The ‘Art of Writing’ along the Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail
For the entire month of January, eight wineries along The Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail will be celebrating the “Art of Writing” with writer’s workshops, book signings, book clubs, blog how-to’s and book sales. Winter is the perfect time to curl up with a new book, or meet up with local authors to get inspired to write your own masterpiece. From Kennett Square to Chadds...
County Commissioners reorg: no major changes
The Chester County Commissioners opted to make no changes in its current leadership during Monday’s reorganization meeting. From left, Vice Chair Kathi Cozzone, Commissioner Michelle Kichline and Chair Terence Farrell.
WEST CHESTER — The newly reelected Chester County Commissioners opted not to mess with what has been a good working combination, reelecting Republican Commissioner Terence...
URA baseball registration opens Jan. 5
Union Recreation Association Baseball registration opens Jan. 5.
URA Baseball, which is affiliated with Cal Ripken Baseball, is open to boys and girls in Unionville Chadds Ford School District (UCFSD), Kennett Consolidated School District, Avon Grove School District, and parts of West Chester Area School District.
Our youth baseball program includes ages 5-12, and features multiple divisions geared...
For New Year’s, reflect on the past and look forward
Resolutions should be small and attainable
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I love the start of the new year for the opportunity to reflect on the past and the chance to enhance the future with positive, behavioral changes.
However, in order to be successful, I believe it is important to keep resolutions small and attainable. Life is hard enough without feeling like a failure because...
What To Do: Happy New Year!
From Mummers to first day celebrations, ring in 2016
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The annual Mummers Parade is a Philadelphia New year’s Day staple.
The biggest attractions in the upcoming week are New Year’s Day events and New Year’s Day in Philadelphia is all about the Mummers Parade (21-336-3050, www.phillymummers.com) — a festive celebration featuring string bands,...
Art Watch: At new year’s looking back and ahead
While 2015 was exciting, 2016 promises even more on the local art scene
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
If you are hanging around Kennett Square until the Mushroom drops on New Year’s Eve, swing by Mala Galleria’s opening for artist Joe Jacobs from 7-10pm December 31st. You will undoubtedly recognize Joe Jacob’s signature watercolor horse paintings, as well as many other smaller...
On Stage: West Chester’s Jones looking to make break out
Also: Dark Blue’s Delco roots, and much more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
West Chester’s Eliza Hardy Jones sings and plays keyboard for grace Potter, but is now launching a solo career with a new album and local live performances.
Westtown School has a long tradition of producing graduates who excel in their fields — from classical pianist/jazz vocalist Mindy Rhodes...
Kennett Old Timers Hall of Fame banquet, Jan. 16
KENNETT — The 36th annual Kennett Old TimersBaseball Hall of Fame Banquet and induction ceremony will be held on Jan. 16 at the Kennett Fire Company Red Clay Room. The ceremony honors local athletes who haveexcelled in baseball after high school. Longtime Phillies broadcaster and club ambassador Chris Wheeler will be this year’s guest speaker.
There are eight inductees for2016: Bill...
Out with the old, in with the new….state constitution?
Dysfunction, failure points to need to revise 1968 state constitution
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Happy Old Year!
Or, same old, same old.
With precious few days left in 2015, the ongoing battle of the budget for the state of Pennsylvania continues unabated.
There is, to be sure, lots and lots of blame to be shared by all sides, from a state legislature that seems not to know what it wants...
State offers free guided hikes on New Years
To promote a healthy start to the new year, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will sponsor free, guided hikes in 23 state parks on New Year’s Day as part of America’s State Parks First Day Hikes initiative in all 50 states.
“For the fifth consecutive year, First Day Hikes offer a great cure for cabin fever and a chance to burn off those extra holiday calories, and what...
