What To Do: Orchids take center stage at Longwood Gardens

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Orchids at Longwood Gardens
If you were asked to name the largest family of flowering plants in the world, what would be your response?
If you chose the orchid, you’d be right on the money.
The largest family of flowering plants in the world is the orchid — a flower that is acclaimed as one of the most beautiful, delicate and graceful flowers in...
On Stage: Heather Maloney kicks off 2018 tour locally

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Heather Maloney
Heather Maloney is a singer-songwriter-rocker from western Massachusetts who has released several critically-acclaimed albums over the last decade. She has been recording and playing her music live since 2009 and has had numerous performances in this area – including Kennett Flash and Burlap & Bean.
On January 18, Maloney will kick...
On Your Table: With the Eagles in NFC Title game, make sure you eat to win!

By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
New Mexico Beef Chili packs a wallop and warms eaters right down to their toes.
Well the Eagles remain competitors for the Super Bowl, with one playoff game left — Sunday night’s NFC Title game against the Vikings — and we might watch the Bowl regardless of whether the Eagles are playing or not, just to watch the commercials. No matter...
Longwood FC announces new officers

EAST MARLBOROUGH — Longwood Fire Company promoted Mike Wells from Captain to Assistant Fire Chief during the organization’s annual reorganizational meeting.
“We have many great volunteers at Longwood and they are all willing to step up and take leadership positions,” Chief A. J. McCarthy said. “Two of our longtime leaders have stepped down and everyone here at Longwood thanks Mert LaBare...
A ‘Blush and Bashful’ Super Six for January

By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Whelp. All that posturing about writing meaningful content in the new year is on hold. Because, after conferencing with friends, it seems that most people hold my fashion picks in higher regard than my opinions on life. (sigh). Am I not as profound as I think I am?
Alas, I do love the excuse to shop in the name of journalism. So, I’m kicking off 2018...
Happy New Year! Surf’s up, baby!

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Happy 2018! Who’s got their surfboards ready?
Because, yeah, it is becoming increasingly likely that our friends in the Republican Party might not just be facing a wave, but rather a tsunami.
But before you rush out and scream “that dirty so-and-so Trump” (as apparently so many West Wing staffers seem to do daily, per Michael Wolff’s controversial new book),...
What To Do: Embrace the frosty weather

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
In this area, it seems people tend to stay inside more when winter arrives rather than enjoy the outdoors.
Winter in the Delaware Valley has its drawbacks – that’s for sure.
But, as long as you can handle cold weather, there are also many things for you to like about winter such as ice skating on frozen ponds or at indoor rinks, skiing, snowboarding...
On Stage: ASH grows from Chesco roots to become nationally acclaimed

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
ASH
West Chester’s Braham Crane put together his highly-acclaimed dance company in Chester County more than 10 years ago and called it A.S.H. (which stands for “Artists.Simply.Human”).
A.S.H. made its area debut in 2004 with a pair of shows at the Painted Bride Art Center. In 2006, Crane brought his company back to Philly for a show at the prestigious...
Arrest made in S. Coatesville murder

Dominic “Buddha” Poulson
Police and county detectives said Wednesday that they have made an arrest in a 2017 South Coatesville murder case — an incident where a dispute outside of The Malibu Club turned deadly.
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office and South Coatesville Police Department announced the arrest of Dominic “Buddha” Poulson for the murder of Victor...
Smile, it’s a new year

By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
In the last few days the extreme cold temperature of the northeast has frozen pipes, chilled the soul and made people with sensitive teeth frown.
When even smiling in the cold is too much for the teeth it’s a real concern. So many times we are asked what can be done. This month I am going to go over some tips to help keep those winter smiles.
It’s...