Pocopson art students honored; Rt. 82 proposal advances
By JP Phillips, Staff Writer, The Times
Pocopson Elementary art teacher Sam Hage with students whose artwork is currently decorating the lobby area of the Unionville-Chadds Ford Administration office. Students included: Ava Van Duesan, Trevor Dunne, Brynn Huyler, Eshaan Chanchal, Julien Arrouays, Samantha Greaves, Lilly Smolenski, Timmy Sherman, Logan Grayston, and Nathania Gushurst.
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On Stage (Spotlight): Colony House is not what it seems
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Colony House
Colony House, which is headlining a show on September 19 at Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal Street, Philadelphia, 215-309-0150, www.thefillmorephilly.com), is a band that could be confusing to people.
The quartet from Franklin, Tennessee – Caleb Chapman, lead vocals, guitar; Will Chapman, drums, percussion; Scott Mills, guitar, additional...
Federal, county officials celebrate preservation of Dilworth Farm
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
1st Delaware Infantry Regiment fires musket volley in honor of those who fought on both sides during the Battle of the Brandywine, prior to a ceremony announcing the preservation of the Dilworth Farm, Friday.
BIRMINGHAM — More than two centuries ago, the Continental Army fought and lost a major battle here to the British, leaving it — and the Revolutionary...
On Stage (Bonus): Sleeping With Sirens rocks The Foundry
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Sleeping With Sirens
Area fans of the band Sleeping With Sirens are in for a treat this weekend.
Sleeping With Sirens has embarked on a North American underplay tour this Fall in support of its new album “Gossip,” which will be released September 22 via Warner Bros. Records.
The four-week tour kicked off August 31 in San Francisco at Slim’s and will...
NY Fashion Week in review
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
A HUGE perk of working for Social Stylate (a full service creative marketing boutique, click here for more information : www.socialstylate.com) is being to attend some of the shows during New York Fashion Week. For those of you who may be unfamiliar, NYFW is basically a fashionista’s World Series/US Open/Kentucky Derby/SuperBowl all rolled into seven...
Unionville holds off Kennett, 50-36, in wild one
Unionville’s Connor Schilling led a potent Indian run attack as they held off a tough Kennett team, Friday night.
By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE – In the aftermath of a wild, high scoring contest between neighboring rivals, both Unionville and Kennett find themselves with more questions than answers after the Indians’ 50-36, Friday night, in Ches Mont American action.
For...
What To Do: Chester County Restaurant Festival dishes up good times
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Chester County Restaurant Festival
The Chester County Restaurant Festival (Gay Street and downtown area, West Chester, 610-436-9010, http://www.downtownwestchester.com/viewprogram.php?id=29), which has been treating visitors to the borough with the opportunity to sample a wide variety of gourmet treats, is closing in on its fifth decade
This year, the...
Kennett pledges support for DACA students
By Anne Uhle, Correspondent, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Consolidated School District said it will support students impacted by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) just days after President Trump announced that he would end the program in six months with the hope that Congress would come up with a legislative solution at its Board of Education meeting, Monday.
DACA is...
On Stage: Ramonda Hammer hitting its stride
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Ramonda Hammer
Ramonda Hammer is a relatively new Los Angeles grunge band that is beginning to hit its stride.
The foursome of Devin Davis, Andy Hengl, Justin Geter, and Mark Edwards just released a five-song EP called “Destroyers” on New Professor Records.
Now, Ramonda Hammer is out on tour in support of the disc – a tour that brings them to the area...
Questions about Rt. 82 safety plan don’t make sense
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The good news is that East Marlborough Township and the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District have developed a plan to make the Route 82 corridor slower — and more importantly — safer.
The $1 million project – which would largely be paid for by a federal grant, plus a smaller grant from the Longwood Foundation – would make the area near Unionville High...
