On Stage: RKCB comes to Philly tonight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
RKCB
Card players who specialize in bridge might get confused if they do a Google search and see that RKCB will be in Philadelphia on February 6. In their world, RKCB is a bridge play that means Roman Key Card Blackwood.
Music fans, however, will not be confused when they see a listing for a concert by RKCB.
Don’t Retire, ReFire: The faces of love
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
There are many types of love and many ways to express love. There’s the love between parent and child, husband and wife, boyfriends, girlfriends, old friends, new friends. Although each relationship is expressed differently, how that expression of love makes us feel sends the same message.
Recognizing that love is all around is something we often lose...
Why I’m NOT running…
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
So, that went well.
After more than three months of mounting a campaign for a county wide office, I pulled the ripcord Saturday and said, “enough.”
It became clear that I am not cut out for politics, circa 2019. With the infighting, the false narratives and yes, concerns about corrupt conduct, I knew it was going to be bad, but like Maroon5’s Super Bowl halftime...
WalkWorks Chesco! gets to four billion steps
Chester County clocks up four billion steps towards healthier living. Pictured (left to right): Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell; Ashley Orr, Chester County Health Department; Jeanne Casner, Director, Chester County Health Department; Commissioners Michelle Kichline and Kathi Cozzone; Erin Brown, Chester County Health Department.
At their Sunshine Meeting public work session last week,...
On Stage: France’s Niclo highlights Sunday night show at The Met
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Vincent Niclo
As difficult as it may be for sports fans to accept, not everyone will be glued to television sets on the evening of February 3 watching the Super Bowl.
Not everyone is a sports fan. There are some people who do not subscribe to the “Super Bowl über alles” line of thought.
What To Do: Groundhogs, chocolates and Chinese New year
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Penns Wood Winery
One of the best things about February is Valentine’s Day and one of the best things about Valentine’s Day is chocolate.
Valentine’s Day is just a few days away and wine-loving chocoholics are celebrating – all month.
The “Wine and Chocolate Pairings” at Penns Wood Winery (124 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford, 610-459-0808,...
On Stage: Colin Blunstone brings his legendary voice to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Colin Blunstone
If you wanted someone to sing romantic love songs to your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day, you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone better than Colin Blunstone.
Blunstone has one of the loveliest and most distinctive voices in popular music. His delivery is powerful and velvety at the same time – and has been for more than 50 years.
Deep freeze means folks should take, look out for those in need of help
With an artic deep freeze expected Wednesday night into Thursday morning, Chester County residents are being cautioned to take care and be on the lookout for homeless folks and those who may need assistance.
The overnight temperature is expected to approach 0 degrees Fahrenheit, with winds chills expected to around -15 in the overnight period, according to the National Weather Service. While less...
Bookman announces run for Prothonotary
Debbie Bookman
Debbie Bookman, current Coatesville City Council Member, has announced that she will seek election for Chester County Prothonotary. The office of the Prothonotary processes all civil litigation filings for the Court of Common Plea.
Debbie has over 20 years experience in strategic planning and administrative operations. Currently employed by ECRI Institute in Plymouth Meeting, PA...
Ryan announces race for Chester County DA
Deb Ryan
Deb Ryan, former Deputy District Attorney at the Chester County District Attorney’s Office and current County Coordinator for the Safe and Healthy Communities Initiative at the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc., has announced that she will seek election for District Attorney in 2019.
“I have spent the past 15 years working as a prosecutor dedicated to fighting for justice...
