Op/Ed: The importance of a good deed
By Chris Pielli, Special to The Times
Chris Pielli
Why do people run for political office? Ideally, it should be to serve the public and put the public’s interest above all other interests, including your own. I think of Sophocles’ famous quote –“To be doing good deeds is man’s most glorious task.” I have always tried to keep this in mind. As a veteran, I have served my...
Op/Ed: Government run healthcare won’t improve care and won’t save money
By Guy Ciarrocchi, President & CEO of the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry
Guy Ciarrocchi
Healthcare for the overwhelming majority of Americans is very good. However, some costs are too high and for some healthcare is not accessible.
So, this is the challenge for thoughtful policy-makers. The question is how to make good healthcare accessible to everyone. The answer must...
On Stage: Hackett keeping Genesis’ sound alive
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Steve Hackett
It would be an understatement to describe former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett’s fanbase in the area as sizable.
Genesis was one of the best progressive rock bands ever — one of the genre’s trailblazers. The band broke up quite a while ago and prospects of any type of reunion are non-existent. Fortunately, the band’s guitarist...
What To Do: Kennett Brewfest bubbles up this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
When an area event has been around for more than two decades, it definitely moves from the “annual event” category to the “Chester County tradition” category. The Kennett Brewfest (http://kennettbrewfest.com) has reached that plateau.
The Kennett Brewfest, which will be held on October 14 in downtown Kennett Square, is celebrating its 21st...
On Stage: Don’t ‘sleep’ on Toby Lightman
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Toby Lightman
Toby Lightman, who is headlining a show on July 26 at the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com), released her latest album “When The Lion Sleeps” earlier this year.
Lightman, a talented pop singer-songwriter, has been making albums since 2004. Her new LP is unlike anything she has...
Inner Nature: Animal Development: Evolution of Body Plans
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
To observe a graceful animal in motion is a beautiful thing.
This is even more so for those justly celebrated for their mastery of movement, such as a hummingbird hovering over a flower, or a human thundering to a heart-stopping sub-10 second 100 meter Olympic run. The seeming perfection of form is an illusion – all forms are in development, with each generation...
On Stage: Legendary Don Felder comes to Chester County
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Don Felder
There is an obvious link between Slash, Richie Sambora, Peter Frampton, Orianthi, Joe Satriani, Bob Weir and Alex Lifeson. They are all legendary rock guitarists.
But you don’t need “seven degrees of separation” to personally link them to each other. One degree of separation will suffice.
All of them played on Don Felder’s new...
D.C. pols may have big impact on local 2019 election
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Today at 4 p.m., in Washington, D.C., there will be a meeting that may well decide the fate of the county elections in Chester County — not to mention thousands of similar elections nationwide.
The Democratic House Caucus will meet this afternoon to decide whether of not to move for a formal Impeachment Inquiry of Donald Trump. How that meeting goes will have...
.Commissioners meet with young people on Global Climate issues
Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline and Terence Farrell (back row left and right) accept “Ready for 100” postcards from county students and young professionals (front row left to right) Paige Vermeulen, Isaac Harte and Chloe Powell, and (back row center left and right) Kara Thorpe and Brittany Flynn.
Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline and Terence Farrell met with county...
On Stage: Smooth Hound Smith rocks with conviction
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Smooth Hound Smith
Smooth Hound Smith, which is headlining a show at Boot and Saddle (1131 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 215-639-4528, www.bootandsaddlephilly.com) on September 23 is like an Americana band with balls.
The band, which was founded by Zack Smith (guitars/vocals/foot drums/harmonicas/banjo) and Caitlin Doyle-Smith (vocals/percussion),...
