Nancy Pelosi to speak at Democratic Women’s dinner, Friday
U.S. Rep. (and Minority Leader) Nancy Pelosi.
The Chester County Democratic Women’s Leadership Initiative (CCDWLI) is pleased to welcome House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, to Chester County for their Fall Gala on Friday, October 12.”
Michele Vaughn, CCDWLI Chair and Co-Founder, made the following statement about the event:
Don’t Retire, ReFire: Are you an Influencer?
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
Does the concept of being an Influencer sound like it means controlling someone’s thoughts or having power over them? It may, but there is another, better, more positive direction I’m taking you in. It’s a direction that you may or may not have considered until now.
We must abandon the antiquated way of thinking about the act of influencing. We...
On Stage: Pete RG fans to get album preview at Ortlieb’s
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Pete RG
Pete RG, who is headlining a show at Ortlieb’s (847 North Third Street, Philadelphia, 267- 324-3348, www.ticketfly.com) on October 9, will be treating his fans to a preview of his soon-to-be-released album “Whatever We Want Whenever We Want.”
Three years ago, RG was in Philly playing the now-defunct North Star Bar while touring in support...
The battle for the 160th: meet the candidates
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
PA HOUSE DISTRICT 160 – With less than a month until Election Day, the race in the 160th district is shaping up to be a battle for the ages: The Son of Darby vs. The Kid from Kennett. The veteran vs. the rookie. Goliath vs. David.
Incumbent Stephen Barrar (R), who became the representative for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives’ 160th...
An event to help transition into Fall Fashion
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
This may come as a surprise…but, I am not a fashion expert (although, I sorta have held myself out to be since I started this column six years ago). I don’t have a degree and I can’t even sew a button. I just have strong opinions, a big mouth, and a knack for picking the most expensive options on the planet. What can I say? It’s a gift.
However,...
Unionville holds off Kennett 10-7 in nail-biter
Kennett’s Sam Forte fires the ball over Unionville’s Declan Boyle, Friday night.
By Al Tustin, Sports Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Since 2005, when Kennett High School revived its football team, the annual matchup with arch rival Unionville has been a one-sided affair, with the Indians winning every game.
But while that streak did not end Friday night, the Blue Demons served...
On Stage: Petras fashions a music career in pop
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kim Petras
Kim Petras has been developing a lot of avenues to fame recently – including some runway work this week at New York Fashion Week.
But, her main claim to fame is her music.
Petras writes and sings pop songs – good pop songs that have the potential to be earworms. Her latest single is a catchy pop song called “Heart to Break.”...
What To Do: Unionville Fair means it is really Fall
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Unionville Fair
Each year, one of the first area events to welcome autumn is the annual Unionville Community Fair (101 East Street Road, Unionville, http://www.ucfairinc.org).
The fair, which is running now through October 7, is a real down-home country fair with a cow milking contest, farm equipment displays, cow pie bingo and a farm market....
Casey to headline Democrats’ Fall Fundraiser, Oct. 14
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr.
WEST CHESTER — The phrase October Surprise in political circles is usually greeted with apprehension but in Chester County, several surprises await residents ready to get involved in the upcoming Midterms. On Sunday, October 14, Senator Bob Casey, Jr., headlines the Chester County Democratic Committee (CCDC) annual Fall Fundraiser.
With a theme of Casino Night, area Democrats...
Anti-Trump, Kavanaugh protesters make their voices heard
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Local protestors gathered at the intersection of Routes 82 and 926 in Willowdale to protest the expected confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, after allegations were made against him involving sexual misconduct and/or assault. The number of protestors nearly doubled from the time this image was shot within less than an hour.
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