What To Do: Don’t whine about the cold, wine about it
Plus: Philly BeerFest and Woodlands at Phillips cooks
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Nothing chases away the winter blues like a nice pairing of wine and cheese, and Chaddsford Winery will be offering special parings of its wines with cheeses from The Whirly Pig on weekends in January and February.
If you’re not intimidated by the blast of severe winter weather slamming the area this...
On Stage: Bands with some serious ‘Stones’
Music and comedy options abound in the area this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Jesse Lundy Band: Mach 4 is just one of three Rolling Stones tribute bands playing at the Ardmore Music Hall, Saturday.
There are a lot of tribute acts performing across America that attempt to recreate both the sound and appearance of the musical act they’re trying to imitate. More than 95...
Chesco SPCA seeks info on dog shooting
Authorities are seeking information about how this pit bull/terrier mix may have been shot and wounded on or about Dec. 30, 2014. The animal survived the injury and is recovering in a foster home.
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County SPCA (CCSPCA) is currently seeking information with regard to a dog brought to Glenmoore Veterinary Hospital with a suspected gunshot wound on December 30, 2014.
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New Garden honors Volunteer of The Year
New Garden’s Dave Rickerman stands to be honored as the township’s Volunteer of The Year, Monday night.
Supervisors recognize Rickerman resident for efforts on township trail projects
By John Gondol, Correspondent, The Times
NEW GARDEN — Without the efforts of numerous township residents who give their time and passion, life in many area municipalities would suffer greatly. The township...
Farrell elected chair of County Commissioners
Chester County Commissioners Chair Terence Farrell.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell was elected Chair of the Commissioners during Tuesday morning’s first Board of Commissioners Sunshine meeting of 2015.
Farrell previously served as Chair in 2009, 2011 and 2012 and replaces Ryan Costello, who was sworn in as a member of the United States Congress Tuesday.
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...
Super Six: Baby, it’s cold outside
Six products to help you stay warm and comfy
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Happy New Year! With the chaos of the holidays behind us, it’s time to focus on how miserable the weather will be.
Kidding! (not really)
I hate being cold. I am 100% a summer girl. I spend from the beginning of December to approximately mid April complaining that my hands and toes feel like icicles. Therefore,...
Devastating New Year’s Eve fire in Kennett Square
Historic Linden St. structure burns just before midnight
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Emergency responders battle the fire at 200 and 202 E. Linden Street, Kennett Square Borough
KENNETT SQUARE – As thousands rang-in the New Year during Historic Kennett Square Borough’s Midnight in the Square celebration, just one block away (and unbeknownst to many attending) a devastating fire...
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G’mmeeeahhh B-R-A-D-W-A-Y!’……Oxford Area High’s senior Brad Way can be found leading 100+ students (and growing) in cheer, songs and school spirit...
What To Do: Reptiles invade Expo Center
Also: last chance for many area holiday exhibits and displays
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The East Coast Reptile Super Expo crawls or slithers into the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks this weekend.
If you suffer from herpetophobia or ophidiophobia, then you better avoid of the exposition hall in Oaks this weekend or be prepared to suffer the consequences.
Herpetophobia is...
