Congress members can’t hide from the voters
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The phone rang the other night during dinner, it was a phone “town hall” for U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan (R-7) — I happen to live in the 7th — but the timing was lousy and as a practicing journalist, I kind of feel like it is inappropriate as a journalist to participate in such events.
And to be honest — Meehan and his colleagues need to put on their big boy...
What To Do: Time for Kennett Winterfest
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Something special is brewing in Kennett Square this weekend — a popular annual event known as the Kennett Winterfest. Usually, tickets are already sold out by this time but this year some tickets remain.
The Fifth Annual Kennett Winterfest (http://kennettwinterfest.com/) will be held on February 25 from 12:30-4 p.m. at 600 South Broad Street in Kennett...
Fair DistrictsPA forum takes on Gerrymandering
Carol Kuniholm, Chair of Fair Districts PA, addressing the audience, Wednesday night at West Chester Henderson High School.
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
WEST CHESTER – Political strategist Karl Rove once said, “He who can control redistricting can control Congress.” At her presentation Wednesday at Henderson High School, Fair Districts PA Chair Carol Kuniholm used this quote to...
Kennett’s Feliciano scales new heights in pole vault
By Hannah Christopher, Running Editor, The Times
Xavier Feliciano at the Pennsylvania Indoor Track Carnival at Lehigh University.
Xavier Feliciano is an extraordinary person who is a senior at Kennett High School. His pole vaulting coach Paul Eyanson is also extraordinary, and the two of them together have accomplished great heights.
Literally and physically the team of these two have made...
On Stage: Riverdance dances through more than two decades
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
If it seems as if “Riverdance” has been around forever — it’s because it has been around forever. If you’re not of the age to drink legally in Pennsylvania or Delaware, then you weren’t even born yet when “Riverdance” made its stage debut in London
Its popularity never seems to wane. Like the Energizer Bunny and Betty White, “Riverdance”...
Art Watch: New moon rising over Chester County
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week there are some very special art events that are opening in our area. From big art openings at two local museums to space-clearing- new-moon rituals in Cochranville, there are always interesting art activities in and around Chester County every week.
A view of Chester County by photo contest winner Lee Schlingmann.
Before we kick off the art week, congratulations...
Bowden announces run for Kennett school board
Mark Bowden
KENNETT SQUARE — Mark Bowden, the bestselling author of “Black Hawk Down” and other titles, announced Tuesday he is running for a seat on the Kennett Consolidated School District Board this year.
A resident of Kennett Square Borough, Bowden is seeking the open seat for the borough on nine-member board, and plans to cross-file to run in both the Democratic and a Republican primaries...
On Your Table: Gumbo is for Mardi Gras
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Mardi Gras, the New Orleans celebration of Fat Tuesday which is marked by eating, drinking and parading. The raucous event preceding the start of Lent will soon be upon us. Let’s face it, Mardi Gras is an excuse to party, or at least host friends over for a festive dinner. And gumbo in its many variations is at the heart of Mardi Gras celebrations.
So...
A few fashion tips for the guys
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Last week’s article was a flashback to my amazing NY Fashion Week experience from 2015. I was thrilled to witness, first hand, the energy of a runway show. It was a revealing introduction as to how the inspiration of haute couture trickles down to the trends that end up in our favorite stores.
Great fashion is NOT for “females only.” I think that...
A brave new world for local Congress members
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
It is a brave (cough-cough) new world for some of our elected officials — specifically the three gentlemen who hold congressional seats in Chester County and find themselves coming home to districts this week they may not recognize.
Yes — we’ll grant everything is new for U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker, who is little more than a month in from joining the world’s...
