Violence is never the solution
We need to put aside anger and talk about what’s going on and why
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
We live in angry times, something we should all be worried about.
From the Republican National Convention in Cleveland to the streets of our cities, folks are expressing their anger, often at each other and not in particularly helpful or useful ways.
Like everyone else, I’m horrified by the...
Op/Ed: Don’t despair, volunteer
By Kathleen Meehan Do, Executive Director Kennett After-School Association/After-The-Bell
After The Bell in Kennett Square keeps middle school kids engaged and safe after school. But the program depends on local volunteers to make it a success.
It’s hard to turn the television or computer on these days without hearing more bad news. Reports about shootings, riots, and acts of terrorism can...
Kennett supervisors salute township police
New firetruck highlighted along with multiple projects
By Kelly O’Hara, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett Township’s Board of Supervisors discuss a potential zoning change during Wednesday night’s meeting.
KENNETT — Township officials took time during the Chief of Police report to express their thanks and pledge their support to the Kennett Township Police Department during Wednesday...
On Stage: Duran Duran still hungry
Ex ‘Men At Work’ frontman back from ‘Down Under’
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Duran Duran
MTV hit the airwaves in America in 1981. Right around the same time, Duran Duran was beginning its long musical career across the ocean in Birmingham, England in 1978.
A lot has changed since then. MTV is no longer a video-driven cable channel and synth-pop no longer...
Art Watch: Chester County schools make art to beautify their schools
Parents, artists working together to enhance schools
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
At the end of the school year, several Chester County schools completed huge beautification art projects that have transformed areas of their school environments into vibrant, joyful creative spaces. Greenwood Elementary School, in Kennett Square, just finished a large mosaic mural project for their lobby entrance,...
On Your Table: Zucchini is fresh, local and tasty
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Zucchini come in all shapes and sizes. Try stuffing one of these globe varieties with rice and vegetables for a new take on summer taste.
There’s no shortage of locally-grown zucchini this time of year, whether from home gardens or farmers markets, and while zucchini is available at the grocery year-round, it tastes best in season. Guess...
Just call me clueless
In a world of Pokemon Go and fried Twinkies, drunken gummis make sense
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Because my job requires me to scour the internet for inspiration and ideas, I stumble across the craziest things that usually make me shake my head. Could it be that I am just getting old and crotchety? Probably. But, I mean, COME ON…some of this stuff is cuckoo.
Case in point:...
On Stage (Extra): Zmeds keeping the Everly Bros. sound alive
Sixth annual 717 Fest in Lancaster, Sunday
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Birddogs
The Everly Brothers made pop music that was truly timeless. The brothers — Don and Phil Everly — had their own style of country-influenced rock that featured the kind of tight harmonies that only brothers can produce.
The Everly Brothers made their last recording as a duo in 1998. On January...
What To Do: Turks Head Music Fest rocks it in West Chester
A hot weekend of music, history fun and more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Turk’s Head Music Festival in West Chester (Everhart Park, Bradford Avenue and Everhart Street, West Chester, 610-436-9010, http://www.turksheadfestival.com) just keeps rocking on year-after-year — and just keeps getting better.
On Stage: Anna Rose packs a lot into a small package
Also: Navy Gangs hit Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Anna Rose
Anna Rose may be short in stature but she carries a lot of music in her 5-foot body. And, Rose may be young but she carries lifetimes of music and entertainment traditions in her DNA.
Rose’s music combines her powerful vocals with a solid music backing that draws from rock, blues and R&B. The New York-based singer/songwriter/guitarist...
