Chesco Coroner: Flu claims at least 11 lives this season
It appears that this season’s strain of influenza — the flu — is hitting Chester County harder than last year, with local health officials reporting a spike in deaths from the illness.
The Chester County Coroner’s Office has received reports to date of 11 deaths associated with influenza during the 2017-2018 reporting period, according to a statement issued Tuesday. By comparison, five...
On Your Table: Mexico City cuisine blooms at La Piña
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
The Mole Chicken at recently opened La Pina Restaurant marries a hint of chocolate sweetness with a spicy back-bite of flavor.
While we usually think of dishes made with chocolate as sweet, sometimes decadent candies, beverages or desserts, chocolate in Mexican foods can be a spicy ingredient that enlivens sauces and savory dishes. There’s a...
State Police allege dog fighting operation in Coatesville
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
“Nibbles” —a mixed-breed dog found by police during a traffic stop, showed injuries consistent with dog fighting, leading to an investigation and arrest last week.
The State Police have broken up an apparent dog fighting operation in Coatesville and arrested a city man on various charges of animal cruelty as well as additional drug and weapon charges....
On Stage: Howard Jones gets intimate at Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Howard Jones
On February 26, the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) will be the local stop for a tour that features two musicians who are very similar in some ways and very unlike in others.
Both acts are singer-songwriters who rock – or, if you prefer, rockers who are talented singer-songwriters....
New Congressional maps are a karma bomb for GOP
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Republicans across the state of Pennsylvania are howling mad and running to the courts seeking assistance.
Karma is a bitch, right?
It seems like they may have to compete on a fair Congressional map — not the 2011 map that was among the most Gerrymandered maps in the entire country — and they don’t like it one bit.
On Stage: Budderside kicks butt and takes names
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The world of rock music will always open its doors to welcome to a new, straight-up, hard-rocking, kickass band that can play at a really high level.
That statement is the cue for Budderside to make its entrance and to move to center stage.
Budderside — Patrick Stone, vocals; Colin Reid, guitar; Michael “Stoneman” Stone, bass; Rich Sacco, drums...
What To Do: Kennett Winterfest on tap, Saturday
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Something special happens in Kennett Square this time of the year — a popular annual event known as the Kennett Winterfest. Usually, tickets are already sold out by this time but this year some tickets remain.
The Sixth Annual Kennett Winterfest (http://kennettwinterfest.com/) will be held on February 24 from 12:30-4 p.m. in a tented area near 600 South...
Maxwell announces run for 74th seat
Josh Maxwell
Josh Maxwell of Downingtown announced Thursday that he will seek election as the State Representative for Pennsylvania’s 74th district.
Maxwell, who serves as Mayor of Downingtown, has run previously for the position, losing to State Rep. Harry Lewis Jr., who announced his plan to retire late last year.
On Stage: ‘New’ is the key word for Danielle Nicole on return to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Danielle Nicole
Danielle Nicole is coming back to Philly with a new band and a new album – coming back to Philly for a show on February 22 at the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com).
The show at WCL will be a record release show for her second solo album “Cry No More,” which will officially...
Coatesville man charged with murder of infant daughter
Zion Isaiah Shockley
A Coatesville man faces murder charges in the death of his infant daughter earlier this month.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan and the Coatesville Police Department announced murder charges arising from the death of a five-month old infant. Defendant Zion Isaiah Shockley has been charged with first degree murder and related offenses for shaking, throwing, and dropping...
