La Comunidad Hispana announces new hire
Bilingual, West Grove resident tapped as chief operating officer
Alisa Jones will begin her new job as chief operating officer of La Comunidad Hispana on March 11.
La Comunidad Hispana announced Thursday that it has named Alisa Jones as its chief operating officer.
Jones, who is bilingual, comes to La Comunidad Hispana from the Delaware Division of Public Health, where she worked as bureau chief...
Friends, family continue Good Samaritan’s legacy
Fund-raiser will benefit foundation set up for murder victim
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A benefit will be held to honor the memory of Andre J. Dupuis and continue his legacy of giving.
A year and a half after a consummate Good Samaritan was murdered in Chester County, grief and outrage have not diminished, but mourners have found a way to honor his propensity for good deeds.
On...
Annual ‘Art on the Square’ seeking exhibitors
Interested artists, artisans have until March 25 to submit applications
The second annual “Art on the Square” will be held April 27.
Organizers of the second annual “Art on the Square,” a juried arts and fine crafts festival along the main streets of Kennett Square are seeking a vital component of the event: artists.
The festival will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 27, with April 28 as...
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...
