On Stage Spotlight: Croce returns to his Chester County roots
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
A.J. Croce
There are quite a few recording acts that have their roots in Chester County. Nashville has three of them – Downingtown’s Liz Longley and Kate Klim (Downingtown High grads) and Chester Springs’ Anna Wilson (Villa Maria Academy). West Chester has Mindy Rhodes (Westtown School) and Laura Promiscuo (West Chester Henderson).
Coatesville has Fred...
What To Do: Symphony under the stars at Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
You can triple your pleasure if you visit Longwood Gardens (1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org/nightscape) on August 19.
The featured attraction will be a concert by Kennett Symphony of Chester County at 7:30 p.m. in Longwood’s Open Air Theater. Visitors to the site will also be able to check out Longwood’s amazing...
On Stage: Dave Koz and Larry Graham Jr. are side by side
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Dave Koz and Larry Graham Jr.
There are people who never seem to wear the same outfit twice. Dave Koz seems that way when it comes to touring his live shows. Koz’ tours come in many different formats and are presented at a wide variety of venues.
In recent years, Koz has visited this area with an assortment of different shows and an array of guest performers...
Op/Ed: Hate is a dangerous thing
By U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello, Pennsylvania’s 6th District
Ryan Costello
A man drove a car into a crowd of people, killing one and injuring 19 others. It was a despicable act committed by someone motivated by hate.
Some of the commentary on this incident and the President’s myriad responses misses the mark on what is the bigger picture relating to the character of our country and what we aspire...
Sheriff under fire over ‘like’ of FB post defending KKK, neo-Nazi groups
Updated, 4:00 p.m. With expanded comments from Caln Commissioner Josh Young
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh
The Sheriff of Chester County is under fire from county Democrats, local elected officials and social media users after liking a Facebook post that suggested Klan members, Neo-Nazi’s and White Supremacists offer less of threat to property...
A dental hygiene visit – It’s not just a cleaning
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
It’s easy to think that the regular twice yearly visit with the dental hygienist is just a cleaning. We sometimes forget to share all the things that are occurring during that regular appointment. This visit, the most important aspect of preventive dentistry, is a complete inspection of the oral cavity. I decided to share just some of the...
On Stage (Premium Edition): Boggs smashes stereotypes
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Paula Boggs
Paula Boggs, who will bring the Paula Boggs Band to the area on August 16 for a show at the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com), is an artist who smashes stereotypes.
Here are some of them.
Bluegrass bands come from the South – Boggs and her band are based in Seattle, Washington.
Bluegrass bands...
Art Watch: The place for what’s new – The Delaware Contemporary
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week’s Art Watch is all about an important center for the arts that most of you have never been to. The Delaware Contemporary, or DCCA, is a fascinating art center with ever-changing art installations that is located just 24 minutes from Longwood Gardens, and is free to the public and open every day except Monday.
DCCA has a large parking lot, is easy...
Poll: local businesses see boost in county’s biz outlook
The Chester County Commissioners announced the results of the annual business survey, Tuesday. (l-r) Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioner; Mike Grigalonis, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC); MaryFrances McGarrity, Senior Vice President of Business Development Services, Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC);...
Nobody asked me, but…