On Stage (Bonus): See Heather Maloney in a whole new light
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Heather Maloney
Area music fans – get ready to see Heather Maloney in a whole new light.
Maloney is a singer-songwriter-rocker from western Massachusetts who has released several critically-acclaimed albums – the most recent being “Making Me Break” in 2015.
She has been recording and playing her music live since 2009 and has had numerous performances...
Chester Co.: Where men are men and the congressmen are nervous
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
That loud sigh of relief you might be hearing is coming from our three local members of Congress — Ryan Costello (R-6), Pat Meehan (R-7) and Lloyd Smucker (R-16) — when it became clearer that the White House wouldn’t force a vote on the revised replacement for the Affordable Care Act this coming week.
While the text of the revised legislation isn’t out,...
On Stage (Extra): Everything Turned To Color’s Chesco roots
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Everything Turned To Color
“Everything Turned to Color” may sound like a phrase uttered by someone who took a hit of LSD while watching an old black-and-white movie.
In reality, Everything Turned to Color is the name of a talented new trio featuring Kyle Weber (vocals, electric guitar), Bryan Weber (vocals, acoustic guitar) and Neha Jiwrajka (vocals,...
What To Do: Earth Day, more important than ever
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Earth Day has been becoming more necessary every year. Now, because of the political turn of events in last November, efforts to protect the earth are crucial.
Earth Day has been featuring celebrations all around the world for more than 40 years.
There are a number of special Earth Day festivities in the area this weekend, including the “Earth Day Walk...
Kennett backs fight against Gerrymandering
Township swears in two new police officers
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Governor Tom Wolf presents Kennett Township staff with the 2017 Local Government Excellence in Building Community Partnerships award, in recognition of the creation of Barkingfield Park. Courtesy: Kennett Township.
KENNETT – The room was packed during Wednesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting as dozens of citizens...
On Stage: Tough choices tonight for music lovers
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Sabaton
Area fans of heavy metal music have a tough decision to face on April 20. If their preferred metal music is Swedish heavy metal, they have a really tough decision to face
If they want to attend a live concert featuring one of Sweden’s top international bands, they face an excruciating choice – a choice between war-inspired metal or prog rock-influenced...
Art Watch: Art celebrates Earth Day
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This Friday, April 21, The Oxford Arts Alliance celebrates Earth Day with an exhibition that is a delight to the senses, “Living Art”. The opening reception is from 5-8pm, and the show continues through May 12th. Also celebrating Earth Day this week is Street Road Artist’s Space, at 725 Street Road in Cochranville, with interesting discussions...
Bayard Taylor to return to library name, sort of
Members of Kennett Square Borough Council listen to a report on updates regarding the Kennett Library, Monday night.
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE – Somehow, it seemed inevitable that Bayard Taylor would get back into the picture.
At Monday night’s meeting of the Kennett Borough Council, it was announced that the new Kennett Library building will be renamed as the...
On Stage (Extra): Dave Davies, gets the kinks out, working solo
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Dave Davies
The Kinks got their start in 1963 in the Muswell Hill section of North London.
Recognized as one of the most important and influential rock acts of the 1960s and early 1970s, the Kinks closed up shop around 1996 and were inducted into the U.K. Music Hall of Fame in November 2005.
Since the band’s demise almost two decades ago, lead guitarist...
On Your Table: Nothing says Spring like asparagus
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Delicious asparagus Chowder makes for a great spring dish.
Nothing screams spring more than asparagus, well maybe peas.
Even though it’s available all year long, asparagus is most perfectly cooked when locally available. That’s when it tastes the best. Steamed, boiled, sautéed, roasted, grilled — asparagus takes on different qualities however...
