Bus driver faces criminal charges after leaving child on bus
Iver T. Roselund Jr.
KENNETT SQUARE — The bus driver in the incident that saw a seven-year-old Kennett Consolidated School District student left on a bus for more than 5 1/2 hours March 31, now faces criminal charges.
Krapf bus driver Iver T. Roselund Jr was arrested Thursday and charged with endangering the welfare of a child and recklessly endangering another person after allegedly leaving...
What To Do: Mushroom Drop, Mummers top New Year’s Eve
And for those still looking to get their Christmas on, many local events this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Chester County’s newest — and arguably already best-known — New Years Eve celebration is the Mushroom Drop, as part of Kennett Square’s Midnight in The Square celebration.
While New York may have its crystal ball, Key West, a giant shoe, and Philadelphia...
What To Do: It’s holiday excitement from wall to wall
Ballet, candlelight tours, shows, music — everything to get you in the holiday spirit
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Brandywine Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” will have eight performances now through Dec. 21 at West chester University.
For families as well as fans of the arts, one of the most popular annual holiday activities each year is attending a performance of the classic...
Holiday happenings hit high gear
From horse carriage rides, to shows and more, the holidays take center stage
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett Symphony of Chester County will perform “Pops Goes the Holiday” at 7:30 p.m. at Kennett High School, Dec. 6.
The holiday season has officially arrived in Kennett Square. On December 6, the Kennett Symphony of Chester County will perform “Pops Goes the Holiday” at...
Shop With The Sheriff, Dec. 6
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Sheriff, Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh, will extend her gift giving far beyond close family and friends this holiday season.
She will host the first annual “Shop with the Sheriff” on Dec. 6 to benefit the Chester County Family Academy (CCFA) students and families.
Chester County Sheriff’s cars and SUVs, complete with flashing lights and sirens, will escort...
On Your Table: Capping National Mushroom Month with a flourish
Longhorn Steakhouse celebrates local mushrooms
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Longhorn Steakhouse’s Chef’s Showcase dish, Harvest Mushroom Filet, features local mushrooms from Basciani Foods.
September is National Mushroom Month, and with Kennett Square’s Mushroom Festival behind us, the celebration of mushrooms continues at Longhorn Steakhouse. The chain of casual...
Victory looks start canning operation in 2015
DOWNINGTOWN — In response to consumer demand and much online speculation, Victory Brewing Company® (Victory) is pre-announcing installation plans of a canning line in its new Parkesburg facility slated for 2015. Summer Love Ale is the first beloved Victory brand tentatively scheduled to make its aluminum debut. Victory officials say they believe offering strategic brands in a can format will...
On Your Table: All things fungi at Kennett’s Mushroom Festival
While there’s lot to see and do, it comes down to food — and delicious mushrooms
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Servers having lots of fun at the Ferranto food tent plating up fried mushrooms during this past weekend’s Mushroom Festival.
KENNETT SQUARE — People came hungry to the 28th annual Kennett Square Mushroom Festival last weekend and it was a good thing,...
What To Do: Victory on display at 2 brewfests
Also: Mushroom Festival and Chadds Ford Days on tap
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Chester County’s own Victory Brewing will be among the many brewers showing their wares at the Delaware River Craft Brewfest in Chester and the Historic Odessa Brewfest in Delaware this weekend.
This is the perfect weather for drinking beer — and also the perfect weather to stage a brewfest.
Fortunately...
County approves $2.9M in revitalization grants
Kennett Sq., Coatesville, So. Coatesville among grantees
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners approved $2.9 million in Community Revitalization Program (CRP) grants, Tuesday.
“Over the years, CRP grants have helped to improve communities across Chester County, focusing on urban areas,” said Commissioners’ Chair Ryan Costello. “In addition to improving the public health and...
