Sunday Super Six: Food & fashion with a patriotic twist
Happy Fourth of July weekend! This is easily one of my favorite holidays. Fireworks on the beach with family and friends, what could be better? In the spirit of patriotism, I have created a red, white and blue Sunday Super Six that I looooooove! Here are the details:
What to do: Hometown fun, fireworks & festivals
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Philadelphia Museum of Art sets the backdrop for the annual Welcome America fireworks display.
Independence Day has arrived and that means it is time for two of Chester County’s longest-running and most popular Fourth of July events — Downingtown Good Neighbor Day (Kerr Park, Downingtown, 610-285-1119, www.goodneighborday.com) and...
On Stage: Rock, indie-pop & bluegrass hit music scene this week
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Two major factors a band needs to achieve success and longevity are the ability to write good songs and the maintenance of a high level of friendship among band members.
Lloyd Cole
Three bands who will be performing in the area, over the next week, have met this criteria along with solo artist, Lloyd Cole, who went back to old friends and his old way of...
On Your Table: Spark-up a July 4th party with red, white & blue dishes
Think festive and delicious, incorporating red white and blue into your presentation is easy!
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Watermelon is a staple of Fourth of July Celebrations.
On a patriotic holiday like the Fourth of July, families and friends gather to celebrate our national heritage, liberties and the sacrifices made to preserve our way of life, and of course, a big...
Op/Ed: 2015 offer many opportunities for Chester County
By Terence Farrell, Chair, Chester County Board of Commissioners
Terence Farrell
The citizens of Chester County have a myriad of opportunities as we begin 2015 and close out a successful 2014.
As the newly elected chair of the Chester County Commissioners, I’m looking forward to making sure we meet the goals we’ve set in our strategic plan that will enhance our already excellent quality of...
Don’t expect much political change in 2015
Although new approaches seem badly needed, expect the ‘same old, same old’ this year
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
New year, same old politics.
As 2015 dawns, even with new majorities in state and federal legislatures, as well as a brand new governor and a new county commissioner, things are arguably more the same than different.
In terms of the federal government, it’s not just...
Chester County’s Mike Piazza belongs in the Hall
Lunkhead sportswriters may keep him out, but we know the truth
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Chester County’s Mike Piazza belongs in baseball’s Hall of Fame. The game never saw a better hitting catcher.
More than likely, sometime Tuesday morning, we’re going to see that Chester County’s own Mike Piazza, hands down the best hitting catcher in baseball, just missed getting elected...
New Years’ resolutions — for others
A few ‘helpful’ suggestions for a better 2015
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
With another year slipping away – and 2014 seems to have gone by in a blur — it is time to take a bit of time to make those New Year’s resolutions.
Now, obviously, I could make mine, but they’d take up more than just one column to complete and they’d be boring like needing to play golf more often...
Op/Ed: We can end homeless in Chester County
By Michael Hackman, Administrator, Decade To Doorways
Despite Chester County’s wealth about 700 county residents will spend the holidays homeless in the county.
During this holiday season many of us will gather with family and friends in warm, safe surroundings to celebrate time honored traditions and the joy of good fortune. For some Chester County residents however, holiday celebrations...
Op/Ed: Volunteerism is the greatest gift
By Kathleen Meehan Do, Executive Director, After-The-Bell
The holidays are almost here. The shopping days are dwindling down while, for many of us, the stress is ramping up. We want so much to “get in the spirit” of the season. But that spirit can be elusive. We know we’re not going to find it in the shopping malls, and it’s a good bet we won’t find it online either.
The search for...
