What To Do: Ringing in the new year
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By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Mushroom Drop in Kennett Square
New Year’s Eve is about partying – dining, drinking, welcoming the new year and…partying.
The biggest party night of the year is the highlight of the schedule for the next week. Friday night is December 31 – New Year’s Eve.
On New Year’s Eve, Kennett Square will be partying in style when the Mushroom Festival...
2020: Happy New Year!
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A very Happy and Healthy New Year to all of our readers, advertisers, supporters and friends.
We hope the new year brings prosperity and good news.
We’ll be enjoying a bit of down time for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, but be right back with fresh content on Thursday, Jan. 2.
Again — may 2020 be a happy, healthy and positive year for you and your family.
On Stage: Metal for everyone
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By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ice Nine Kills
There are concerts every night of the week just about 365 nights every year. When winter weather departs from the northern states around this time every year, the weeknight concert schedule becomes almost as heavy as the weekend night schedule.
This week, there are numerous midweek concerts in the area featuring interesting acts.
Fans...
AAA: New Year’s Day among deadliest for drivers
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As Philadelphia-area residents prepare for New Year’s celebrations, AAA Mid-Atlantic is reminding drivers and passengers alike of the dangers on the roads this New Year’s Day, which consistently ranks among the year’s deadliest days for alcohol-related traffic fatalities.
“According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 10,265 people died in drunk driving crashes...
Don’t Retire, ReFire: The art of moving on
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A new year means an opportunity for positive change
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
As we go through our lives, from even before we can remember, we are faced with trials and tribulations, as well as joy and accomplishments. We are faced with change and choices, from a baby, to cry when our diaper is wet, to an adult, to choose the right people to be around, who will encourage us...
What To Do: Happy New Year!
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From Mummers to first day celebrations, ring in 2016
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The annual Mummers Parade is a Philadelphia New year’s Day staple.
The biggest attractions in the upcoming week are New Year’s Day events and New Year’s Day in Philadelphia is all about the Mummers Parade (21-336-3050, www.phillymummers.com) — a festive celebration featuring string bands,...