Ringing in the New Year – ‘Chester County style’
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By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
The now nationally-famous, giant illuminated ‘Midnight in the Square’ mushroom leading Chester County’s countdown to 2015.
KENNETT SQUARE — Mushroom mania was alive and well during the second annual ‘Midnight in the Square’ New Year’s Eve celebration.
Thousands of revelers, of all ages,...
On Stage: Motown the Musical hits Philly
With holidays over, music venues crank up the schedule
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
“Motown the Musical” starts a two-weekrun Jan. 6 at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia.
The “Motown Sound” began in 1959 when Berry Gordy Jr. founded Tamla Records in Detroit, Michigan. One year later, the record company was incorporated as the Motown Record Corporation with the name coming...
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...
Cavalcade Honor Band arrives in Pasadena
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Honor Band performing “Pass & Review” at Band Fest – Pasadena
PASADENA, CA – 154 members of the Cavalcade Tournament of Roses Honor Band and their families arrived this week in Pasadena. The Times is pleased to share just a few of the pictures local families have sent to us capturing the excitement as the Band embarks on the...
Do we need a better way to celebrate Christmas?
Between the stress and the cost, are we doing something wrong?
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Last week, I wrote about my angst over Christmas shopping. I stress every year. What size? What color? Will they like it? Will they use it? By the 25th I am a frazzled mess. The funny thing is, my children are always appreciative of any gift they receive. But, I do spend a good amount of...
What To Do: Mushroom Drop, Mummers top New Year’s Eve
And for those still looking to get their Christmas on, many local events this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Chester County’s newest — and arguably already best-known — New Years Eve celebration is the Mushroom Drop, as part of Kennett Square’s Midnight in The Square celebration.
While New York may have its crystal ball, Key West, a giant shoe, and Philadelphia...
On Stage: Ring in 2015 with music, fun
From Frozen to various New Year’s Eve shows, something for almost everyone
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Disney On Ice presents Frozen, opens Christmas Day at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, through Jan. 4.
Fans of the annual Disney On Ice skating shows that arrive for an arena stay in Philadelphia every Christmas season will be treated this year to the debut of Elsa,...
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...
Kennett community rallies in memory of Marcus Macaluso
Friends host New Year’s Eve benefit for son, Thomas
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
KENNETT — Marcus Macaluso’s spirit and memory live on in the tightly knit community of Kennett Square. His sudden death this fall, at the age of 42, sent a devastating shock wave through his family and continues to ripple through the community he loved and served.
Marcus was a fixture within the...
State Police: stay safe for holidays
Christmas/New Years are heavily traveled holidays and the Pennsylvania State Police want everyone to enjoy the holiday season. Pennsylvania State Troopers in Troop J will be closely monitoring highway travel in Chester County over the holiday season especially where analysis has shown higher incidents of serious injury and fatal crashes.
Troopers will focus on serious traffic violations, such...
