Op/Ed: The wrong people are in jail
By Kathi Cozzone, Chester County Commissioner
Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone
If your child or spouse or parent had a mental illness, addiction or developmental disability, would you want them in jail or somewhere that could help them get better?
County jails and taxpayers dollars are increasingly being used to detain pre-trial offenders and house inmates who suffer from such issues;...
Don’t Retire, ReFire: Getting through the winter months
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
One thing is for certain, in the winter months, the days are short and the weather is cold and unpredictable. That combination can lead to the “winter doldrums”. It would be very easy to give in to that and “wait out” the time in hibernation, doing nothing and accomplishing nothing. Productivity and purpose are essential to living. Nothing...
It’s on: U.S. Supreme court paves way for Congressional redistricting
The 7th District as we knew it is no more, following Monday’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court not to consider a stay to a state Supreme Court ruling that said the state’s Congressional district violated the state Constitution.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Nah, nah, nah, — nah, nah, nah — heeeeeey, goodbye.
No, we’re not talking about the Patriots’ hopes for a Super Bowl...
Hyland, Murtagh named Chesco law enforcement officers of the year
WEST CHESTER — Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan was joined by law enforcement from around Chester County on Friday for the annual law enforcement officer of the year awards ceremony (the “LEO Award”). The LEO Award is presented to the most outstanding law enforcement officer in Chester County every year. The ceremony this year was in Courtroom 1 of the Chester County...
A February SuperSix just for Valentine’s
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Happy (almost) Valentine’s Day! Not that we ever really need an excuse to shop…but, a holiday does ramp up the intensity. I have found some fun ideas, all under $100!
Here we go…
JCrew Ruffle Neck Pullover (on sale for $60!) :
On Stage: Emmanuel is the guitar players’ guitar player
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Tommy Emmanuel
Tommy Emmanuel is a guitarist that other accomplished guitarists go out of their way to hear play. He is one of only five musicians handpicked by his mentor, Chet Atkins, as a Certified Guitar Player (CGP).
On February 3, Emmanuel will perform an area show at the Keswick Theater (291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, 215-572-7650, www.keswicktheatre.com).
What To Do: Before a ‘Super’ Sunday, Plein Air and more on Saturday
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Plein Air in Chadds Ford
Okay, it’s a given that most of you will be hunkered down Sunday to watch all 19 hours of pregame — and of course, Super Bowl 52 featuring the Philadelphia Eagles. Even if you don’t love football, there’s local pride, the commercials — and yes, the food. So, even from here, we can see the big red crossout on...
On Stage: Anna Meredith is not like anyone else
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Anna Meredithna Meredith, Abbie Gardiner, Chosen Dance, Hannah Wicklund, Sin City Band,
In 1966, the Kinks had a hit with a song titled “I’m Not Like Anybody Else.”
Now, more than a half-century later, another Brit musician could adopt the title as her motto.
Anna Meredith, who will headline a show at The Foundry at Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal...
On Your Table: Groundhog Day leaves us between seasons – a great time for soup
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Versatile soups such as Vietnamese Pho bridge the gap between winter and spring.
Well, will he or won’t he?
I’m referring of course to whether Punxsutawney Phil will pop back into his burrow after seeing his shadow. This is considered to be a predictor that spring isn’t coming soon. Or, if he enjoys a cloudy day we can hope for its...
On Stage: Kimbra’s album delayed, but not her passion
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Kimbra
Originally, Kimbra’s show on January 31 at Union Transfer (1026 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, 215-232-2100, www.utphilly.com) was supposed to be one of the earliest gigs on a tour supporting her new album “Primal Heart” on Warner Bros. Records.
“The album was supposed to be released on January 19,” said Kimbra, during a recent phone...
