On Stage (Bonus): Live ‘For Today’ tonight at TLA
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
For Today
For those who live “for today,” today is for you – especially if the “for today” in question is the band For Today.
For Today, a Christian metalcore band from Iowa, will bring its “Farewell Tour” on December 6 to the Theatre of the Living Arts (334 South Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1011, http://www.lnphilly.com).
Super Six: Extra special holiday gift edition
Six great options for those you love
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Hooray for the holidays! The countdown to gift giving is on and I have an awesome Super Six to get you ready. Plus, I threw in one (sorta) random pick that I have been fixated on and felt compelled to share. So, without further ado…
County to hike property taxes 4.95% for 2017
First increase since 2014
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners unanimously approved the 2017 budget this week. The budget calls for $460,094,845 in operating expenses and $87,504,129 for its capital budget.
“Led by our strategic priorities, including public safety and balanced growth, Chester County continues to invest in projects, programs and services that will benefit our residents...
Local Cross Fit offers classes to veterans and first responders
Promotes exercise and connecting with others
By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times
Veterans and their families meet for The Weekly Fight every Sunday at Cross Fit Inspire in Frazer to work out and support each other.
EAST WHITELAND – Cross Fit Inspire in Frazer has been doing great things for first responders and The Weekly Fight, a nonprofit organization for veterans and their families,...
What To Do: Christmas bursts out all over
Music, parades kick off Chester County holiday celebrations
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
One of the area’s most eagerly-anticipated holiday attractions is scheduled for this weekend. On December 3, the Kennett Symphony of Chester County will perform “Pops Goes the Holiday” at 7:30 p.m. at Unionville High School (750 Unionville Rd, Kennett Square, 610-444-6363, http://www.kennettsymphony.org).
The...
On Stage: Wright, Fischer bring distinctive voices to area
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Chely Wright
Two very distinctive and very influential female vocalists will be performing in the area in December 3 – Chely Wright in Sellersville and Lisa Fischer in Bryn Mawr.
Wright will be sharing the bill with the Amy Ray Band at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) on December 3.
Silence breeds intolerance in our schools
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.”
— John F. Kennedy, 1961, who erroneously attributed it to Edmund Burke.
By Mike McGann, Editor, the Times
As I sat and listened a Board of Education meeting for two hours of discussion about the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District’s largely exceptional standardized testing scores, a week ago, which followed...
Time for #GirlsDayOut in Kennett Square
Annual event offers fun, food and great gift options
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Attention Ladies! This Thursday, December 1st, is the date for the annual Holiday #GirlsDayOut in Kennett Square!
If you have never been to this celebration in the past, 2016 is your year to hop on the bandwagon. All day long, from 10am to 8pm, shop for amazing deals at some of the most fashionable...
What To Do: Holiday season kicks off with fun events
Holiday Light Parade in Kennett Square among busy weekend of activities
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Holiday Light Parade in Kennett Square.
Now that Thanksgiving 2016 is history, the floodgates have burst open and unleashed a torrent of annual traditional holiday events and activities.
The holiday season will officially arrive in Kennett Square on November 27 when Downtown Kennett...
On Stage: After the feast, a feast for the ears
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Sounds
Thanksgiving is a very laid-back day for most people (except those preparing dinner) – a day filled with eating, drinking, partying and watching special TV shows such as parades and traditional football games.
When the day after Thanksgiving arrives, it’s a day to shake off the lethargy, get energized and power into a festive three-day weekend.
