On Stage (Bonus): Diane Coffee wakes up Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Diane Coffee
Having played Philadelphia numerous times in recent years, Indiana-based Diane Coffee is returning to Philly to headline a show at Boot and Saddle (1131 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 215-639-4528, www.bootandsaddlephilly.com) on November 11.
Names are not always what they seem – especially in the music world.
Diane Coffee is not a female...
Tuesday’s election results were not all about Trump
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Not to mince words, but Tuesday was a bit of a stunner.
With the county’s Democrats sweeping the county row office races and making pickups in virtually every category from township supervisor to District Justice, it is clear that Chester County is no longer a one-party county.
And yes, to be sure, it was a bit of a referendum on President Donald Trump, as we...
What To Do: Honoring our Veterans
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
This is the weekend that America celebrates Veterans Day – a special holiday created to honor those who have served the nation as part of United States Armed Forces.
Valley Forge National Park (1400 North Outer Line Drive, Valley Forge, 610- 783-1000, www.nps.gov/vafo) is hosting a special “Veterans Day Commemoration” on November 11 beginning at 11...
East Marlborough zoning issues ignite controversy
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett Square-based attorney attorney John Jaros presenting access roads for Longwood Preserve during Monday night’s East Marlborough Board of Supervisors meeting.
EAST MARLBOROUGH – The Township Supervisors met on Monday, Nov. 6, and spent much of the two-hour meeting reviewing zoning issues for a proposed occupancy of a used car sales facility...
Op/Ed: Remembering and honoring those who serve and sacrifice
By Tom Wolf, Governor, Pennsylvania
Gov. Tom Wolf welcomes National Guard members returning home from duty in Kuwait last month.
On sunny Saturday afternoon last month, a military aircraft carrying returning servicemen and women approached the runway at Harrisburg International Airport, and families – parents, spouses, siblings, and children dressed in red, white and blue – raised handmade...
On Stage: Haley Reinhart covers a lot of ground
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Haley Reinhart
When Haley Reinhart brings her “What’s That Sound? Tour” to the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com) on November 10, she will treat her fans to live renditions of many of the songs from her latest album.
On September 22, the talented singer/writer Haley Reinhart released “What’s...
Medical marijuana inches closer, gambling shut out in Kennett
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Chief of Police Lydell Nolt shows a sample of new body armor recently purchased for the Kennett Township police department. Nolt said the vests could withstand high-powered rifle fire
KENNETT – As Pennsylvania gets ready to go to pot – medical marijuana, that is – the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors are preparing for proposals from licensed...
SHOCKER: Democrats sweep row offices, win up and down ballot
Updated: 3 p.m. with Comments from Chesco Dems chair Brian McGinnis
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Democrats (from left) Patricia Maisano for County Treasurer, Christina VandePol, Coroner, Margaret Reif, Controller and Yolanda Van de Krol , Clerk of Courts, swept to historic wins, Tuesday. Photo courtesy Chester County Democratic Committee.
Chester County’s Democrats won a stunning victory...
Don’t Retire, ReFire: Pay inspiration forward
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
Do you give yourself enough credit? Most of us don’t. If we did we would feel so much more fulfilled. It would give us a purpose. If you struggle with feeling a sense of purpose, consider inspiring someone else. The saying goes that it’s better to give than to receive. This certainly is true in my life.
No matter what our age, each of us...
Art Watch: The Magic of Metal
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The 2nd Annual Magic of Metal Show is this weekend, November 10th from 6-9pm, and Saturday November 11th from 10am-5pm. This exciting metal sculpture show features the work 9 local artists who work with metal to create their art, including: Rob Sigafoos, Dave Beck, Laurie Murray, Lele Galer, Hattie Weselyk, Jeff Bell, Ellen Durkan, Karen Delaney and Stan Smokler....
