Aldi Supermarket coming to East Marlborough
Several projects approved for Route 82
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – The township Board of Supervisors meeting was held on Monday night, Sept. 11. After a moment of silence honoring the victims the infamous terrorist attacks on this day 16 years ago, the board conducted business as usual including the approval of a conditional use order for an Aldi Supermarket –...
On Stage: Mancari offers new treats for the ears
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Becca Mancari
People have many different preferences when it comes to music listening tastes.
Some prefer the ultimate familiar. Just look at the popularity of radio stations with oldies or classic rock formats.
Some prefer current music – again with a sense of familiarity. So many EDM acts and modern rock bands adhere to a pattern – an act will introduce...
Split UCFSD board to vote on Rt. 82 project Monday night
By JP Phillips, Staff Writer, The Times
A rendering of some of the proposed improvements for Route 82 in front of Charles F. Patton Middle School.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Not all Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Board Members are sold on the school district’s/Township’s proposal to slow traffic and enhance pedestrian safety on Route 82. Although the proposal was presented to the Board last...
Art Watch: Under the Influences and giving back for Harvey
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
So many great shows and art events happening this weekend that it will be very difficult for you to choose which event to go to!
After months of an important retrospective show of Andrew Wyeth’s works, Somerville Manning Gallery opens this Friday with “Under the Influences,” a wonderful show that pairs a contemporary artist’s work with...
Wolf visits Coatesville redevelopment projects
Gov. Tom Wolf, pictured with James DePetris, CEO of DEPG Associates (left) and City Council member Ed Simpson (right), greeted residents at Fuel City Cafe as he visited Coatesville Friday to tour the revitalization project that is now underway in the city.
By Lauren Parker, News Editor, The Times
COATESVILLE – Gov. Tom Wolf paid a surprise visit to the city Friday afternoon to observe the...
A Super Six to celebrate September
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Alright PSL lovers (Pumpkin Spiced Lattes for all of you who refuse to pay $6 for a signature Starbucks coffee) it’s the month you’ve been waiting for! September is here in all its glory. I hope that you are heading to the 32nd Annual Mushroom Festival today to soak up some small town fun. I am actually in NYC at Fashion Week and I can’t wait to...
Unionville holds off Avon Grove, 14-6, in defensive battle
Unionville’s Zach Lawrence takes down Avon Grove QB Shane Wolford during Friday night’s game. Jim Gill photo.
By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — With the hurricane damage of Harvey in Texas very much on the minds of all in attendance (not to mention the impending damage of Hurricane Irma in Florida), neighboring Unionville and Avon Grove got together Friday to...
What To Do: Chadds Ford Days brings back the past
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Every year, there are two constants with the weekend after Labor Day — the weather will be better than it was on Labor Day Weekend and the Chadds Ford Historical Society will be hosting its annual event known as Chadds Ford Days (John Chads House, Route 100, Chadds Ford, 610-388-7376, www.chaddsfordhistory.org).
This year, the well-attended festival,...
10,000 Maniacs show highlights big Mushroom Fest weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
10,000 Maniacs
After three decades, anniversaries begin to take on a special significance. They almost demand more attention.
This weekend marks the 32nd anniversary of the annual Mushroom Festival in downtown Kennett Square (http://mushroomfestival.org).
On Stage: Batten makes rare area appearance
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Jennifer Batten
To land the gig as lead guitarist for Michael Jackson’s world tours during the height of his world-wide popularity, you had to be an amazing musician – a musician who could handle the complexities of the pop legend’s arrangements.
To be able to tour and record with Jeff Beck, one of rock’s all-time great guitarists, you had to be...
