No fun things to do mid-week? Wrong.
New and old music venues offer summer options even during the week
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Procol Harum (including lead singer Gary Brooker, pictured) headlines at Sun Center’s “Starlight Summer Concert Series” July 17, just one of many great music opportunities available mid-week.
There are a lot of things to like about summer. If you’re a music fan, you’re sure to...
Art Watch: David Katz’s bold and beautiful flying chairs
Plus RockDraw, Fantasy & Abstract, & painting in Longwood
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Oil painter David Katz will be showing his big, bold and beautiful artwork at Galer Estate Winery Pop up show Thursday July 17th. David works on very large handmade canvases and paints whatever interesting series of images pop into his head. He starts with a large gessoed canvas and then positions...
KAPRB plans Kids X-County run, July 17, more events in 2014
Kids 14 and under can run in Thursday’s Kids’ Cross Country Run at Anson B. Nixon Park, the first of many events planned for this summer and fall by the Kennett Area Park and Recreation Board.
KENNETT — The Kennett Area Park and Recreation Board is swinging into a busy summer and fall schedule of events, kicking off this week with 2014 Kids Cross Country Race,
Later this year, KAPRB...
Reid appointed Upland head of school
Thomas J. Reid is the new head of school at Upland Country Day School.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Board of Trustees at Upland Country Day School announced the appointment of Thomas J. Reid as Head of School and the election of three new Trustees. Joining the 17-member board are Peter Thayer, Edwina (Evie) Dutton and Margaret Hamilton Duprey.
Tom Reid has more than 25 years experience as a head...
Keystone FCU recognizes ‘star’ students
WEST CHESTER — Keystone Federal Credit Union announces the winners in the Seventh Annual “Shining Star” Awards. The award was created to recognize students who have shown a noticeable improvement in academic performance, extra-curricular involvement, attendance, and classroom conduct throughout the school year.
“Shining Star” winners each received a $200 share certificate and a trophy...
A ‘small’ problem with new sizing
JCrew’s new 000 size prompts a lot of comments, so?
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
JCrew has a new size: the Triple 000. Thank goodness!!! I mean, how did we get along without it?
Seriously.
WHO CARES?!?
I love the ranting and politically correct banter on all social media outlets. Like somehow having an extra, extra, extra small will drive millions of women into anorexia. Please.
JCrew...
County gives $10K to Schuylkill River Heritage Area
Commissioner Terence Farrell; Kurt Zwikl, Executive Director of the Schuylkill River Heritage Area; Commissioner Kathi Cozzone and Commissioners’ Chair Ryan Costello.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Commissioners presented the Schuylkill River Heritage Area with a check for $10,000 at this week’s Commissioners’ meeting, as well as a citation to the organization for its efforts in achieving...
Police Blotter: drug offenses, disputes
NEW GARDEN —A New Castle man was charged with possession of marijuana, paraphernalia and traffic offenses after township police said they observed him failing to stop at a stop sign at Newark and Starr roads, July 2.
POlice identified the man as Brendan McGhee, 24 of New Castle, Del. After being pulled over, the police officer reported detecting a marijuana odor emanating from inside the vehicle....
Treasures for Teachers helping schools in need
Unionville-Chadds Ford schools donate to help needy Delaware Valley schools
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The giant collection of materials donated by Unionville Elementary School teachers to aid a North Philadelphia elementary school. Hillendale teachers donated earlier this year, while Chadds Ford and Pocopson will be participating later this summer.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — A what would normally...
On Stage: Enter ‘The Machine’ July 12
Chester County musicians come home for performances this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
The Machine, a Pink Floyd tribute band, will be at The World cafe at The Queen, Saturday.
The number of Pink Floyd tribute bands around the world probably is in triple figures by now. Some are good, some are bad and some simply are.
One of the best is The Machine, a New York-based foursome...
