Punk’d Pineapple to debut in Kennett Square
Soft-serve shop celebrating grand opening at Market at Liberty Place
The latest addition to the Market at Liberty Place, once the home of Alvin’s Department Store in Kennett Square, will celebrate its grand opening this weekend.
The festivities for Punk’d Pineapple, a sweet soft-serve shop, will begin on Friday, Jan. 10, from noon to 9 p.m., and will continue on Saturday, Jan. 11 from noon to...
Kennett’s Mushroom Drop a roaring success
Robust turnout for first-ever New Year’s Eve event
By Steven Silverman, Correspondent, The Times
As midnight looms, a giant lit mushroom descends on downtown Kennett Square, New Year’s Eve. Reception and attendance for the first-year event was strong — with many in crowd hoping for it to become an annual event.
KENNETT SQUARE—It’s not often one gets to see a giant fungus touching...
YMCA wants to help make resolutions stick
Members who hope to pursue healthier lifestyles will get assist
Hundreds of people make annual New Year’s resolutions to get fit, lose weight, or improve their overall health – often losing the resolve rather than the pounds.
This year, the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley, which is dedicated to strengthening communities through healthier living, is offering programs to help people keep those...
Borough gearing up for ‘Midnight in the Square’
Food, music – and giant mushroom drop – part of debut New Year’s Eve event
What started as a what-if concept – lower a giant, lighted mushroom at the stroke of midnight while collecting items for the local food bank – has evolved into a sensation that has garnered lots of media attention and promises an evening of family-friendly entertainment in Kennett Square.
The inaugural Midnight in...
Borough’s New Year’s Eve event mushrooming
Officials report efforts to ensure fun, family-friendly entertainment
The giant borough icon, sponsored by ToJo Mushrooms, is ready to be adorned with lights.
Not surprisingly, Kennett’s Square’s inaugural New Year’s Eve extravaganza, which will include the lowering of a 700-pound, lighted steel shroom from a crane, is continuing to evolve, and borough officials said they are working with organizers...
Area YMCAs offering free holiday tryout
From Dec. 26 to Dec. 31, residents can sample offerings at no charge
The only string attached to this holiday gift is the hope that the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley will be able to attract your patronage, its officials say.
From Dec. 26 to 31, YMCAs in the area will be open to the public for free – just in time to counteract the traditional holiday stress and overeating. Even better: The YMCA offers...
National Guard plans drill on Dec. 10 in Kennett
Drill will simulate emergency at East Penn RR
KENNETT SQUARE — The Pennsylvania National Guard’s 3rd Civil Support Team is scheduled to conduct an exercise at the East Penn Railroad Headquarters at 505 South Broad Street in the borough on Dec. 10.
The annual exercise will test the 22-person team’s ability to respond to a chemical, biological, and/or radiological attack within the continental...
Holiday events abound at The Market at Liberty Place
KENNETT SQUARE — The Market at Liberty Place will be hosting a number of events this holiday season, offering additional shopping and gift options — and fun events for the whole family.
Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through Christmas holidays, The Market will play host to Popup Holiday Shopping. Unique, artisan vendors will be selling their non-food products in keeping with The Market’s...
Bountiful birthday wishes for beloved centenarian
About 100 gather to celebrate Kennett Square man’s 100th
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Mike DiPietro reads the many greetings that he received on his 100th birthday.
On Sunday, people celebrated from as far away as Italy – jubilantly singing birthday wishes on the computer. The more fortunate revelers traveled to Kennett Square from near and distant, including Boston....
Kennett Square declares: Let there be lights!
Annual parade on Friday to culminate with Santa’s arrival
Kennett Square will be aglow with festively lit floats on Friday during the annual Holiday Light Parade.
Historic Kennett Square is inviting area residents to see the light – actually lots of them – on Friday as the Annual Holiday Light Parade kicks off the season at 6:15 p.m.
Last year’s parade represented the debut of the illuminated...
