What To Do: Ride the rails with the Easter Bunny
Anime in Lancaster, Wine Trail and Wyeth exhibit enjoy final weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Easter Bunny will be riding the rails all over the region this weekend, including with the West Chester Railway.
Easter is just a week away and that means that the Easter Bunny’s appearance schedule is shifting into high gear. He will be at “Easter Egg Hunts” all around the area...
On Stage: ‘Two Funny Philly Guys’ hit Phoenixville
Also: TUSK, Pete RG and more tune up local stages
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Big Daddy Graham and partner in crime Joe Conklin perform as “Two Funny Philly Guys” March 28 at the Colonial Theater in Phoenixville.
The entertainment calendar is loaded with good options to hear live music in the area starting tonight and reaching a crescendo on Saturday evening. The list...
Costello focuses attention on human trafficking
Regional Law Enforcement & Homeland Security meet to combat ‘hidden’ crime
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Local law enforcement attendees receive intensive training on recognizing and responding to human trafficking.
MALVERN – U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello (R-6) brought together key experts from US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), regional law enforcement, and social...
Art Watch: Time for the colors of Spring
Exhibits by Murray, Keane to brighten your outlook
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Now that the dreary grey days of Winter are behind us, I cannot get enough of color! This week has some terrific art shows that will get you in a colorful mood to welcome in the Spring. The Church Street Gallery in West Chester is showing the painted works of John Murray through April 19th. The opening for the...
On Your Table: Artisan cheeses from The Farm at Doe Run
Chester County cheese makers craft wide range of tasty products
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Cheese artisans Matt Hettlinger (left) and Samuel Kennedy (right) at work in The Farm at Doe Run’s Creamery (courtesy of Stacey Gentile).
Cheese is a living thing. The cheese artisans at The Farm at Doe Run near Unionville understand this and coax the best flavors from the milk...
Is yoga a cure for Type A personalities?
Our over-driven columnist gives it a shot, finds peace and a few sore muscles
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Spring is all about rebirth and renewal~the snow is melting, birds are singing, flowers are pushing up from the ground. It’s the perfect time to reflect on life.
My birthday happens to fall on the last day of March and, I don’t know about you, but, as I blow out the candles...
A snowy Chadds Ford Art Show opening night
A little weather could not dampen the fun!
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Featured artist Shawn Faust enjoys some time with CFE Art Show fans
PENNSBURY – Despite a day filled will slush and snow, and many surrounding schools cancelling their activities; Chadds Ford Elementary was abuzz with excitement and a great crowd Friday night who came out to enthusiastically support the 66th...
Op/Ed: It’s time to overhaul state’s tax code
Gov. Wolf deserves credit for starting a conversation on taxing
By Kathi Cozzone, Chester County Commissioner
Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone
Most Pennsylvanians would agree that our tax code needs some work. I talk to many residents with long-standing complaints: senior citizens having trouble coping with rising school property taxes, small business owners paying the nation’s highest...
What To Do: Happiness Day in Kennett
Also: Chadds Ford Art Sale, antiques at Kimberton and more!
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
If this weekend’s special event in Kennett Square had a theme song, it would have to be Pharrell Williams’ Grammy-winning hit “Happy.” That’s because March 20 is Happiness Day in Kennett Square.
March 20 has been established as the annual International Day of Happiness and all 193 United...
Spring ahead? Snow way…
Although daffodils like these are just about push up through the soil, Chester County will have to endure one more episode of winter weather, as a storm may dump as much as five inches of snow on parts of the county Friday.
At 6:45 p.m., Friday night, it will officially be spring. Unfortunately, for most of Chester County, it appears we may be digging out of a minor snow storm as winter slaps the...
