What To Do: The 43rd Yellow Springs Art Show
Also: West Chester Film Festival runs this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The popular yellow Spring Art Show features more than 185 artists this year.
The Yellow Springs Art Show got its start back in 1973 as a free event featuring a variety of artists displaying their work on clotheslines. It has changed immeasurably since then and has become one of the largest and most prestigious...
On Stage: Lloyd Cole still breaking categories
Also: Nalani & Sarina get back to their roots
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Lloyd Cole
Lloyd Cole has built a legion of fans over the last few decades and has remained hard to pin down musically. Cole, who will be performing April 22 at the Tin Angel (20 South Second Street, Philadelphia, 215-928-0770, http://www.tinangel.com), has definitely had a varied music career.
Man nabbed in alleged toddler kidnapping
Police say this image shows Larry Sample taking a Coatesville toddle from his mother on April 17. The child was recovered safely in Tredyffrin on April 20.
COATESVILLE — Police were able track and recover after a three-day, county-wide search, a two-year-old child allegedly kidnapped by his mother’s boyfriend.
Larry Sample was spotted by Tredyffrin Police in his car, headed northbound of US-202...
Op/Ed: Help cure cancer; we all have a role to play
The fight against cancer is one everybody should join
By Kris Toomey
The author, left, her daughter Bridget center and Kris’s mother, Beverly Duncan.
HELP CURE CANCER. I used to think that was a job description far above my abilities. Now, I believe that is a job description anyone can fill.
When a family member, or someone you care about, receives a cancer diagnosis, a common response is a feeling...
Teens need to keep dental health in mind, too
While focus is often on younger kids, teen’s choices can impact whole lives
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Today, thanks to improved home care and the widespread use of fluorides, many teens have very few serious dental issues. However, that does not make our young patients’ immune from dental concerns. When working with young people I believe knowledge is power. It...
On endorsements and superdelegates: let the people decide
I don’t need elected officials to tell me who to vote for
By Nathaniel Smith, Columnist, The Times
I try to be appreciative of elected officials and the work they do. And I wouldn’t want their jobs, not for the money and perks, not for the fame and glory. But right now I’m annoyed.
Officials elected by vote of all the people of the state should, in my view, once elected, continue...
CASD eyes 2.1% tax hike, deal with CCIU for Gordon
Proposed increase in line with Act 1 limits
By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times
Editor’s Note: Due to subsequent information, the tax increase rate, which was shown as 3.1% in some preliminary materials, was changed in the story to reflect the more accurate 2.1%. We apologize for the confusion.
CALN – As a final proposed budget was approved to be displayed and advertised to the...
What To Do: It’s Spring — get out there
Celebrate the blooming of a new season in a national park
By Danny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
April 16 is National Junior Ranger Day at National Parks.
Here are some important things to know.
National Park Week is April 16-24 this year. There are more than 400 National Parks in America. Quite a few of the nation’s most interesting National Parks are located in the Delaware Valley.
National Parks...
On Stage: Uke virtuoso comes to Phoenixville
Tiffany, yes that Tiffany, is back and playing Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Jake Shimabukuro
Hawaii native Jake Shimabukuro just released his “best of” live collection album — an album titled “Live In Japan.” On April 17, his fans will be able to experience the ukulele master “Live in Phoenixville,” when Shimabukuro performs in concert at the Colonial Theatre (Bridge...
Moms come together to help beloved Chick-Fil-A employee
Always quick to help others, local man gets assistance to get the shoes he needs
A Facebook group of Chester County women named MomAdvice heard that Chick-Fil-A employee George Holston needed special diabetic shoes but could not afford them. With the original goal of raising $200, the group was on hand today to present Holston with the $1,800 collected in less than 5 days.
By Lauren Parker-Gill, News...
