On Stage: A master of Indian classical music performs in the area
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Zakir Hussain
On March 24, area music fans will have the opportunity to hear one of the legendary masters of Indian classical music perform live in concert with one of India’s emerging new luminaries.
Zakir Hussain, a master percussionist in North Indian Hindustani classical music, is recognized as the world’s premier table player. He will perform...
Moro withdraws from 6th District Congressional race
Elizabeth Moro
Kennett Square’s Elizabeth Moro announced Friday that she would withdraw from the race for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the new 6th District which includes all of Chester County.
Moro’s withdrawal leaves Chrissy Houlahan as the lone Democratic candidate in the May 15 primary.
What To Do: Shake off those winter blues, the Easter Bunny is coming
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
West Chester Railroad
Easter is just over a week away and this weekend offers a wide array of holiday events to enjoy.
The Easter Bunny is known for hopping around but not always. There are times when he (or she) opts for a different form of locomotion – with real locomotives.
Sometimes, instead of bouncing along the ground, the big happy rabbit...
On Stage: Great local theatrical options this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
If you’re looking for a theater experience this weekend, there are two very good options – a theater plus dinner experience or a theater plus music experience.
One option is a visit to the Candlelight Theatre (2208 Millers Road, Arden, Delaware, 302- 475-2313, www.candlelighttheatredelaware.org) to catch a performance of its latest production...
On Your Table: Getting out of your comfort zone with mac & cheese
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Macaroni & Cheese can satisfy anyone’s appetite. This version takes a Mexican twist with chorizo cheese, poblanos and other tasty ingredients.
Think you know macaroni and cheese? Comes in a blue box from Kraft Foods right? Family standby for decades? Well, yes, but so much more.
Macaroni and cheese is everything someone could want...
Nor’easter still expected to dump as much as a foot of snow on county
The National Weather Service snowfall forecast for today — showing much of the county expected to get between 8 and 12 inches.
No, really it’s coming.
Although it might be tempting to assume that like a couple of weeks ago, the nor’easter hitting the area today is more sound than fury, forecasters still say that a foot or more of snow could fall on Chester County today.
As of Wednesday morning,...
Making sure your fitness routine doesn’t hurt your teeth
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
We all know that exercise is good for us. Many Americans are participating in fitness routines in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. All of this exercise can have both positive and negative impacts on our bodies. Athletes today often have sports related trauma and injuries.
Oral fitness is no different. A healthy mouth is part of...
Mother Nature Spring(ing) a major Nor’easter on Chester County
The National Weather Service forecast for snow accumulation across the county.
Spring sprung at exactly 12:15 p.m. today, but somehow the weather forecast missed it, as a powerful Nor’easter appears to be aiming right at Chester County. Unlike the last few storms where the county got off relatively easy, this one looks to pack a punch with as much as a foot (or more) of snow, ice, and winds during...
On Stage: Spring into metal with big show tonight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Allegaeon
Fans of metal music will be in a state of ecstasy on March 20 – and not because it’s the first day of spring.
The reason for their delight will be mega-show at the Voltage Lounge (421 North Seventh Street, Philadelphia, 215- 964-9602, www.voltagelounge.com) featuring a sextet of top-flight metal acts.
The “Dank Memes Tour 2018”...
Federal courts decline to overturn new Congressional map
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Two Federal courts refused Monday to set aside new Congressional districts — meaning that all of Chester County will now be in the new 6th District, starting with this fall’s election.
