Mushroom Festival awards $55,000 in grants

Recipients of grants from the Mushroom Festival gathered Friday to accept some $55,000 for local programs and charities. KENNETT SQUARE — At the Mushroom Festival Spring Event last Friday, 33 local nonprofit organizations received grants totaling $55,000. Grants are awarded from proceeds of the previous year’s Mushroom Festival including the $2 wristband admission fee. From 2011 proceeds it...

‘Field trip down memory lane’ – Longwood Gardens

Getting to know a Chester County landmark again By Dave Conard Sports Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Longwood Gardens photo by Dave Conard KENNETT SQUARE—A funny thing happened the other day when my daughter came home from school almost bursting with excitement  because she had been told by her teacher that her class was going to get to go on a field trip. “Field trip” a word that you don’t hear...

Kennett parks authority to hold planning session, March 14

Anson B. Nixon Park. KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Area Park Authority (KAPA) announces the commencement of a Master Plan project for the Anson B. Park that will provide the vision and strategic direction for Park features and facilities. On March 14, at 6:00 p.m., at the Genesis HealthCare building (101 E. State Street, Kennett Square, PA – enter at side near parking garage walkway) the public...

Sign of Spring: Kennett Square’s Art Stroll is back

Shops, galleries to stay open late March 2; art, food, music just part of the fun By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com The display window of Lesher Paintings on State Street. Lesher's will be one of the merchant's participating in the Art Stroll. KENNETT SQUARE — It’s that time again; for Historic Kennett Square’s First Friday Art Stroll that is. Residents...

Willow on State to hold award winning artists exhibition

Kennett Square’s newest art scene is showcasing three edgy and exciting artists on Feb. 3 By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com The boldly colored figures of Admin Torres are just on of a number of local artists that will be featured at Willow on State during this Friday's Kennett Art Stroll. KENNETT SQUARE — If you like artists talented enough to win fine-arts competitions...

Top of the Tribe-Scott Seidenberger

Getting to know Class of 2012 president in our new feature   By Dave Conard,  Sports Editor UnionvilleTimes.com EAST MARLBOROUGH — In our new Unionville Times feature, ”Top of the Tribe”, we will be highlighting a worthy student for his/ her accomplishments in the classroom as well as their exploits on an athletic, academic, dramatic or musical stage. Our new bi-weekly feature will help...

Snap Fitness celebrates first anniversary in Kennett Sq.

Snap Fitness offers 24/7 fitness options, all in a convenient location. The locally-owned Kennett Square outlet is celebrating one year of operation. Owner Margie Worrall and her staff are always available to help. From left to right: Andy Raybould Matty Worrall Margie Worrall Kim Guy Greg Wolf Tammy Stiles Lisa Stefanide Trevor Blyden. Not pictured: Jenn Travaglini, Ashley Flood, Justin Worthington,...

Girls Night Out, in Kennett Square!

Fashion event planned for Sept. 29 By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com Did you know that on Thursday, September 29th downtown Kennett Square turns into a mini version of New York’s famed “Fashion Night Out”? It’s true! Ashley Austin Boutique and Chantilly Blue host their annual Fall Fashion Girl’s Night party from 5 to 8 pm.  Everyone is invited….you don’t have to be...

BioDerma celebrating 5th year, Sept. 24

Anniversary specials,silent auctions part of special event  By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com No one wants to end up looking like Joan Rivers…right? Of course not! But, there IS a way to delay the passage of time across your face… Botox and Dysport and Juvederm, OH MY! CUE: Bio Derma Laser and MedSpa Center located at 507 Orchard Avenue (right behind where the old Dairy Queen...

26th Annual Mushroom Fest a hit

Kennett Square’s chief display of civic pride continued in its grand tradition with drawing healthy turnout By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com Crowds thronged the Mushroom Festival, enjoy the tastes and thrills of seeing famous TV chefs. KENNETT SQUARE—The humidity from the last remnants of summer wasn’t enough to stop droves of patrons from crowding onto State Street for...