The Kennett Times

22/12/2018

http://kennetttimes.com/?p=30547

As someone who has been around elected officials for much of my adult life — either as a media member or someone actively involved in politics — I’ve seen those reasons really drive both how that person runs for office and, ultimately, how he or she serves in office. After more than five decad...

03/05/2018

http://kennetttimes.com/?p=28405

Gerrymandering—what it is, how it’s done, how it disenfranchises voters, and how to end it—was the subject of two April town halls held jointly by State Representative Eric Roe (R-158) and Fair Districts PA Chair Carol Kuniholm.

27/04/2018

http://kennetttimes.com/?p=28314

U.S. Rep. Patrick Meehan (R-7) announced Friday that he would immediately resign from office and repay costs from a severance agreement to a former staffer of his who claimed that Meehan had attempted to initiate a romantic relationship with her, and then, when rebuffed, mistreated her.

16/04/2018

http://kennetttimes.com/?p=28179

I’ve driven by the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) Boot Road campus dozens of times. Except for attending a Forensics (Speech and Debate) competition there once and knowing my neighbor provided CCIU-contracted early intervention services in area homes, I knew nothing else.

16/02/2018

A lucky Times’ reader will win a free Finish Line Parking Pass to this year’s Brandywine Point to Point races, April 1 — and two tickets to the event’s pre-party, on March 15. To enter, either like or share this post — and you will automatically be entered into a drawing on Feb. 26. Don’t miss out on your chance to attend the 76th running of this event — with proceeds supporting the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance. The Brandywine Red Clay Alliance promotes restoration, conservation, and enjoyment of the natural resources of the Brandywine and Red Clay watersheds.

21/01/2018

http://kennetttimes.com/?p=27230

U.S Rep. Patrick Meehan (R-7) is alleged to have sexually harassed a junior staffer and paid a settlement to her out of tax money, according to a detailed report in The New York Times, published Saturday.

13/11/2017

http://kennetttimes.com/?p=26584

Just days after their biggest win in more than a century, Chester County’s Democrats are now grieving one of the biggest losses — a life ended far too soon.

18/10/2017

http://kennetttimes.com/?p=26223

Jane Donze suggests that she isn’t entirely sure why she seems to invoke deep passion — both positive and negative — in her run for District Justice in 15-3-04, the Unionville and Kennett areas, but since the primary, she’s been both the recipient of enthusiastic support across the political spectru...

11/10/2017

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15/09/2017

http://chescotimes.com/?p=22381

The good news is that East Marlborough Township and the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District have developed a plan to make the Route 82 corridor slower — and more importantly — safer.

15/09/2017

http://chescotimes.com/?p=22377

EAST MARLBOROUGH – The township Board of Supervisors meeting was held on Monday night, Sept. 11. After a moment of silence honoring the victims the infamous terrorist attacks on this day 16 years ago, the board conducted business as usual including the approval of a conditional use order for an Aldi...

15/09/2017

http://chescotimes.com/?p=22371