Spare me the ‘outrage’ on Sims’ abortion comments
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
So there it was, the screaming email this morning from someone named Marian Casillas declaring “Bully Brian Sims must RESIGN!”
Sims is a state legislator from Philly who got a little over the top when calling out anti-abortion protestors (they are decidedly not pro-life when they want to cut food stamps, slash health care, and fight against gun safety) they...
Inner Nature: Circulation — nutrients in, waste out
By Vidja Rajan, Columnist, The Times
The purpose of circulation is to bring nutrients to cells and remove wastes. Circulation is important for all organisms, including plants, fungi and bacteria; it’s no good to a cell if materials cannot get in and out efficiently. In single-celled organisms, which live suspended in an aqueous environment, the medium performs this function.
On Stage: Some options for Mothers’ Day
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Freddie Jackson
If you’re thinking about taking mom out to a concert to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday night, you have several choices ranging from smooth — Freddie Jackson — to rough — Disparager.
If your mom likes romantic songs delivered by a classic R&B singer, Freddie Jackson should be your choice. If your mom has...
What To Do: A Willowdale weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Without question, the Brandywine Valley is known for being horse country. It has established its reputation as an area known for staging top-flight equestrian events.
The 2019 equestrian season had its unofficial start last weekend with a big annual point-to-point event in Delaware – even if the horse racing events got shelved because of the weather...
On Stage: The Illusionists at Kimmel
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Illusionists – Live From Broadway
It’s no illusion — “The Illusionists – Live From Broadway,” which is playing Philadelphia this weekend, is the world’s best-selling magic show.
Kimmel Center Presents is bringing the internationally-acclaimed production to the Merriam Theater (250 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, www.kimmelcenter.org)...
On Syage: BBMak is back
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
BBMak
Back in 2000, BBMak was one of the hottest pop bands in the United Kingdom. The group’s popularity quickly spread around the world.
What set BBMak apart from the other “boy band” groups of the era was that the versatile threesome won over young audiences with its music — not with flashy choreography and unlimited hype.
Don’t Retire, ReFire: Connections
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
What comes to your mind when you think about connection? Whatever your answer is, no doubt, it brings “good feels”. It’s a massive word that can take your mind in so many directions.
Making human connection begins at birth. It starts where no words are spoken, just the gentle connection of a mother holding her baby and looking into his or her...
On Stage: Metal for everyone
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ice Nine Kills
There are concerts every night of the week just about 365 nights every year. When winter weather departs from the northern states around this time every year, the weeknight concert schedule becomes almost as heavy as the weekend night schedule.
This week, there are numerous midweek concerts in the area featuring interesting acts.
Fans...
On Your Table: Mushrooms star in TV Chef Nick Stellino’s kitchen
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Mushrooms and arugula join together in this easy side dish for a marriage of flavors (photo courtesy Nick Stellino)
“Food is a celebration of life and there’s joy to be found in the kitchen,” according to Emmy-nominated PBS cooking show chef Nick Stellino.
I recently had the opportunity to chat with him about Italian cooking, his passion...
Sunday Punch: Shut down Mariner East II, for good
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Would you allow a five-year-old to run amuck in your neighborhood with a grenade? I’d like to think not, as the odds of it ending well are pretty small.
So, allowing Sunoco/Energy Transfer Partners, a corporation who acts nearly as responsibly as a five-year-old, to continue building a pipeline across Chester County, near homes, schools and retirement communities...
