On Stage (Extra): Cinderella comes to Wilmington
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Cinderella at the Rodney Street Playhouse.
“Cinderella,” one of the most popular fairy tales in the world, exists in many forms – more than you would imagine.
“Cinderella,” or “The Little Glass Slipper,” is a folk tale with thousands of variants throughout the world. The oldest documented version comes from China, and the oldest European version...
Abortion ban makes no religious, moral or political sense
Rushing through SB3 is a suicide play for Pa. GOP
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
On a very special Monday edition of “Why Your State Legislature Sucks,” let me chat with you for a moment about state Senate Bill 3.
With the myriad of problems facing our commonwealth, it is this bill, which addresses exactly none of them, that will likely dominate headlines this week and beyond in Pennsylvania.
With...
Super Six: Galentine’s Day edition
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Galentine’s Day is right around the corner. February 14th (in case you’re confused). It’s the national holiday where women should be showered with gifts just because they are fabulous. Conveniently, it is also the first Sunday of the month, which means it’s time for my Super Six. So ladies, print out this article and thank me on the 15th. Here...
What To Do: Underground Railroad tour in honor of Black History Month
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
On February 4, at 2 p.m., the Kennett Underground Railroad Center (South Willow Street, Kennett Square, 484-544-5070, www.kennettundergroundrr.org) is presenting “Freedmen, Fugitives and Friends,” a free tour in honor of Black History Month.
Guides will lead visitors through the Borough to see the houses and hear the stories of Kennett Square Quakers...
On Stage: Ben Vaughn closes Tin Angel, Saturday
The famed Philly venue’s first performer will be its last
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Ben Vaughn (center) brings his Quintet to the final two shows at Philly’s Tin Angel., Saturday. Mike McGann photo.
Alpha (α) and omega (Ω) are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet.
They also could be used to describe the final night at The Tin Angel (20 South Second Street,...
Groundhog, forecasters agree: six more weeks of winter
PUNXSUTAWNEY – The big rodent and the science guys are on the same page, and it isn’t good news if you hate cold, wet winter weather in Chester County.
As is a Pennsylvania tradition, Punxsutawney Phil — the groundhog — peeked out of his warren and saw his shadow, and apparently immediately returned to his burrow to binge-watch Netflix.
Don’t Retire, Refire: Facing the challenges of Alzheimer’s
By Gail Suplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
To my Readers, while my articles, up to now, have been focused on keeping well, staying sharp and getting excited about this next chapter in our lives, what if we have challenges that are keeping us from fulfilling our ReFirement desires.
I am so excited to share with you information of an event in our neck of the woods that I feel you will very much appreciate...
Iacocca announces bid for District Justice
Al Iacocca
Kennett Square/Unionville attorney and East Marlborough Township resident, Al Iacocca, has declared his candidacy for Magisterial District Judge. The seat, District Court 15-3-04, remains vacant following Hon. Daniel Maisano’s retirement last January.
The District Court serves the residents of Birmingham, East Marlborough, Kennett, Newlin, Pennsbury, and Pocopson Townships, as well...
The gifts that cancer gave me
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
My Dear Readers,
Well, I’ve been looking forward to writing to you all with good news…and of course, I was always having to prepare myself that that day may never come…
However, miracles do happen every day, and I am one of them.
I am in remission from my Ovarian Cancer!
Art Watch: Playing games at the Art Trust
Plus, four First Friday art gallery openings
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
First Friday is always exciting as it heralds in new art shows for the month, and usually entertains us with fun, free, and friendly artist receptions that involve food, wine and lots of lively conversation. The most unusual new art show by far, very far, is the “Twister” exhibition opening at The Art Trust...
