On Stage: cats, comics, ‘Caveman’ and more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
“Defending the Caveman” is one of those shows that keeps coming back. No matter how many times the one-man show visits a city; it never seems to hit a saturation point. The actor in the show could come back out for a final bow, exclaim “I’ll be back” and be totally telling the truth.
The wildly popular show was written by...
PA American Water presents environmental grant for educational camp
Brandywine Red Clay Alliance received a $4,500 grant from PA American Water
COATESVILLE, Pa. (July 7, 2015) – Pennsylvania American Water said today it awarded one of its 2015 Environmental Grants to the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance, which is among seven watershed initiatives across the state that earned financial support through the company’s Environmental Grant Program.
Art Watch: Take a break from the heat & enjoy exhibits across Chesco
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The Church Street Gallery in West Chester is exhibiting the wonderful oil paintings of local West Chester artist, Terry DeAngelo, for their July show entitled “Quiet Truths.” The central image for the show is a four foot square painting called “Shot”, with hundreds of black birds flying from the branches of a large tree against...
Brushing up on the history of the toothbrush
From the simple to the blinged-out wild, 5,000 years of dental health
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
The toothbrush we know today has come a long way since it’s humble beginnings. The earliest toothbrushes were used by the Babylonians and Egyptians around 3500 BC.
It was more of a tooth cleaning stick than a brush as we know it. Small branches of the olive, sassafras or...
Concept School educator charged with indecent assault
George James Symonds
THORNBURY — The Head of School of the Concept School was arrested and charged with corruption of minors, indecent assault, and related charges involving an alleged series of incidents with a teenage student from the school., Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said Tuesday.
George James Symonds, 62, who has been a teacher at the school since 2004 and Head of School, similar...
Tredyffrin Public Library hosts performance arts camps
“Plans afoot for summer performance camps.” – Pictured Left to right: Nell Hoban, David Gleichman, Sarah Whelan
STRAFFORD – Tredyffrin Township Libraries believe in empowering, inspiring, and supporting the interests of young people. The 2015 summer performance arts camps seek to cultivate performance arts skills and instill confidence in students in rising fifth through rising ninth grades....
PA Dept. of Higher Ed’s ‘Infinite Opportunities’ premieres this week
Harrisburg – “Infinite Opportunities,” a half-hour, public affairs program featuring Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education universities, will premiere at 2 p.m., this Sunday, on the Pennsylvania Cable Network.
What to do: Hometown fun, fireworks & festivals
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Philadelphia Museum of Art sets the backdrop for the annual Welcome America fireworks display.
Independence Day has arrived and that means it is time for two of Chester County’s longest-running and most popular Fourth of July events — Downingtown Good Neighbor Day (Kerr Park, Downingtown, 610-285-1119, www.goodneighborday.com) and Freedom...
On Stage: Rock, indie-pop, bluegrass & more hit music scene this week
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Two major factors a band needs to achieve success and longevity are the ability to write good songs and the maintenance of a high level of friendship among band members.
Lloyd Cole
Three bands who will be performing in the area, over the next week, have met this criteria along with solo artist, Lloyd Cole, who went back to old friends...
CAPL hosts free ‘Kickoff to Kindergarten’ program
COATESVILLE – All area rising kindergartners and their guardians are invited to a FREE ‘Kickoff to Kindergarten’ program hosted by Coatesville Area Public Library (501 E. Lincoln Hwy, Coatesville.) The program will be held from 2-3 PM, on Thursdays, throughout the summer. Session dates are: July 16, 23, 30; and August 6th and 13th.
