On Stage: Rubblebucket gets things going
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Rubblebucket
Rubblebucket is a band that has no trouble getting things going.
The Brooklyn-based indie-pop band got 2017 going with the release of an impressive EP — a brand-new collection of four songs titled “If U C My Enemies.”
Rubblebucket got the EP going with a high-energy song called “Donna,” a lively track that features movement-inducing...
And so it begins: 926 bridge to close Feb. 13
PennDOT to start bridge replacement over Brandywine
The official detour route for the bridge closing, from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
After a nearly two-decade wait, work is slated to finally begin on replacement of the Route 926 bridge over Brandywine Creek in Pocopson and Birmingham — with the bridge and nearby roadways closing on Feb. 13.
The $8.6 million replacement project...
Art Watch: ‘Art Spirit and Beyond’ with Karl Kuerner
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
West Chester University’s John H. Baker Gallery will be celebrating a lifetime of encouraging the artistic spirit with the exhibition “Art Spirit and Beyond.” The exhibition will include works by artist Karl Kuerner and 50 of his students more than 500 students from over the past 30 years, on display from January 23-February 24 2017.
Dr. Kuerner’s...
Hundreds (or more) from Chester Co. participate in marches
From Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia to West Chester, local voices heard
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Just a handful of the attendees in Washington D.C. who rode buses from the Kennett Area Democrats, who brought more than 200 residents to the nation’s capital, Saturday.
Hundreds, possibly thousands, of Chester County residents participated in Saturday’s Women’s March — which...
Falling tree kills Kennett man in Caln
CALN — A Kennett Square man was killed Monday morning when a tree fell on his vehicle as he was driving south on North Caln Road, Township Police said.
On Your Table: Top 10 food trends for 2017
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
According to the National Restaurant Association, local foods will be a hot choice in 2017. This is no surprise to Aimee Olexey of Talula’s Table in Kennett Square.
When asked if this was a new trend or a current way of eating, Aimee said that her mission of serving local food with a focus on seasonal products has been a long-standing tradition....
March on, Sister!
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
As I type, women (and men and children) are marching in cities all over this country. I was not able to get there physically…so, this article will be my contribution to the cause.
I have read a lot of criticism on social media questioning the purpose of participating in such an event. How can it really change anything?
I guess the answer leads to...
Op/Ed: Volunteering to cuddle needy newborns
Drug-addicted babies need volunteers
By Susan Rzucidlo, Special To The Times
I confess, I typically read two newspapers a day as well as online papers and other news sites and listen to news radio. Occasionally, I share what I read on social media. Last week I shared a story on my Facebook page from The Philadelphia Inquirer about volunteer cuddlers, who hold and help newborns who are, in most...
What To Do: Celebrating the orchid at Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Orchids at Longwood Gardens
The largest family of flowering plants is the orchid — a flower that is acclaimed as one of the most beautiful, delicate and graceful flowers in the world. The Royal Botanical Gardens of Kew list over 20,000 accepted species with about 800 new species added each year. Additionally, horticulturists have more than 100,000...
On Stage (Extra): Saying goodbye to the Tin Angel
Dar Williams’ show kicks off two weeks of farewell events
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Dar Williams
Picture a situation in which an older and much-loved friend was diagnosed with a terminal illness and had just a few weeks left to live – despite having the appearance of being healthy. Friends would come from near and far to pay their respects, share some memories and say goodbye.
That’s...
