Yup, it’s ‘Lawyers, Guns and Money’ time
Could the unthinkable happen in Unionville on Election Day?
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
It’s not even Labor Day yet and Election 2016 is already deeply into weeds of crazy, with apparent Russian Intelligence hackers seeking to impact two local congressional races, the local Corporate Republican Liberation Front is up to its old tricks and once unthinkable scenarios are now entirely plausible...
What To Do: Enjoy these last weekends of summer
One last warm weekend before school starts for many in the area
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The New Holland Summer Fest takes place this weekend.
With only a few summer weekends left in 2016, many area residents are taking advantage of the warm weather by driving east to the New Jersey shore or driving north to resorts in the Poconos.
This weekend, driving west is also a good option...
School start time changes shouldn’t be rushed
Right now, it appears Unionville-Chadds Ford may be only district pushing for change
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
There has been increasing talk about changing the start time for middle and high schools in Chester County — driven largely out of Unionville — part of a larger dialogue going on nationally.
While its clear that the science supports such a move — teens seem to have built-in...
Art Watch: Artists talk about their work
Sometimes the words behind the art is just as captivating
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
If you have ever thought of hearing an artist discussion in a gallery or museum, but hesitated, perhaps this recounting of the most recent artist talk at Church Street Gallery will inspire you to take the plunge. These days most galleries, art associations and art shows have an hour or so dedicated to...
On Stage (Extra): The Bangles keep it relevant
80s power pop group celebrates new album with show at the TLA
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Bangles. Photo by Karen Filter.
There are a lot of bands from the 1980s that are coming back on the scene but they have little relevance to the bands they were three decades ago — or to what today’s music is all about.
The Bangles, one of the era’s steadiest hit makers, are back...
On Stage: 55th annual Philly Folk Festival on tap
Folk stars shine at Delaware Valley institution
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Hello Strangers
Thankfully, the oppressive heat wave that has blanketed the area lately seems to have reached its final stages. That’s good news for everyone — especially for the thousands of music fans who will be attending this weekend’s Philadelphia Folk Festival.
The Philadelphia Folk Festival...
Art Watch: Members’ show at Oxford Art Alliance
Broadway comes to West Chester
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The 2016 Oxford Arts Alliance Member’s Show starts this Friday, August 19th, with an opening at their Third Street gallery from 5-8pm sponsored by Armstrong Cable Company.
“This year’s Member’s Show is a real community art show, exhibiting art by the professional artist to the weekend amateur – which...
On Your Table: Take corn beyond the cobb
Try pasta with a creamy corn sauce and summer vegetables
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Enjoy corn pureed and used as a sauce over pasta dressed with fresh summer vegetables.
The saying goes that corn should be “knee high by the fourth of July”. Well this year’s crop certainly has surpassed that standard here in the midst of August. Today, driving down a rolling country...
Just a few (ok, maybe more) thoughts about Rio Olympics
Random comments and the road to ‘meh’
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Thanks to the ridiculous back and forth between Trump and Hillary, it’s hard to be proud of being an American. Thankfully, the Olympics have provided a much needed boost to our country’s confidence.
But, here’s the part that sounds like me…I’m over it. I start out with boundless enthusiasm;...
Tribute to a great man: Mayor Kennedy
Meanwhile, Trump claims PA election will be ‘rigged’
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
In a week that we should be celebrating the legacy of a Chester County legend — James C. Kennedy, the long-time Mayor of South Coatesville who passed away Thursday at the age of 99 — we are forced to deal with the specter of a presidential candidate who claims the commonwealth’s elections are...
