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...
All About Connecting: An update on my journey
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
My Dear Readers,
I promised to keep you up to date on my Ovarian Cancer journey, and since there’s nothing like fighting for your life that brings home the gift of all your relationships, I want to share with you an important message. The hero (or heroes) during this journey isn’t the patient; it’s the caregiver{s).
Don’t Retire, Refire: Embrace Spirituality
By Gail Suplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
I want to be clear on one very important point. Spirituality is completely different from religion. Religion is a particular sector with specific doctrine and/or rules attached. Spirituality has to do with self-realization that we, as individuals, are a part of a larger unit, a higher power. That is different for each and every human being because it lies...
