On Stage (Bonus): Pokey LaFarge, old-time with a new twist
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Pokey LaFarge
Pokey LaFarge’s new album “Manic Revelations” was just released on May 19 on Rounder Records. On the following day, he started a tour in support of the album with a special album release show at St. Louis’ The Pageant.
The tour makes a stop locally on July 14 at the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com)
‘Sucker Punch’ suspect faces additional charges
Barry Baker
The man charged with slugging a disabled man in front of a West Chester 7-11 faces additional charges, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said Thursday.
Barry Baker, 29, currently of Georgetown, DE, but a former East Fallowfield resident, now faces additional charges of Flight to Avoid Apprehension, Hogan said. Baker was the subject of a manhunt after videos showed him taunting...
What To Do: Turk’s head Music Festival keeps on rockin’
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Turk’s Head Music Festival in West Chester (Everhart Park, Bradford Avenue and Everhart Street, West Chester, 610-436-9010, http://www.turksheadfestival.com) just keeps rocking hard and rolling on — year-after-year.
The 35th Annual Turks Head Music Festival will be held on July 16 from noon-8 p.m. in the park at the west end of West Chester....
KCSD Board addresses parent concerns over class size
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Parent Lisa Anderson addresses the school board about class sizes on Monday night.
KENNETT SQUARE – Three weeks into summer, and some Kennett Consolidated School District parents are already thinking about the next academic year.
Lisa Anderson, a parent from New Garden Elementary School, addressed the board about recent and potential future increases in...
Pocopson residents push for delay on floodplain ordinance
A map showing much of the flood plain in Pocopson near the Brandywine Creek. Courtesy, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
POCOPSON – Many residents from Lenape Cabin Club, Inc., who live along the Brandywine River, attended the public hearing portion of Monday night’s township meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to ultimately adopt floodplain ordinance provisions in accordance to the...
So. Chesco Police seek help in finding missing woman
Erin Leigh Miller
Update, 11:10 a.m.: Police found Miller’s car in North Wilmington this morning.
The Southern Chester County Regional Police Department is investigating a report of a potentially endangered missing woman. The victim, Erin Leigh Miller, age 36 years was last seen by her parents on Monday, July 10, 2017 at approximately 7:45 a.m. in West Grove. It is reported that the victim...
On Stage: Dinosaur Pile-Up finds identity as a band
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Dinosaur Pile-Up
If you’re going to Chevelle’s show on July 13 The Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal Street, Philadelphia, 215-309-0150, www.thefillmorephilly.com), you’d be wise to get there shortly after the doors open.
Getting there early is not about getting a good place in front of the stage to watch – although that is another good reason –...
Art Watch: From wild African Dogs to Sound & Light journey in Wilmington
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Summer is a great time to take respite from the heat, and enjoy viewing art in the cool, open settings of a gallery space or museum. There are plenty of excellent shows currently on view at our local museums, galleries and art centers, which are continuing throughout the Summer, and this weekend we have two special new exhibitions to start up your art weekend...
Men are also being scammed through online dating sites
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
What are online dating scammers and why is it such a serious threat to people who are truly searching for love? “Scammers” work alone or part of an overseas mob network to use love to strip you of your assets by gaining your trust and asking for money or getting enough information from you to pry open your bank account. The financial numbers are staggering.
The...
Hartman announces new run for the 16th in 2018
Christina Hartman
LANCASTER — After surprising much of the local political world with both her ability to raise funds and attract voter support in a heavily Republican Congressional district in 2016, Christina Hartman announced Tuesday she would again seek the Democratic nomination for the seat in 2018.
Hartman lost a competitive race against current freshman U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker in the 16th...
