On Stage: Loreena McKennitt makes rare local appearance
Also: The Darkness, Froth and Ryan Beaver on local stages
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Canadian singer-songwriter Loreena McKennitt is doing a pair of shows in the Delaware Valley this week.
On first listen, Canadian singer-songwriter Loreena McKennitt might sound like just another folk artist with a nice voice and a Celtic vibe. But, listen more and you’ll find a talented singer whose...
Candidate Q&A: Hans van Mol, candidate Recorder of Deeds
EDITOR’S NOTE — The Times asked the 2015 candidates for Chester County county-wide office to answer a serious of questions relative to their campaign and office, as well as their personal background. Wanting to give each candidate a direct, unfiltered, option to communicate with the voters, these responses are not edited nor abridged in any way.
By Hans van Mol, Candidate, Chester County Recorder...
Candidate Q&A: Rick Loughery, candidate Recorder of Deeds
EDITOR’S NOTE — The Times asked the 2015 candidates for Chester County county-wide office to answer a serious of questions relative to their campaign and office, as well as their personal background. Wanting to give each candidate a direct, unfiltered, option to communicate with the voters, these responses are not edited nor abridged in any way.
By Rick Loughery, Candidate Chester County Recorder...
Candidate Q&A: Terri Clark, Register of Wills candidate
EDITOR’S NOTE — The Times asked the 2015 candidates for Chester County county-wide office to answer a serious of questions relative to their campaign and office, as well as their personal background. Wanting to give each candidate a direct, unfiltered, option to communicate with the voters, these responses are not edited nor abridged in any way.
Terri Clark
By Terri Clark, Republican candidate,...
Candidate Q&A: Lani Frank, Register of Wills candidate
EDITOR’S NOTE — The Times asked the 2015 candidates for Chester County county-wide office to answer a serious of questions relative to their campaign and office, as well as their personal background. Wanting to give each candidate a direct, unfiltered, option to communicate with the voters, these responses are not edited nor abridged in any way.
Lani Frank
By Lani Frank, Democratic Candidate for...
‘Driving Away the Cold’ program makes stop in Coatesville
This month, 42,324 new winter coats will be distributed to children in need
Representatives from the CARing for Kids Foundation, area auto dealerships and the Brandywine YMCA take a moment to showcase their impressive charitable work.
COATESVILLE – The eighth annual Driving Away the Cold program, a philanthropic initiative of the Philadelphia Auto Show and the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation,...
On Stage Extra: Anderson & Ponty team up
Solo artists in midweek spotlight
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
This past weekend was a heavy period for top-flight concerts in the area and it isn’t about to stop just because the weekend is drawing to a close.
On Sunday night, two talented solo artists will have shows in the city — Bob Forrest and Greg Holden. South African singer Jeremy Loops has a show slated for Monday night...
What To Do: Longwood’s Chrysanthemum Festival
Also: Pumpkins are carved and a plethora of Halloween fun and scares
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Longwood Gardens’ annual Chrysanthemum Festival opens this weekend.
As soon as the temperatures begin to drop, the only plants that really hang on and continue to have flowers are hardy pansies, which can bloom all winter long, and chrysanthemums, which are primarily autumn flowers.
Longwood...
On Stage: The legendary Al Kooper
Also: U.S. Reggae acts swarm into Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The legendary Al Kooper plays a rare show at the Sellersville Theater, Oct. 22.
There are only a few artists in the realm of rock music who genuinely deserve to be called legends. Al Kooper is one of them.
Kooper, who will perform on October 22 at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com),...
ArcelorMittal announces new grant program for schools
Company commits funding for new and existing PLTY programs in its footprint
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. (Oct. 20, 2015) – Schools across the United States may have an opportunity to expand their science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education programs through a grant from ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel and mining company. ArcelorMittal has committed $300,000 to Project Lead The Way...
