Two CCIU supervisors honored with Patriot Award
Charlot Barker (left) receives the Department of Defense Patriot Award from retired Pennsylvania National Guard Col. Patrick Heron (right).
DOWNINGTOWN – One of the best ways to help men and women in the military is to support them in the workplace, and the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) is doing its part. Two supervisors from the CCIU recently received the Patriot Award in recognition...
Giving back: Henderson students prepare meals for Safe Harbor
Students from Henderson High School’s Kids “4” Kids Club gathered at The Kitchen Studio at Pine Street on Sunday to prepare meals for Safe Harbor of Chester County.
Students from the Kids “4” Kids club at Henderson High School turned into chefs and bakers on Sunday afternoon as they gathered at The Kitchen Studio at Pine Street in West Chester to prepare meals for Safe Harbor of Chester...
What To Do: Chill out and hit the ice
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Power Play Rinks in Exton
The crazy weather we’ve been having recently could mean this will be a great winter for skating on frozen ponds around Chester County — or it could mean it will be a winter with no ice at all.
Fortunately, there are quite a few very good indoor locations for ice skating in the area.
On Stage: Philly still loves Bowie
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
David Bowie may be gone but he is far from forgotten – especially with events such as the “Philly Loves Bowie Week.”
“Philly Loves Bowie Week” is an annual volunteer production of a family of fans of the Starman – music lovers who felt it was important to gather together as a city to celebrate the life and work of a truly one-of-a-kind...
Mixed Media: When the wall(paper) is the art work
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
The Main Line Arts Center unveiled their Professional Artist Members’ Exhibition last week. Stop by to celebrate at the reception this Friday, January 11th from 5:30 – 8pm. This exhibition will showcase a variety of media (sculpture, painting, photography, mixed media) from the programs’ 2019 cohort. Participating artists include: Frank de Pietro,...
On Stage: ‘Beautiful’ music on stage at Academy
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Sarah Bockel as Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.
It’s very likely that you know these songs — “Some Kind of Wonderful,” “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?” “It’s Too Late,” “You’ve Got a Friend,” and “I Feel the Earth Move.” But you may not know what links these familiar songs together.
All these classic...
Don’t Retire, ReFire: What is your vision for 2019?
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
What goals did you set your sights on, to complete in 2018? Are you satisfied with your results or is there still unfinished business to tend to in order to start 2019 strong?
What didn’t you get done? Are you beating yourself for not getting those things done?
What is your plan now? In spite of having a few tasks on your list, is the vision for your...
On Your Table: Two new cookbooks offer new tastes for 2019
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
They say that after the indulgences of the holidays, January is the month for salads. Sure, it’s time for healthy eating after all those decadent holiday meals. But being winter, it’s also a great month for curling up and reading cookbooks. And, for trying out new recipes.
I was lucky enough to get an advance look at two new cookbooks,...
What To Do: First First Friday is loaded with activities
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
A work by artists Doug Elliot as part of Snowy Days
If you want to get out of the house and do something fun this weekend, you do have some interesting options.
The first Friday of the month is a good time to spend an evening in Kennett Square or Lancaster – a time to enjoy special First Friday activities.
Kennett Square will celebrate First Friday...
On Stage: Coatesville’s Fitzy comes home to perform — and teach
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Brian Fitzy
If asked to name people from Coatesville who have become famous, most area residents would probably think of professional athletes/C.A.S.H. alumni such as boxing’s Calvin “Silky Smooth” Grove, who had 49 professional victories and won the IBF featherweight world title in 1988; football’s Billy Joe, who was “Rookie of the Year”...
