Fashion and gun control
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Well, it’s safe to say that the Gucci Fall 2018 Runway show was a tad bizarre this year. Creative director, Alessandro Michele, in a post show press conference, said the collection was a nod to the way people are “undergoing self-regeneration through the powers of tech, Hollywood, Instagram, and Gucci.” (see full Vogue article here http://bit.ly/2FuZc0E)...
New Congressional maps are a karma bomb for GOP
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Republicans across the state of Pennsylvania are howling mad and running to the courts seeking assistance.
Karma is a bitch, right?
It seems like they may have to compete on a fair Congressional map — not the 2011 map that was among the most Gerrymandered maps in the entire country — and they don’t like it one bit.
On Stage: Budderside kicks butt and takes names
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The world of rock music will always open its doors to welcome to a new, straight-up, hard-rocking, kickass band that can play at a really high level.
That statement is the cue for Budderside to make its entrance and to move to center stage.
Budderside — Patrick Stone, vocals; Colin Reid, guitar; Michael “Stoneman” Stone, bass; Rich Sacco,...
What To Do: Kennett Winterfest on tap, Saturday
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Something special happens in Kennett Square this time of the year — a popular annual event known as the Kennett Winterfest. Usually, tickets are already sold out by this time but this year some tickets remain.
The Sixth Annual Kennett Winterfest (http://kennettwinterfest.com/) will be held on February 24 from 12:30-4 p.m. in a tented area near 600...
On Stage: ‘New’ is the key word for Danielle Nicole on return to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Danielle Nicole
Danielle Nicole is coming back to Philly with a new band and a new album – coming back to Philly for a show on February 22 at the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com).
The show at WCL will be a record release show for her second solo album “Cry No More,” which will officially...
Coatesville man charged with murder of infant daughter
Zion Isaiah Shockley
A Coatesville man faces murder charges in the death of his infant daughter earlier this month.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan and the Coatesville Police Department announced murder charges arising from the death of a five-month old infant. Defendant Zion Isaiah Shockley has been charged with first degree murder and related offenses for shaking, throwing, and dropping...
Op/Ed: Addressing gender inequality in today’s workforce so we won’t need to in the future
By Michelle Kichline, Kathi Cozzone and Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioners
Week after week, we are met with more stories of sexual harassment; reports of women who have suffered because of the “power” of predators, but who now have voiced their horrendous experiences because of the courage of women who first shared their stories leading to the strength of the #MeToo movement. ...
Being smart can save money — and grief — at your dental office
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Every professional has those moments when they shake their heads at the circumstances facing them.
Recently, an acquaintance shared a story of a customer who neglected to follow up on the check engine light in her car. After months of that pesky light on the dash the young woman was shocked that her car wouldn’t start and her mechanic explained...
New Congressional map puts all of Chesco in 6th; GOP to file suit
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The new Sixth Congressional District.
It seems like almost everyone has an opinion about the new Congressional map issued Monday by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court — predictably, Democrats generally lauded it as fair, while Republicans, including President Donald Trump blasted the new plan and pledged to fight it in Federal Court.
The state court issued the new...
Op/Ed: Pennsylvania needs sensible gun laws
By Anton Andrew
, Candidate for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 160th District
Anton Andrew
I cannot imagine the grief of those whose children and loved ones were killed at Parkland High School. I express my sincere condolences for their losses. But with this type of tragedy, repeated so many times across our country, we must ask ourselves, “What can we do as a nation to move forward?”...
