On Stage: New Orleans Suspects warm up cold weekend
Also: Stormy weather won’t stop Blavat show in Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The New Orleans Suspects perform Friday as part of The Ardmore Music Hall’s “Mardi Gras & Carnivale Series.”
There is a good chance that it’s going to be cold this Friday night — snowy, blustery and cold. There is even a better chance that it’s going to be hot inside the Ardmore...
Fiorentino named interim WCU president
Long time West Chester University faculty member Dr. Christopher M. Fiorentino has been named the school’s interim president.
The Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education on Thursday appointed Dr. Christopher M. Fiorentino, vice president for external operations at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, to serve as the university’s interim president effective...
NWS issues Blizzard Watch for portions of Chester County
Although computer modeling shows a wide variation of possibilities, the National Weather Service now sees the area in light green as the most likely storm track and has issue a Blizzard Watch — a combination of heavy snow and high winds is possible — from Friday night through Sunday for southeastern Chester County, with snow totals in the 12 to 18 inch range.
Although there were still some variations...
Art Watch: A fresh take on teaching art
Kids and adults learn at Willowdale Art Academy
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
If you have ever been to Landhope Farms in Kennett Square at Routes 926 and 82, you may have seen a sign for “Willowdale Art Academy” and wondered what that was. Oil painter Karen D’Allaird started Willowdale Art Academy 5 years ago to give young students art classes that teach the fundamentals...
Odds of major snowstorm blanketing Chesco 50-50
If you’re one to watch local TV, you might be under the impression that the Chester County area is going to be blanketed by a massive snowstorm this weekend — but that my not be the case.
While some forecasts have called for as much a foot or more falling on the local area Friday night through Saturday, there is an equal chance of the storm amounting to little or even nothing. While local county...
State launches cheesemakers guild
A group of cheesemakers, retailers, scientists and supporters of Pennsylvania-made cheese have joined together to create a guild in support of the growing artisan industry in the state.
The proposed mission of the guild is to “promote the highest standards of cheesemaking and celebrate the diversity of the cheese community in Pennsylvania through partnerships, outreach and education,” according...
Chester Co. fares well at Pa. Farm Show
Chester County farmers and producers received high marks from Pennsylvania Farm Show judges this week, resulting in an impressive array of ribbons in a wide variety of agricultural disciplines in the show’s landmark 100th year of operation.
Chester County Commissioners Terence Farrell and Michelle Kichline attended the Show and sought out Chester County representation in numerous categories. “The...
What To Do: Winter fun around the region
From Winterfest to to local winter festivals lots of fun to keep you warm
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Winter has arrived and brought with it many things to dislike — frigid weather that chills you to the bone, a lack of sunlight and unpredictable snowstorms that cause hazardous road conditions.
Still, there are also many things to like about winter such as ice skating on frozen...
On Stage: Timely tribute to Bowie hits Phoenixville
Also: ‘Once’ returns for new run at Academy of Music
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Holy Holy, including long-time David Bowie producer Tony Visconti, performs Jan. 15, at the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville.
Holy Holy, an all-star line-up featuring Tony Visconti and Woody Woodmansey, was already touring North America performing David Bowie’s album “The Man Who Sold the...
YMCA hires Burns as development officer
Mary Burns
WEST CHESTER — The YMCA of Greater Brandywine, a leading Chester County nonprofit charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of the community, announced the appointment of Mary Burns to the position of chief development officer.
