer fights at MSG tonight
A win could mean a shot at the cruiserweight title
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett’s Anthony Caputo Smith (second from left) fights Ola “Kryptonite” Afolabi in a 10-round cruiserweight bout tonight at Madison Square Garden in New York.
There are many great venues for boxing matches but none as great as Madison Square Garden.
The Garden, which is located a few blocks away...
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...
County approves $2.9M in revitalization grants
Kennett Sq., Coatesville, So. Coatesville among grantees
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners approved $2.9 million in Community Revitalization Program (CRP) grants, Tuesday.
“Over the years, CRP grants have helped to improve communities across Chester County, focusing on urban areas,” said Commissioners’ Chair Ryan Costello. “In addition to improving the public health and safety...
Kennett supervisors host roundtable to discuss Anson B. Nixon Park
Approvals given for easement payments, parking ordinance advertising, and bikeway payments
Representatives of the Kennett Area Park Authority, Kennett Square Borough Council, and the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors and manager met on Monday evening to discuss the past, present, and future of Anson B. Nixon Park.
By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times
KENNETT — The highlight of Monday night’s...
Kennett artist’s work to highlighted at World Meeting of Families
Neilson Carlin at work in his Kennett Square studio.
KENNETT SQUARE — Kennett Square artist Neilson Carlin has been commissioned to create the focal artwork for the Eighth World Meeting of Families to be held in Philadelphia, Sept. 22 to 27, 2015.
Carlin was contacted by Bishop John McIntyre and commissioned by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to create a painting of the Holy Family for the 2015...
Letter: Library board has failed on relocation
To The Editor:
Two decades ago, the Bayard Taylor Memorial Library Board announced the need for a new library facility. This facility still does not exist and apparently will not be available for at least another decade. The Boards over the years have made decisions and proposals that the community simply does not support.
The community rejected the Board’s current suggestion to use the Waywood site...
Born Sisters CD release party a hometown affair
Country roots for so. Chester County siblings at Flash, May 31
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
Born Sisters, the Chester County duo of Kristen and Kara Zack, will celebrate the release of their new CD with a special show at The Flash, May 31.
When the Born Sisters headline a “CD Release Show” at The Flash in Kennett Square on May 31, it will be a hometown event for the sweet-singing...
Kennett Senior Center Yard Sale, June 7
KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Area Senior Center sponsors its “Annual Indoor Yard Sale” on Saturday, June 7 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Yard Sale is getting better and better! Come pick up decorations for the home, kitchen supplies, appliances, puzzles, toys, clothing and much, much more! Hamburgers, hot dogs, chili dogs, chips and drinks will be available for purchase.
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Happy to shoulder blame for ‘Jack’s Fault’
Kennett teacher one of many local ties to Unionville grad’s band
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The members of Jack’s Fault, a local rock and blues cover band, include Sean Patton (from left), Jo Huxster, Ken Genovesi, and Robert Huxster.
A Kennett Square resident who visited the borough’s La Verona restaurant last month did so at the urging of friends who recommended...
Thousands turn out for Kennett Run
Annual run raises money for area charities
By Hannah Christopher, Road running columnist, The Time
Runners take off from the start of The Kennett Run, Saturday. The annual road racing in Kennett Square race event helps raise funds for a number of local charities.
KENNETT SQUARE — On Saturday, the borough was taken over by a lively and sporty event involving thousands of people in our area.
Route...
