Bingham elected as new chair of Chesco’s Democrats
Outgoing Chester County Democratic Committee Chair hands off the gavel to newly elected Chair Dick Bingham, Wednesday night.
WESTTOWN — Dick Bingham of East Marlborough outpolled Lani Frank Wednesday night to become the new Chair of the Chester County Democratic Committee (CCDC) with the goal of turning the county “blue” on November 6 and beyond, despite a 15,000 Republican voter registration...
On Stage: Just in time for Eternal Summers to the area
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Eternal Summers
Eternal Summers, which is headlining a show on June 14 at Boot and Saddle (1131 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 215-639-4528, www.bootandsaddlephilly.com), is a young band from Virginia that has been described as a “dream punk” band.
The Roanoke-based trio featuring Nicole Yun, Daniel Cundiff, Jonathan Woods plays jangly pop songs...
Mixed Media: Head to Oxford for Third on Third
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
I hope you all made it out to Scarlett Thickett Farm last Saturday to see their smattering of fabulous artists. For me, it’s become to inaugural summertime activity. The barn swallows flitting around on the rafters are the end all arbiters of when my summertime activities can commence.
The town of Oxford will be hosting its Third on Third this Friday (Third...
The changing face of healthcare
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
You know what they say… all good things must come to an end. Nothing is more true than when we look back at the good old days of family healthcare.
Recently, I was attacked with a bout of spring cleaning. I took a few minutes to clean out a very overstuffed desk drawer. I found a lot of things that I thought at some point I needed to...
On Stage: River Whyless is another reason App. State is famous
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
River Whyless
For sports fans, Appalachian State University is known for producing what has been called “one of the greatest upsets in college football history.”
For music fans, Appalachian State University is known for giving the world one of the best American folk/rock bands in the past decade – River Whyless.
The sports world was stunned in...
Letter From The Editor: Tough times in the media world
Dear Readers,
I probably don’t have to tell you what a challenging time it is for us in the small-time, local media.
The old advertising model is broken, a new one hasn’t really replaced it and readers like you increasingly don’t want to have to pay for content.
It’s that vise that has seen our readership hold steady, yet revenue decline for three straight years.
On Your Table: Beat the heat with Ice Cream treats
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent , The Times
Ice cream makes for frosty summer desserts (Photo courtesy of TheMerryThought)
It’s that time of year, the time when the Mr Softie trucks start cruising neighborhoods blaring their widely known jingle or, in what must be a fit of desperation on the part of some driver, Christmas carols. But they do indeed signal that it’s June and therefore...
On Stage: Get some joy from ‘Hate’ tour at The Troc
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Night Club
On June 9, the Trocadero (10th and Arch streets, Philadelphia, 215-922-6888, www.thetroc.com) is hosting the “Everybody Still Hates You Tour.” Obviously, it will not be an evening filled with Americana, smooth jazz or sensitive singer/songwriters.
The tour features Combichrist as the headliner along with Wednesday 13, Night Club, Prison,...
What To Do: Get your Gilbert & Sullivan on at Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Great flower gardens, an impressive fountain show and live performances of a classic theater piece all can be found at one location this weekend — Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org).
On June 8 and 9, Longwood is hosting a special live production by the Savoy Company. The Savoy Company, which is the oldest...
Mixed Media: Weather proves a challenge to local art shows
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
I hope no one wound up trespassing on Scarlett Thicket Farm last Saturday because of my article! The show has been rescheduled for this Saturday, June 9, due to last weeks’ inclimate weather. We will see what happens THIS Saturday, as this spring has been a real nail-biter when it comes to the fruition of weather predictions. At any rate, check out Abstractions...
