If Trump wins GOP nod, what happens in Chester County?
Party insiders worry Trump could cost state legislative candidates
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
We’ve survived Super Tuesday (and Thursday night’s PG-13 GOP debate) and the road the Pennsylvania primary elections gives us less than seven weeks to figure out what the heck is going on and what it might mean for November’s elections.
And while both parties have issues with insurgencies, angst...
What To Do: Spring comes into bloom at Flower Show
Also: Multiple options to enjoy March’s First Friday
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
A harbinger of the coming spring: the Philadelphia Flower Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, which opens Saturday.
Even though spring is almost a month away and snow keeps entering the forecast, you can get into a springtime mood by attending the 2016 PHS (Pennsylvania Horticultural Society)...
On Stage (Extra): All the world’s a stage
Local productions, shows have distinctly international flair this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Austrailia’s Tai Wilkenfeld comes to The Ardmore, Saturday.
If you look at the entertainment calendar for the next week, you’ll detect a very definite international vibe — musical acts from Italy and Australia, a ballet based on a Spanish novel, a musical built around the...
Commissioners salute Womens’ History Month
Chester County Commissioners Terence Farrell, Kathi Cozzone and Michelle Kichline with representatives from the “Your Vote is Your Voice! Empowered Women Vote” organization, along with Chester County employees, at the presentation of the Women’s History Month proclamation.
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners proclaimed March as Women’s History Month at this week’s Commissioners’...
On Stage: Robust calendar of live music this weekend
From punk to jazz, there’s something for everyone
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Wolfmother
Area music fans who want to enjoy a live concert (or two…or three) are in for a treat this weekend. The calendar of live shows around the area features music in a large range of styles and genres by bands from very diverse locations.
Start with the list of some of the bands set to play the...
Art Watch: Wineries get in the picture
Photography arts front and center for Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
For the entire month of March, seven winery tasting rooms on The Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail will be celebrating the “Art of Photography” with photography solo and group art shows. Following a very popular “Art of the Valentine” theme in February, this March month marks...
YMCA to host free screening of addiction film
WEST CHESTER — While the stats may be grim – with some 22 million Americans suffering from addiction and only 1 in 10 ever receiving treatment – the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is working to offer help and hope to those impacted by the grip of addiction.
Partnering with Kacie’s Cause and the Chester County Chapter of Pennsylvania Recovery Organization – Achieving Community Together (PRO-ACT),...
PSP Strong to support State Troopers in need
You can show your support for PSP STRONG by ordering a number of products, including t-shirts, from the organization’s Web site.
WILKES-BARRE – PSP STRONG, INC. announced this week it is now officially a public charity with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.
Contributions donated to PSP STRONG are fully tax-deductible retroactive to the...
KHS’ first Mini-THON a big success
Students more than triple their original fundraising goal
KENNETT SQUARE – Approximately 170 KHS students stayed on their feet from 10 PM Friday, February 26 to 6 AM Saturday morning for Mini-THON, an event to raise money for the Four Diamonds Fund to benefit pediatric cancer research and families whose children are battling the disease. Organizers for the event set a first-year fundraising...
Looking in the mirror
Maybe it’s not the people you date, but your approach
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
Answer these questions honestly:
Do you pick out men to date from online websites just from their first profile picture?
Do your friends or family tell you you’re too picky, but you tell them you just have high standards?
Have you ever been on a date and were worried that someone you know may walk...
