The changing face of healthcare
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
You know what they say… all good things must come to an end. Nothing is more true than when we look back at the good old days of family healthcare.
Recently, I was attacked with a bout of spring cleaning. I took a few minutes to clean out a very overstuffed desk drawer. I found a lot of things that I thought at some point I needed...
On Stage: River Whyless is another reason App. State is famous
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
River Whyless
For sports fans, Appalachian State University is known for producing what has been called “one of the greatest upsets in college football history.”
For music fans, Appalachian State University is known for giving the world one of the best American folk/rock bands in the past decade – River Whyless.
The sports world was stunned...
Letter From The Editor: Tough times in the media world
Dear Readers,
I probably don’t have to tell you what a challenging time it is for us in the small-time, local media.
The old advertising model is broken, a new one hasn’t really replaced it and readers like you increasingly don’t want to have to pay for content.
It’s that vise that has seen our readership hold steady, yet revenue decline for three straight years.
On Your Table: Beat the heat with Ice Cream treats
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent , The Times
Ice cream makes for frosty summer desserts (Photo courtesy of TheMerryThought)
It’s that time of year, the time when the Mr Softie trucks start cruising neighborhoods blaring their widely known jingle or, in what must be a fit of desperation on the part of some driver, Christmas carols. But they do indeed signal that it’s June and therefore...
On Stage: Get some joy from ‘Hate’ tour at The Troc
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Night Club
On June 9, the Trocadero (10th and Arch streets, Philadelphia, 215-922-6888, www.thetroc.com) is hosting the “Everybody Still Hates You Tour.” Obviously, it will not be an evening filled with Americana, smooth jazz or sensitive singer/songwriters.
The tour features Combichrist as the headliner along with Wednesday 13, Night Club, Prison,...
What To Do: Get your Gilbert & Sullivan on at Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Great flower gardens, an impressive fountain show and live performances of a classic theater piece all can be found at one location this weekend — Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org).
On June 8 and 9, Longwood is hosting a special live production by the Savoy Company. The Savoy Company, which is the...
Mixed Media: Weather proves a challenge to local art shows
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
I hope no one wound up trespassing on Scarlett Thicket Farm last Saturday because of my article! The show has been rescheduled for this Saturday, June 9, due to last weeks’ inclimate weather. We will see what happens THIS Saturday, as this spring has been a real nail-biter when it comes to the fruition of weather predictions. At any rate, check out...
On Stage: ‘Boeing, Boeing’ hits Candlelight stage
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Candlelight Theatre (2208 Millers Road, Arden, Delaware, 302- 475-2313, www.candlelighttheatredelaware.org) is always a great place to enjoy an evening of top-flight musical theater entertainment along with a tasty buffet dinner.
Each year, the comfortable theater, which is located a few miles south of Concordville, has an annual schedule that...
Commissioners push PUC to keep Mariner East II shut down
WEST CHESTER — On Tuesday, The Chester County Commissioners issued a letter to Rosemary Chiavetta, Secretary Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission asking that the commission uphold the current suspension of the Mariner East pipeline project
Here is a copy of the letter the commissioners sent Tuesday to the PUC:
On Stage: Thrash metal fans — tonight is your night
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Slayer
Tonight, area fans of thrash metal music know that there is only one place they should be – the Santander Arena (700 Penn Street, Reading, www.santander-arena.com).
Tonight, the arena in Berk County is hosting “Slayer’s Final World Tour — Leg 1, North America.” Joining Slayer is second-billed Anthrax, thus offering fans an opportunity...
