On Stage: Santo still sweet with time off from HoneyHoney

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times It would make sense if the opening act on October 30 Boot and Saddle (1131 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 215-639-4528, www.bootandsaddlephilly.com) were called Honey. The opener for headliner Willie Watson is Suzanne Santo, who is one-half of the L.A.-based Americana band HoneyHoney. There’s no need for HoneyHoney fans to worry that the band has broken...

The Times’ Magazine: A sit down with Carolyn Comitta

Editor’s note: this is the first of what we hope will be a regular, magazine style feature on either a subject or personality of interest to Chester County. Like a true magazine feature, it is long-form and written from the author’s perspective. We welcome your comments, suggestions for future such pieces and input. State Rep. Carolyn Comitta (D-156) By Emily Pisano, Special to The...

Turning to the experts at No. 109 & Houppette

By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Writing this article week after week has truly honed my style skills. Over the past five years, I have researched so much about trends, tubes of mascara, and the art of finding the cutest, most comfortable shoe, I feel like an expert on all things fashion. Alas, I am not. (But, a girl can dream). Thankfully for all of you, I have friends with REAL knowledge....

On Stage: Peaceful music, or anything but on Sunday

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Abbie Gardner People view Sunday nights in different ways. Some like to relax and get ready for the upcoming work week while others like to do things to squeeze the most out of their weekends. For those who like to maximize their weekends by enjoying live music, there are two choices this Sunday that are polar opposites – a quiet show by a solo acoustic...

What To Boo: Halloween fun for everyone

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Halloween is just a few days away. Halloween, the holiday that features trick-or-treating and other ghostly fun events, takes its name from All Hallows Evening (Hallow e’en). Ghosts, ghouls, goblins and other entities from the other side are getting ready for their special day. The area schedule of Halloween attractions is huge and very diverse with something...

On Stage: Annie Haslam, Renassance back for a very special local show

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Annie Haslam It’s always a special occasion when Annie Haslam performs in the area. In recent years, she has made fans’ holiday seasons brighter with special holiday-themed shows. Now, she is returning for a very special show at the Keswick Theater (291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, 215-572-7650, www.keswicktheatre.com) on October 27. Haslam, who was...

What To Do: Celebrate Fall without being scary

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times While Halloween might be first and foremost in many minds this weekend, there are less scary, more relaxed ways to enjoy your fall weekend. Of course, for those of you who enjoy some scary good fun, we have an entire rundown of Halloween events in the area, here. Autumn weather seems to have finally arrived and now is the time to take advantage of what the...

On Stage: Hal Ketchum comes to West Chester

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Hal Ketchum Hal Ketchum has played his songs for fans all over the world. Now, Ketchum is bringing his music to West Chester. On October 26, Ketchum will headline a show at the Bravo Main Stage Theater at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 North High Street, West Chester, 610-356-2787, www.uptownwestchester.org). Ketchum is a country music artist...

Chesco donations to hurricane victims top 160,000 pounds

Damage as captured by Chester County Sheriff’s deputies in Port Aransas, Texas — a small community on Mustang Island, across from Corpus Christi, where Hurricane Harvey made landfall. Days after area first-responders returned from delivering 68,000 pounds of donations to victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, they began setting up a similar effort for Hurricane Irma’s Florida victims –...

Endorsement: Iacocca for District Justice

We have rarely, if ever, offered endorsements in local District Justice races. We remain uncomfortable with the idea of electing the judiciary — a needless introduction of partisan politics into our justice system. However, the race that has unfolded in District 15-3-04 — which encompasses the Unionville and Kennett areas — has been deeply disturbing in its level of nastiness since the primary...