On Stage: Main Line the main place for great music this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Mike Zito
There is a six-mile stretch along Lancaster Avenue on Philadelphia’s Main Line that has been a hotbed for top-flight music clubs for a long time – clubs that regularly present highly acclaimed national acts as well as respected local acts.
The stretch, which runs from Ardmore to Wayne, was previously home to clubs such as the venerable...
What To Do: Christmas celebrations kick into high gear
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Coatesville Christmas Parade
The Coatesville Christmas Parade is a cherished area holiday tradition. The event, which is Chester County’s largest hometown parade, will be held on December 7 in downtown Coatesville.
The festive annual parade (http://coatesvillechristmasparade.com) will get underway at 10 a.m. with Strode Avenue and Lincoln Highway...
On Stage: Peacock, Antigone Rising still going strong
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Alice Peacock
Just before the end of last century, two female acts arrived on the music scene and immediately began receiving accolades for their work and started building a solid fan base – Alice Peacock in 1999 and Antigone Rising in 1998.
We’re now approaching the end of the second decade of this century and both acts are still making great...
Kerslake announces primary challenge to Howard in 167th
Ginny Kerslake
Former Chester County Commissioner candidate Ginny Kerslake announced her candidacy Wednesday for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 167th District. This District includes West Whiteland, East Whiteland, Charlestown, Willistown, West Pikeland, and Easttown townships and Malvern borough.
“In times like today, when personal property rights, public safety, and the environment...
Done retire, ReFire: Dealing with holiday stress
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
Here we are, at the last month of not only the year but of the decade!
It’s also a shorter holiday season, since Thanksgiving came late this year.
How does the above make you feel?
For many, these thoughts can bring on feelings of stress and anxiousness, especially when they are thought of at the same time!
Lately, I’ve had many conversations about...
DA files bribery, conspiracy charges against Energy Transfer employees over Pipeline security
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office announced the filing of criminal charges Tuesday against employees of Energy Transfer and contracted security firms for bribery, conspiracy, and related offenses regarding the Mariner East Pipeline. This is the second set of charges filed by the District Attorney’s Office related to Mariner East.
In this case, the charges allege that Energy...
Sestak ends Presidential campaign
Former Congressman Joe Sestak
Joe Sestak, a Democrat who represented the old 7th Congressional District in Chester and Delaware counties between 2006 and 2010 ended his presidential campaign Sunday night.
Sestak, a retired three-star U.S. Navy admiral struggled for attention and campaign donations — never making the threshold to participate in any of the Democratic Party debates — and was...
Santa to make annual visit to Longwood area, starting Dec. 8
Santa has scheduled his yearly arrival trips on a Longwood Fire Company truck.
“It’s that time of you year again for Longwood Fire Company to escort our buddy, Santa, to hand out candy canes to all of our residents in the area,” said Longwood Fire Chief A. J. McCarthy.
All of the trips begin at 8:30 a.m. Santa will visit areas served by Longwood’s fire and rescue service. Santa’s...
The end of shared truth starts with the death of local news
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Hopefully, everyone survived Thanksgiving without finding themselves in a political tussle with friends and family.
While much is wrong with our world and country, it is important to remember the things we all share, such as the love of friends and family, are something we all cherish. We all want to be financially secure, safe, healthy and have a true purpose...
What To Do: Holiday season kicks into high gear with celebrations in Kennett, Downingtown
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Holiday Light Parade in Kennett
The holiday season will officially arrive in Kennett Square on November 29 when Downtown Kennett Square hosts the town’s annual Holiday Light Parade (Downtown Kennett Square, 610-444-8188, www.historickennettsquare.com).
Festivities begin at 6 p.m. with dance performances by Longwood Dance Studio and the parade scheduled...
