State police: Teen who fled was drunk
Failure to heed stop sign allegedly led to attempted traffic stop, flight
On Friday, a Kennett Square driver’s failure to heed a stop sign led to multiple charges, state police from the Avondale barracks said. For starters, Matthew J. Scott, 18, of Kennett Square, also ignored the attempted traffic stop, leading police on a brief pursuit, state police said. Once Scott was apprehended, troopers...
The Flash offers live streetside music on First Friday
Pocopson natives Glenn and Brad McNemar perform an acoustic music set as part of First Friday in Kennett Square.
KENNETT SQUARE — First Friday saw what is becoming the familiar Flash tent at the entrance to Sycamore Alley, the footpath from State Street to the live concert and entertainment venue.
With a warm welcome from Flash neighbor La Verona Italian Restaurant owners, The Flash tent was set...
Upscale brewpub coming to Kennett Square
Victory Brewing Co. said borough facility will also boast on-premise production
Victory Brewing Company’s Kennett Square brewpub will be located in Magnolia Place, a mixed-use development under construction at Mill Road and West Cypress Street. An architect’s rendering shows what the brewpub should look like when it opens in 2014.
Victory Brewing Company’s Kennett Square brewpub will...
Police: Woman cited for duck-biting dog
State police from the Embreeville barracks cited a Kennett Square woman on Thursday for failing to confine her dog. Police said a dog owned by Brooke Holloway, 24, got loose and bit several geese and ducks owned by a West Chester man in the area of the 200 block of Brandywine Drive in Newlin Township at 6:12 p.m.
Police from the Avondale barracks said a trooper stopped a Chadds Ford woman on...
Enjoy musical perks of signing up as volunteer
Brandywine Folk Festival recruiting for next month’s event in Kennett Square
Eager to experience the sights and sounds of a folk festival but short on cash? Organizers of the Second Annual Brandywine Folk Festival have a solution: Volunteer.
The three-day event, presented by the Brandywine Folk Collective, Historic Kennett Square Society, and WXPN, is seeking volunteers for the festival, which will...
Saturday Night Racing: Chesco Grand Prix offers fun for all ages
Garneau Quebecor holds big lead entering final stage
By Steven Silverman, Correspondent, The Times
The earlier stages of the Chesco Gran Prix, as seen above, were run throughout Chester County. The final stage is Saturday in Kennett Square. Image courtesy Chesco Gran Prix.
KENNETT SQUARE — The Chesco Grand Prix makes its annual stop in the borough this Saturday, when the competitive aspect of...
Kennett Brewing Co. to tap into borough market
Two couples with shared passion for well-crafted beer will open business later this year
Historic Kennett Square announced Monday that the Kennett Brewing Company plans to open later this year.
Less than two weeks after Kennett Square’s Borough Council passed a brewery ordinance, the Kennett Square Brewing Company announced its plans to tap into the community’s thirst for craft beer.
Started...
Free children’s summer art program returns
Hour-long classes will be held at the Garage; walk-ins welcome
Teachers will have different art projects prepared each day during the free, seven-week program for children at the Garage.
Starting on Monday for seven weeks, the Chester County Art Association is once again offering free summer art camps at The Garage Youth and Community Center in Kennett Square, courtesy of a local donor and State...
Thompsons named Honorary Mushroom Fest chairs
Long-time Mushroom Festival volunteers Mark and Jo Beth Thompson have been named as the Honorary Chairs for the 2013 Mushroom festival, which takes place Sept. 6-8.
KENNETT SQUARE — This year the Mushroom Festival chose a husband and wife team, Mark and Jo Beth Thompson, as its honorary chairpersons because of their dedication to the Festival and the hours they have dedicated to
making the Mushroom...
Kennett Art Stroll features local artists and merchants
The First Friday Art Stroll invites residents to browse art, listen to music, shop and eat
Kennett Square’s monthly Art Stroll celebrates the local art
Kennett Square’s monthly Art Stroll celebrates the local art scene as it is showcased in the galleries, shops, and restaurants throughout the town. Residents and visitors alike are encouraged to stroll the tree-lined streets and browse the many...
