On Stage: No ‘Spin’ zone, Barron goes solo at The Flash
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Chris Barron
Whenever the Spin Doctors come to the area, they draw a crowd – not surprising for a band that has been popular for almost three decades.
One of the main cogs in the success of the band has been Chris Barron, who is the group’s guitarist and main songwriter.
On January 27, Spin Doctors fans will have a rare opportunity to hear Barron perform...
Meehan won’t seek reelection in the 7th
U.S. Rep. Patrick Meehan (R-7)
Amidst a scandal involving alleged sexual harassment of a staffer and a public payout of funds to settle, U.S. Rep. Patrick Meehan (R-7) announced Thursday that he would not seek reelection for his seat in Congress from the 7th District.
Meehan came under increasing pressure this week after a New York Times story detailed an alleged harassment incident with a now...
What To Do: Remembering the art of Weymouth
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Way Back: The Paintings of George A. Weymouth
“Frolic” did more than just frolic and lead the carriage parade each year at Winterthur’s Point-to-Point event.
In addition to his roles as founder and board chairman of the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art, a philanthropist, and a land and cultural conservationist, George A. “Frolic”...
On Stage: Kiss The Sky
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Kiss The Sky
Attending a show by tribute band can be a risky proposition as the quality can range from acceptable to downright dreadful. There is a big caveat.
PA Supreme Court throws out Congressional district maps
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court
If you felt a certain fondness for Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has bad news for you: after a 4-3 ruling by the court Monday, it’s gone — and will be replaced by a newly shaped district by mid-February.
A majority of the justices ruled that the 2011 redistricting “clearly, plainly...
Meehan faces sexual harassment charge; booted from House Ethics Committee
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
U.S. Rep. Patrick Meehan (R-7)
U.S Rep. Patrick Meehan (R-7) is alleged to have sexually harassed a junior staffer and paid a settlement to her out of tax money, according to a detailed report in The New York Times, published Saturday.
Speaker of the U.S. House Paul Ryan moved late Saturday to remove Meehan from the House Ethics Committee and said through a spokesman...
Not enjoying a new ‘Frontier’ of air travel
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I am writing this article from seat 32E on Frontier Airlines. I’m on my way to Florida (sandwiched in between my two sisters) to surprise our mother for her birthday.
FYI, we are not flying first class.
I know this because I can see the cockpit door from where I’m located, midway on the aircraft.
Frontier is a no nonsense operation. They are here to...
On Stage: Twiztid fans can enjoy special show Friday
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Twiztid
Fans of Twiztid will have to wait a while until the outrageous rap duo goes on tour and heads to their towns this year.
But, Twiztid fans in this area don’t have to wait.
This weekend, Twiztid will play two shows in the East – one of which is tonight (January 19) at the Chameleon Club (223 North Water Street, Lancaster, 717-299-9684,http://www.chameleonclub.net).
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...
