On Stage: ‘Waitress’ shows the power of pie
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
‘Waitress’ at The Kimmel Center.
Never underestimate the power of pie – especially fresh-baked cherry pie. Just ask fans of the original “Twin Peaks” series.
Pies play a role in the hot musical “Waitress,” which the Kimmel Center’s Broadway Philadelphia series in bringing to Philly this week for a six-day run at the Forrest Theatre...
Fly Eagles, Fly
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
It’s been quite a week of celebrating in Philadelphia! Just a few days shy of Valentine’s Day, there has been nothing but love in the air thanks to that incredible win last Sunday.
I will be honest (even at the risk of being ostracized) and tell you that I am not a die-hard football fan. I can count on one hand the number of regular season games I...
The new map is here! And it’s probably doomed
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Those of you old enough to remember Steve Martin’s film tour de force (yes, tongue in cheek), The Jerk, may remember the scene when his character runs about shouting “The new phonebook is here! The new phonebook is here!” might find the Pennsylvania GOP’s dump of a new Congressional map Friday night a bit of deja vu.
Those of you too young to remember The...
On Stage: John5 bring a diverse audience to Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
John5
Fans who love progressive music with an emphasis on tasty string work – guitar, electric violin, mandolin — should not even think of being anywhere but the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) on the evening of February 10.
The dynamite double-bill will be headlined by John 5 and the Creatures...
What To Do: Love — and chocolate — is in the air
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Kennett Chocolate Fest
Once the Christmas holidays are over, the dog days of winter start to set in.
A holiday is always a good way to break up the doldrums of a grey winter and Valentine’s Day is always equal to the task.
Valentine’s Day Weekend has arrived so here are a few suggestions on how to celebrate the occasion with your sweetheart. There...
Wolf, DEP under fire for Mariner East 2 construction restart
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) moved Thursday to fine Sunoco Logistics — but also allow construction work on the controversial Mariner East 2 pipeline to resume, drawing fire to both DEP and Gov. Tom Wolf from local environmental groups and elected officials.
DEP hit Sunoco with a $12.6 million civil penalty for permit violations...
On Stage: ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ brings the laughs
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Larry Lees
When audiences watch “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” – the current production at the Candlelight Theater (2208 Millers Road, Arden, Delaware, 302- 475-2313, www.candlelighttheatredelaware.org) – they fall into three categories.
There are those who have seen the film starring Michael Caine and Steve Martin, those who have never seen the film...
54-twin unit clusters approved in E. Marlborough
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – The East Marlborough Township Board of Supervisors approved the conditional use order for the Villages at Northridge development of 54-twin units. The 22.6 acres, located at the intersection of Gale Lane and Walnut Road, was revised several times to comply with more open space.
Andrew announces run for 160th State Rep.
Anton Andrew
Anton Andrew announced Wednesday that he will seek election to the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives. Andrew will be seeking to unseat Republican incumbent Stephen Barrar representing the 160th district, which covers parts of Chester and Delaware Counties. The district includes Kennett Square, Pennsbury, and Pocopson Townships in Chester County, as well as Chadds Ford, Concord,...
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;...
