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...
Op/Ed: It’s all in the planning
By Michelle Kichline, Chair, Chester County Commissioners
Michelle Kichline
Chester County is widely known as a beautiful and happy corner of Pennsylvania. As a matter of fact, we are considered the fourth happiest county in America. Ours is one of the best counties in which to live, work, and raise a family, and it falls upon our local government to maintain the high quality of life that...
DA expands Child Abuse Unit as reports spike
From left, Megan King, Emily Provencher, Christine Bleiler, and Oscar Rosado are part of a growing team to deal with a spike in child abuse complaints in the Chester County District Attorney’s Office.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Friday that child abuse reports are continuing to increase in volume in Chester County — in part because of new state...
What To Do: Malvern Retreat House Art Show
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Chester County hosts a huge number of special events every year and the annual schedule is always filled with art shows and equestrian events.
One of the most anticipated art shows each year is Malvern Retreat House’s Art Show (McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center, 315 South Warren Avenue, Malvern, 610-644-0400, www.MalvernRetreat.com).
