County needs to answer questions on mosquito spraying
By Nathaniel Smith, Columnist, The Times
The citizens’ organization Don’t Spray Me! wishes to work as much as possible with facts and evidence concerning pesticide spraying, and within the modes of democratic governance in our society.
Most of us will readily agree that the different levels of government should in turn work openly with citizens and taxpayers.
In every press release about...
On Stage: Phillip Phillips hits the state at Parx
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Phillip Phillips
Fans of “American Idol” and “One Tree Hill” — take notice.
On August 28, the Parx Casino’s Xcite Center will host a special twin-bill featuring co-headliners Phillip Phillips (“American Idol” winner) and Gavin DeGraw (who wrote the theme song for “One Tree Hill”). Doors for the show will open at 6 p.m.
It’s not even Labor Day and the voters are exhausted
I’m so tired, I haven’t slept a wink
I’m so tired, my mind is on the blink
I wonder should I get up and fix myself a drink
— “I’m So Tired” The Beatles.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
In a week where the headlines came fast and furious, which few enjoyed unless they were playing Criminal Republican Bingo, it seems like the voting public is dividing into three groups:...
On Stage: Dee Jay Silver enjoys crossing formats
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Dee Jay Silver
Dee Jay Silver and Jason Aldean go together like ribs and BBQ sauce or Jack Daniels and Coke.
On August 25, 2017, Silver was in the area performing on the Camden Waterfront as part of Aldean’s “They Don’t Know Tour.”
This year, Silver returns to the BB&T Pavilion (1 Harbour Boulevard, Camden, New Jersey, 856-225-0163, www.livenation.com)...
What To Do: Don’t get bugged by event at Tyler Arboretum
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Bugs and Butterflies
People often tend to squash or swat away insects when they encounter them — but that’s not always a good thing. There are many insects who deserve respect and need your love.
This weekend, bug lovers will join with the staff at Tyler Arboretum (515 Painter Road, Media, 610-566-9134, www.tylerarboretum.org) for a special...
On Stage: Balún celebrates Puerto Rican roots
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Balún
The coquí is a frog endemic to Puerto. The species is named for the loud call the males make at night. This sound serves two purposes. The coquí is a very important aspect of Puerto Rican culture and has become an unofficial territorial symbol of Puerto Rico.
To hear coqui’s unique call, you need to go to Puerto Rico. Or you can...
Mixed Media: Time for submissions to local art shows
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
It’s back to school season! Which means it is also submission and call for entry time for artists. I’d like to start today’s article off by introducing some opportunities and deadlines to artists in the area.
First, the much anticipated Fourth Annual National Juried Show with Oxford Art Alliance will be accepting applications through August 31....
Inner Nature: The eyes have it
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
The Earth rotates once on its axis every day, with the resultant periodicity of night following day. The predictability of exposure to the energy sources of light and heat have allowed lifeforms to evolve mechanisms to harvest it during daytime and develop materials to store that energy. All energy that emanates from the Sun is in the form of electromagnetic...
On Stage: Selwyn Birchwood, a blues star in the making
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Selwyn Birchwood
It may be a mid-week evening, but August 21 has several shows on its calendar that will get audiences out of their seats and dancing in the aisles – Selwyn Birchwood in Sellersville and Water Street in Philadelphia.
Birchwood will bring his scorching blues sound to the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville,...
Chester County to participate in Overdose Awareness Day
Last year, 97 pinwheels were displayed at the Chester County Justice Center for International Overdose Awareness Day – representing the 97 lives lost in 2016 to accidental drug overdose. This year’s display of pinwheels will increase to represent the 144 lives lost to accidental drug overdose in 2017.
As part of Chester County’s commitment to tackle the opioid and heroin epidemic, the County’s...
