Sink your sweet tooth into this taste-testing fest

United Way of Southern Chester County to raise funds with chocolate competition Chocoholics rejoice: The First Annual Chocolate Lovers Festival will be held Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. A fund-raiser for the United Way of Southern Chester County, the festival will sweeten Kennett Square’s Red Clay Room, where professional and amateur chefs will compete for prizes and bragging rights to be dubbed “the...

Troopers respond to one-vehicle crash in Pennsbury

Investigators, who found no one at scene, said vehicle was stolen in Delaware State police from the Avondale barracks responded to the 700 block of Cossart Road in Pennsbury Township on Jan. 16 at 1:50 a.m. for the report of a one-vehicle crash. Upon arrival, police said the vehicle, which struck a utility pole, was unoccupied. Investigators later learned that the vehicle had been stolen from Wilmington,...

Kennett Square offering alternative to malls

Residents urged to support local economy by purchasing gifts from area merchants Mrs. Robinson’s Tea Room is one of the borough businesses that is decked out for the holidays. During this holiday season, Historic Kennett Square is urging area residents to support local businesses first. Kennett Square’s small, independent retailers offer merchandise you can’t find at national chains, with...

Kennett Square kicks off season with festive flair

Borough has myriad activities planned to encourage dining, shopping Kennett Square’s annual parade lent a festive air to the borough that is expected to continue through the holidays. A house tour. A concert. Carriage rides. An art stroll. Gingerbread house making. Kennett Square is pulling out the stops to lure shoppers to its vibrant downtown for the holidays. Historic Kennett Square jumpstarted...

Longwood Gardens to illuminate season in style

 Trip to see holiday display a staple on area residents’ wish lists A new fountain of lights will greet Longwood visitors in the main Fountain Garden. If  Thanksgiving is fast approaching, then so is “A Longwood Christmas,” a popular holiday tradition for many area families. This year’s winter Longwood Gardens extravaganza – from towering trees adorned with star ornaments to a meticulously...

La Comunidad announces expansion, fundraising plans

Officials from La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) announced Tuesday night an aggressive fundraising plan — seeking some $4 million over the next four years — to fund expansion of health and community services in southern Chester County. “Today we celebrate a number of major accomplishments as we also honor LCH’s 40 years of service to the community,” said Alice Moorhead, Chair of the Board of Directors...

Unlicensed breeder pleads guilty to animal cruelty

Chester County SPCA found 29 abused Samoyeds during August raid By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times The dogs seized from an unlicensed kennel in Landenberg were Samoyeds, a breed like the one pictured here, used originally for pulling sleds and reindeer herding. Mutilated kittens, cats shot by arrows and BBs, dogs burned in bags and cages, and an emaciated pitbull left for dead. These...

Record crowds see the light at Longwood Gardens

An expansive light exhibit by Bruce Munro at Longwood Gardens helped break attendance records this year. Bruce Munro’s dazzling exhibit helped push visitors past million No resting on its laurels for Longwood Gardens: After reaching a milestone of 1 million annual visitors in mid-August, it continued to achieve record attendance. Gardens officials announced today that the fiscal year –...

Enjoy front-row seat at Back Alley Theater

Independent movie series being offered at Kennett Flash Historic Kennett Square and The Flash are continuing to combine efforts to offer area residents an independent film series. On Thursday, “Moonrise Kingdom” will be featured at the Back Alley Theater of the Flash. The doors open at 7 p.m., and the movie starts at 7:30 p.m with a $5 admission. This charming film chronicles two “tween”...

KS Bible Methodist Church announces expansion plan

$3.3 million project would add 8,000 sq. feet to existing facility An architect’s rendering of the renovation plan for the Kennett Square Bible Methodist Church, which Sunday, approved a $3.3 million plan to expand and renovate the church. Fundraising is expected to begin immediately. KENNETT SQUARE – The members of the Kennett Square Bible Methodist Church, Sunday, voted to begin raising...