On Stage: Shen Yun brings Chinese culture to area
Also. Mother/Daughter duo performs, punk poetry and more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Shen Yun Performing Arts opens a three-run at the Merriam Theater, Friday.
When people see the annual touring production by Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time, they usually exit the theater with awe-struck looks on their faces. Invariably, they return to see the show the following year —...
Take care of yourself, it’s surprisingly sexy
When you feel beautiful, you are
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
We’ve all encountered more than our fair share of unsolicited romantic advice from friends, from family, and (most brazenly) from drunken friends of the family! But with contradicting and archaic advice mixed in with the helpful hints, it’s hard to figure out which tips we should discard and which we should hold onto and implement...
Police: Three die in W. Caln house fire
WEST CALN — Township police said Monday afternoon that three people had died in a house fire on the 300 block of Hill Road.
According to information from Police Chief Curt Martinez’ office, emergency responders were called to the house just after noon Monday, where they found a home fully engulfed with flames with three people trapped inside the house. All three — police did not issue further...
Coatesville’s Belnome fighting to get back to Majors
Sees versatility as boost to future return with the Rays
By Thomas Joyce, Special to The Times
Vince Belnome, a 2006 Coatesville Are High School graduate, is hoping his ability to play all four infield positions and hit right-handed pitching will get him another shot at the Major Leagues in 2015.
PAWTUCKET, RI — After getting a taste of big league action last season, Coatesville native Vince Belnome...
What To Do: Celebrate Cinco De Mayo in Kennett
Also: Trout Rodeo, May Day and much, much more!
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett Square hosts the region’s largest — and best — Cinco De Mayo celebration on May 3.
Cinco De Mayo is day for partying. It is 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 with gusto, you don’t...
Coatesville student wins Neumann’s criminal justice award
Garrett Treer will graduate with high academic honors
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
Dr. Alfred Mueller II, Dean of the Division of Arts and Sciences, presented Treer with an academic achievement medal at the university’s academic awards convocation.
ASTON – Coatesville’s Garrett Treer was recently presented with Neumann University’s Sister Helen Prejean Criminal Justice Award. This...
On Stage: Put on your ‘Kinky Boots’
Also: Metal in Chinatown, young local artists at The Flash
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Nothing says Spring like shiny, stiletto boots, okay maybe not, but the national touring company of the tony-Award winning Kinky Boots hits Philadelphia this week.
With the arrival of warmer temperatures, many people are thinking that it’s time for sandals. Fans of musical theater, on the other...
PAWS For People celebrates 10 years
Volunteers bring dogs for therapeutic visits with seniors and kids
Nancy Shurkoff and her golden retriever Sawyer are regular visitors to The Hickman Friends Senior Community in West Chester as part of the PAWS For People program, celebrating 10 years of bringing volunteer dogs and owners to seniors and kids.
WEST CHESTER — The Hickman Friends Senior Community of West Chester is pleased to partner...
A new day dawns in Coatesville
As city celebrates 100 years, a real rebirth takes shape
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
COATESVILLE — The future of the city roared past, an Amtrak train blasting down the track toward Harrisburg, as hundreds of folks gathered to celebrate the city’s 100th birthday Monday morning, just outside the abandoned old Coatesville train station.
The skies were a near perfect blue and while some of the...
WCASD to host free internet safety forums
Area elementary parents are invited; babysitting available on site during sessions
The West Chester Area School District (WCASD) will host two“Safety in the Digital Age for Elementary Parents” information sessions that are free and open to the public. The first session is this Thursday.
Does your child know how to work responsibly on a computer with other students on projects? What are some of...
