Kennett supervisors OK Sinclair Springs plan
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Chief of Police Lydell Nolt discusses safety issues pertaining to the lighting plan for the Sinclair Springs development project.
KENNETT – Wednesday night’s meeting of the township Board of Supervisors was lit up by the Sinclair Springs project team, who came to answer questions about the development’s proposed lighting plan.
Developer...
Newlin supervisors to consider anti-Gerrymandering resolution tonight
To make clear to the Newlin Board the broad extent of support for the anti-gerrymandering legislation, volunteers created a pin-board map showing who in Newlin had signed the petition and with what political party they were affiliated. Red represents Republican, blue Democrat, and white Other.
NEWLIN – At its June 12th meeting, the Township Board of Supervisors will consider again a resolution...
Great gift ideas for Fathers’ Day
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I’m sorry, fellas. Last week I (selfishly) fixated on bathing suits for the ladies…even though your big day is next Sunday. I’m sure you must have been worried that I had forgotten about you. You probably felt neglected and mistreated. Never fear, I’m here to rectify things.
I must confess, I avoided writing about it because I find Father’s...
Is a ‘cross-fire hurricane’ bearing down on the 6th District?
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
“I was born in a cross-fire hurricane
And I howled at the morning driving rain
But it’s all right now, in fact, it’s a gas
But it’s all right. I’m Jumpin’ Jack Flash
It’s a gas, gas, gas”
— The Rolling Stones, Jumpin’ Jack Flash.
It’s pretty clear that politics over the next 18 or so months will be anything but calm,...
On Stage (Extra): The Mavericks defy labels
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Mavericks
Only a handful of American rock bands that have been able to rise to the top and then remain there indefinitely.
The Mavericks, who will be performing on June10 at the Sugarhouse Casino (1001 North Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, 877-477-3715, www.sugarhousecasino.com),www.thefillmorephilly.com), are one of those bands.
What To Do: Longwood celebrates new fountains with Gilbert & Sullivan
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
HMS Pinafore at Longwood Gardens.
In addition to the re-opening of its fountains in June, Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org) is hosting a special live production by the Savoy Company on June 9 and 10.
The Savoy Company, which is the oldest amateur theater company in the world, is dedicated solely to the production...
On Stage: Garlands Jeffreys’ love letter to NYC
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Garland Jeffreys
Garland Jeffreys, who has been making interesting music for close to five decades, has just released his 15th studio – “14 Steps to Harlem.”
“This is one of the best records I’ve ever made,” said Jeffreys, during a phone interview Monday afternoon from his home in New York City.”
On June 8, Jeffreys, who has played the area...
On Your Table: Summer is a great time for pot luck dinners
And how to get your guests to do most of the work
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
For a potluck, individual servings can often do better than large casseroles.
There’s no better time of the year to gather small groups of friends or relatives for dinner on warm summer evenings. The best approach is to enlist anyone who can work the grill, and beg everyone to make his or her...
Art Watch: an ‘Insatiable eye’ for art
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This weekend, “The Insatiable Eye” opens at Church Street Gallery and also check out “Operation” which is on view through July 28th at the Art Trust at the Meridian Bank. The first ever Montgomery County Studio tour is also this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, and next week David Katz opens in Coatesville and Galer Estate Winery hosts the...
All About Connecting: Just go for it
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
We’ve all heard from friends, family members, and co-workers, that they are “sort of” dating, but don’t know if it’s going to lead to anything. Many of our clients at All About Connecting say the same thing to us. Then, they wonder why the relationship just peters out. To all of my readers, I promise you will do better to JUST GO FOR IT!
As Nick...
