Trump puts local candidates in a deplorable situation

No good choice for down ballot GOP candidates By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Um, now what? If you think the average American doesn’t know what to think about the tapes revealed Friday involving Donald Trump’s comments on women, imagine if you happen to a Republican appearing on the Nov. 8 ballot for Congress or the State Legislature. I’m not going to address the actual content of the comments...

Holton visits West Chester to push registration, turnout

Wife of VP nominee Tim Kaine talks election, Hillary Clinton West Chester Mayor Carolyn Comitta shares a moment with Anne Holton, wife of Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Kaine during a voter registration event Saturday. By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times WEST CHESTER — Anne Holton, wife of Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Kaine visited the borough Saturday with a simple message:...

Bill was right: it’s a crazy system (part I of II)

By Nathaniel Smith, Columnist, The Times Bill Clinton was right about health insurance when he controversially said on October 3: “…The people that are getting killed in this deal are small business people and individuals who make just a little too much to get any of these subsidies. Why? Because they’re not organized, they don’t have any bargaining power with insurance companies, and...

Time for a closet overhaul

By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times My closet isn’t big enough for my clothes. Some (like my husband) may peek inside and think “no one person requires that much stuff.” Others (like my girlfriends in similar predicaments) think “poor Kelly, she really should be able to convert that spare bedroom into the closet of her dreams.” Potato, po-ta-toe. The point is, I need to re-organize....

GOP seems to be laying groundwork for two campaigns

As Trump implodes, Republicans pivoting to save down-ballot races By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times As we suggested last week, the heavy firepower is hitting Chester County now — and is likely to continue right up to the election. Already this week, we’ve seen Ted Danson in town stumping for Hillary Clinton and Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives (and former GOP Vice Presidential...

On Stage (Bonus edition): Mobley rocks it alone

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Mobley This is the time of year that bands – unless they are in the studio – love to be on the road. It is the season when touring dominates music acts’ schedules. Mobley is one of those acts that has headed out on tour – a tour that visits the area on October 9 for a show at MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 215- 925-6455, www.milkboyphilly.com). Even...

On Stage (extra): Joan Baez still going strong

Joan Baez By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Joan Baez has been making great music for more than 55 years.  She was one of the most influential folk artists in the 1960s and has remained relevant for over five decades. Baez, who has released more than 30 albums dating back to her eponymous debut in 1960, is equally known for her efforts as an activist. The popular singer-songwriter-musician...

What To Do: ‘Fall’ into great wine festivals

Also: October means scary, good fun for the whole family By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times  This is a weekend for wine aficionados to celebrate because there are two wine festivals on the calendar. Sipping crisp, chilled wines in a comfortable outdoor setting is a great way to spend a crisp, cool autumn afternoon. Fortunately, you have two good options to do that this weekend. On October...

Ryan visits Chesco to boost Costello

Speaker touts local Congressional candidates Scott Johnson, President of J-Tech, tells Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan (left) about how hard U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello (right) has worked for local constituents, during a tour of his Chester Springs facility, Thursday. By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times CHESTER SPRINGS — Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan...

On Stage: Lots of fun music choices this weekend

Whether you go for Alestorm or The Rocketboys, you can’t lose Alestorm By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Music fans can certainly get their money’s worth at a variety of venues over the next few days, including a two-night stretch at MilkBoy Philadelphia featuring The Rocketboys tonight and The Trews and 7Horse on Friday and a triple bill Friday at the Troc with The Faint, gang...