On Stage: Celebrating 20 years of Riverdance
Also: Fillmore rocks out with busy schedule this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The 20th year of Riverdance is celebrated at The Kimmel Center now through June 19. Photo by Jack Hardin.
Like most weekends during the summer months, the schedule of live entertainment in the area this weekend features a cornucopia of acts and shows. There is something that can please almost any...
KCSD passes final 2016-17 budget
Taxes to increase by 2.23% under $81.7M spending plan
By Kelly O’Hara, Correspondent, The Times
Bancroft Elementary School Principal Leah McComsey presents 12 students with certificates honoring them for winning a national online poetry contest, during Monday night’s Kennett Consolidated School District Board of Education meeting.
KENNETT SQUARE —The Kennett Consolidated School District...
Don’t offer your ‘thoughts and prayers’
Accept the reality of mass shootings: this is what you wanted
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Don’t bother sharing your “thoughts and prayers.”
The truth is, the slaughter of 49 innocent people in Orlando Sunday is exactly what you chose.
Just as you chose the slaughter in Charleston, Sandy Hook, Aurora and dozens more. You also choose the shootings in Coatesville which of late seem to...
Both beautiful and simple
Simple procedures to fix some of our biggest worries: eyelashes and eyebrows
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I loooove beauty tips that make life easier.
The latest trends (popping up all over the internet) have to do with simple procedures that result in semipermanent solutions to some of our biggest concerns: eyelashes and eyebrows. If you have good ones, thank your lucky stars.
Because,...
What To Do: Weaving around the world
Also: Gilbert & Sullivan come to Longwood Gardens
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Camphill World Wide Weave Exhibition comes to Historic Yellow Springs this weekend.
For the next few weeks, Historic Yellow Springs (Art School Road, Chester Springs, 610-827-7414, www.yellowsprings.org) is hosting a special event — a very special event — called Camphill World Wide Weave...
On Your Table: Enjoy Summer potlucks with no-fuss dishes
A few tips to make your warm-weather event a success
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Layered salads make for spectacular potluck dishes.
Potlucks are cropping up everywhere these days in a resurgence of popularity and it’s time to jump on the bandwagon. Who would not enjoy an event where there are so many dishes to choose from? Generally there is something for everyone, from...
On Stage: Frampton is still quite ‘alive’
Also: Pa. Ballet wraps 2015-16 season with two premieres
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Peter Frampton has such a long history in rock music that he is now able to exist and tour in two very different modes — as a classic rocker playing a string of hits with a full band and as a solo musician presenting the same songs in a very intimate manner.
On June 11, he will visit Philly...
Sudden storm rips through county
Thousands left without power, trees downed
A powerful line of thunderstorms raced through Chester County at midday, leaving more than 10,000 people without power some of whom may not see restoration until Thursday — and various trees and branches down on local roadways.
The morning’s bright sunshine and clear skies suddenly gave way to blackened skies and strong winds, gusting up to 45 MPH...
Dental tips for a great vacation
A few thoughts to keep you smiling, no matter where you wander this summer
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Summer is the time most of us plan a get-a-way. Whether your vacation is relaxing, adventurous or anything in-between a little pre-planning can provide peace of mind while traveling.
Before you go
Be sure your dental care is up-to-date. Nothing can ruin a vacation faster...
Kennett School District, teachers reach new contract deal
KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Consolidated School District and its teachers formally announced a new five-year contract Tuesday.
The KCSD Board of Education voted to approve the deal May 23, just days after the teachers’ union, the Kennett Education Association voted to approve the new pact, on May 18.
After six months of talks, the district administration expressed pleasure at the outcome.
