What To Do: A snowy, Bowie skate in Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Winter has its drawbacks – without a doubt. But, as long as you can handle cold weather, there are also many things for you to like about winter such as ice skating on frozen ponds (if the weather cooperates), skiing (if the weather cooperates), snowboarding (if the weather cooperates) and winter festivals (in all types of weather).
On January 14, the...
Was BuzzFeed right to publish alleged Trump dossier?
By Nathaniel Smith, Columnist, The Times
If those allegations weren’t news before January 10, they sure are now.
The post that contains the download to the full 35-page version of the allegations was viewed over 5,000,000 times in its first 3 days online. (The 2-page executive summary has not been posted.) Here is Buzzfeed’s self-justification:
“BuzzFeed News is publishing the...
On Stage: McCaslin inspired by Bowie
Sax ace who played on superstar’s final album is changed by working with him
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Donny McCaslin
It seems hard to believe that a year has gone by since rock legend David Bowie passed away but it’s true – almost to the day. Bowie died on January 8, 2016. Two days later, his final album “Blackstar” was released.
Recording of this album took place...
Donze announces run for District Justice
Jane Donze
Kennett/Unionville area attorney Jane Donze declared her candidacy for Magisterial District Judge for court # 15-3-04 – the seat vacated by Hon. Daniel Maisano who retired last year. The court serves Birmingham, Pennsbury, Pocopson, Newlin, Kennett and East Marlborough Townships and Kennett Square Borough.
The Magisterial District Court holds preliminary hearings in all felony and...
Happy 2017 – let’s make it a healthy year.
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
With each passing year one thing is undeniable, we are a year older. Let’s be a year wiser too. With the advent of great preventive care and good oral hygiene we have seen a dramatic increase in the number of people who get to middle age with little or no need for extensive dentistry.
Let’s not get complacent, teeth are like a classic...
Art Watch: Portia Mortensen opens at Church St. Gallery
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This Friday January 13th be prepared for a treat at Church Street Gallery, with the opening of “The Texture of Serenity” paintings by Portia Mortensen. Once a year, Church Street Gallery changes it up and presents an exhibit of purely abstract art, and Portia Mortensen is the abstract painter chosen for 2017. The artist reception is this Friday, January...
Chester Co. farmers, producers star again at Pa. Farm Show
The The Farm at Doe Run again was honored at the Pennsylvania Farm Show for its exceptional cheese.
HARRISBURG — Chester County farmers and producers received high marks from Pennsylvania Farm Show judges in Harrisburg this past weekend, resulting in an impressive array of ribbons in the show’s 101st year of operation.
Chesco Detectives add three investigators
The three newest Chester County Detectives: from left, John O’Donnell, Keith Cowdright and Ben Martin.
WEST CHESTER — It seems the loss for three local police departments will be the gain for the Chester County Detectives as the office formally announced the hiring of three veteran police officers to its staff, Monday.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced the hiring of John...
Super Six: Bonus edition to kick off 2017
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Happy New Year! I hope that you all had a glorious holiday break. It went too fast, in my opinion. To ease the blow of being back to reality, I threw in a bonus 2 for my Super Six January edition!
Here we go…
Social media mayhem: can we learn to agree to disagree?