PA18 will tell a lot about this fall’s elections
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The nation’s political junkies have their eyes focused on Western Pennsylvania and it may give us a hint about November, 2018 will look like.
Money, media and focus have centered on the 18th District race, up Tuesday in a special election, outside of Pittsburgh, where Democrat Conor Lamb is at least within striking distance of Republican Rick Saccone. This matters...
On Stage: Even death won’t keep The Zombies from new tour
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Original members Colin Blunstone (left) and Rod Argent (right) are mourning the passing of long-time bass player Jim Rodford, and have dedicated the current North American tour to him.
Zombies are coming back to the area this weekend. That’s what zombies do. They keep coming back.
But, these Zombies are not creatures from the dead – they are...
Don’t forget: turn your clocks ahead!
It is that time of year — snow on the ground notwithstanding — to turn your clocks ahead and embrace the coming of Spring.
While we lose an hour of sleep in the switch to Daylight Saving Time, we get sunlight deeper into the evening, meaning a return to outdoor time after work, sports and everything that comes with the warming weather.
Kennett Sq. OK’s gun violence resolution
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett Square residents address Borough Council about gun control.
KENNETT SQUARE – In the wake of recent school shootings in the United States, Kennett Square Borough Council is advocating for stricter gun control legislation. At Monday night’s meeting, they voted unanimously to approve a resolution urging lawmakers to enact stronger protections against...
What To Do: Wearin’ of the green starts this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Wilmington
Even though next Saturday (March 17) is officially St. Patrick’s Day, this weekend is St. Patty’s Day Weekend for many area residents — a weekend when everyone’s homeland is Ireland and green is the preferred color for everything (clothes, food, hair, milkshakes, decorations and even beer and...
On Stage: Celebrating Holi with Red Baraat
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
In a few days, the main color will be green when St. Patrick’s Day arrives. Prior to that, there is an event tonight that features a huge array of colors – and music.
On March 8, the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com) will host “Festival of Colors,” which is Red Baraat’s annual Holi...
PUC moves to shut down Mariner East I & II
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
State officials moved Wednesday to shut down two liquid natural gas pipelines — one still under construction — after it was determined that the construction work was causing sinkholes in West Whiteland.
Use of the Mariner East I pipeline, in use since 1931, was halted Wednesday and construction on the Mariner East II pipeline was shutdown again by the state...
Don’t Retire, ReFire: ‘Spring’ into Spring
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
Although Spring will not officially begin for another two weeks, we can now see the light at the end of the “winter tunnel!” The days are getting longer. The birds are chirping louder and I even saw some growth popping out of the ground! It’s great to think about these things, in anticipation, particularly since, as I’m writing, it’s snowing!
Have...
Don’t be fooled: worst of storm yet to come
National Weather Service map of expected snowfall, with likely power outage area highlighted by emergency officials.
If you woke up this morning and thought “man, where’s the snow? Was this some sort of TV news hype?” Rest assured, the worst is still to come for local Chester County residents — and if anything, the forecast has worsened for much of the county.
While something...
Heavy snow, wind expected to hit county
Just days after heavy winds took down trees and caused power outages around Chester County, a major snowstorm appears headed to the area – promising both heavy, wet snow and high winds and likely another round of power outages.
The National Weather Service said Tuesday morning that a storm could dump as much as 8 to 12 inches of snow in parts of Chester County, combined with winds of 15 to 20...
