What To Do: Cinco De Mayo in Kennett
Also, Sheep and Wool Day, and Goats
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Cinco De Mayo is day for partying — one of the biggest party days of the year for the people of Mexican descent. But, just as you don’t have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, you don’t have to be Mexican to celebrate Cinco De Mayo.
With the huge Hispanic population in southern Chester County, Kennett...
Hundreds turn out to support LaMancha
Benefit for animal rescue draws more than 400 supporters
By Lauren Parker-Gill, News Editor, The Times
Stephanie Leister and her dog Paisley, who was adopted from LaMancha Animal Rescue, participated in the Critter Crawl 5K at Hibernia Park last week.
COATESVILLE – Hundreds of people turned out on a beautiful, sunny morning for LaMancha Animal Rescue’s Critter Crawl 5K race and 1-mile walk/run,...
On Stage: Delco’s Tom Keifer comes home
Also: Cowboy Junkies in area to support new release
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The quote “You Can’t Go Home Again” is taken from the title of a novel by Thomas Wolfe. It’s not a quote you could apply to rock musician Tom Keifer. He is going home again.
Keifer is a local boy who rose to international fame as the lead vocalist of the glam-rock band Cinderella. He is a Philadelphia...
Two arrested following Coatesville stabbing
COATESVILLE — A city man was seriously wounded and two others are in custody following what police describe as a day-long escalation of hostilities between the victim and his alleged assailants, with a bloody ending, Saturday on Harmony Street.
James Ruiz, 26, was stabbed multiple times in the face, head and back, police said. Ruiz was taken to Paoli Hospital, where he was listed in serious condition.
Trump, Clinton, Killion post big Election Day wins
Roe appears to have won write-in for 158th State House GOP nomination
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The voters of Chester County spoke loud and clear — and picked Donald J. Trump as the Republican nominee, Hillary Clinton as the Democratic nominee for president as both won statewide, Tuesday.
Turnout was very strong for a primary election, with nearly 52% of registered Republicans casting ballots...
Art Watch: Art for the whole family
Art on The Square, Student Art Show in Kennett
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The big news for art events this week is happening in Kennett Square with two community art shows this weekend that will delight the whole family. Art on the Square is a large annual outdoor art show and sale with over 35 participating artists and craftspeople exhibiting their work this Saturday April 30 from 10am-5pm.
A...
Chester County mourns the loss of Weymouth
Chadds Ford icon helped found Brandywine River Museum, Brandywine Conservancy
George A. “Frolic” Weymouth
With passions ranging from the art world to preserving opening space, George A. “Frolic” Weymouth was one of the region’s great benefactors and leaders in preserving the natural beauty of Chester County.
Weymouth died Sunday, according to the Brandywine Conservancy — one of two...
On Your Table: Spring greens are on the scene
Your local framers market is filled with fresh local veggies
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Green hues of spring vegetables make for bright, light salads Photo courtesy of Once Upon a Chef.
Spring, now that it finally appears to be here, is the season to lighten up after cooking comforting, hearty dishes all winter long. And, with Earth Day just upon us, budding trees remind...
The Times’ 2016 primary endorsements
Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., voting expecting to be busier than normal
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
By now, you may be a bit tired of “feeling the Bern” or how “huge” this primary election is going to be, but the fact of the matter is that on Tuesday, the voters of Pennsylvania will have an opportunity to vote in the most meaningful primary election in decades — with but major party...
On Stage Extra: Pagliacci performed by Delphi Opera
Classical options for a sweet Sunday
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
If you’re looking for a concert to attend this Sunday and want to shift into classical mode, you’re in luck because two concerts in the area can fill the bill.
On April 24, Delphi Opera will present Ruggiero Leoncavallo’s signature verismo masterpiece “Pagliacci” at Padua Academy’s Roberto Hall (905 North Broom...
