Hyland, Murtagh named Chesco law enforcement officers of the year

WEST CHESTER — Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan was joined by law      enforcement from around Chester County on Friday for the annual law enforcement officer of the year awards ceremony (the “LEO Award”). The LEO Award is presented to the most outstanding law enforcement officer in Chester County every year. The ceremony this year was in Courtroom 1 of the Chester County...

On Stage: Emmanuel is the guitar players’ guitar player

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Tommy Emmanuel Tommy Emmanuel is a guitarist that other accomplished guitarists go out of their way to hear play. He is one of only five musicians handpicked by his mentor, Chet Atkins, as a Certified Guitar Player (CGP). On February 3, Emmanuel will perform an area show at the Keswick Theater (291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, 215-572-7650, www.keswicktheatre.com).

What To Do: Before a ‘Super’ Sunday, Plein Air and more on Saturday

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Plein Air in Chadds Ford Okay, it’s a given that most of you will be hunkered down Sunday to watch all 19 hours of pregame — and of course, Super Bowl 52 featuring the Philadelphia Eagles. Even if you don’t love football, there’s local pride, the commercials — and yes, the food. So, even from here, we can see the big red crossout on your...

On Stage: Anna Meredith is not like anyone else

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Anna Meredithna Meredith, Abbie Gardiner, Chosen Dance, Hannah Wicklund, Sin City Band, In 1966, the Kinks had a hit with a song titled “I’m Not Like Anybody Else.” Now, more than a half-century later, another Brit musician could adopt the title as her motto. Anna Meredith, who will headline a show at The Foundry at Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal Street,...

On Your Table: Groundhog Day leaves us between seasons – a great time for soup

By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times Versatile soups such as Vietnamese Pho bridge the gap between winter and spring. Well, will he or won’t he? I’m referring of course to whether Punxsutawney Phil will pop back into his burrow after seeing his shadow.  This is considered to be a predictor that spring isn’t coming soon.  Or, if he enjoys a cloudy day we can hope for its arrival...

On Stage: Kimbra’s album delayed, but not her passion

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Kimbra Originally, Kimbra’s show on January 31 at Union Transfer (1026 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, 215-232-2100, www.utphilly.com) was supposed to be one of the earliest gigs on a tour supporting her new album “Primal Heart” on Warner Bros. Records. “The album was supposed to be released on January 19,” said Kimbra, during a recent phone interview...

Pryor announces local endorsement for 74th District race

Frank Pryor State Representative candidate Frank Pryor received local endorsements today from East Fallowfield Township Supervisors Wilson Lambert Jr. and Joseph Heffern for his pursuit of the 74th House District seat. South Coatesville Borough Councilman Kenneth Bond and Councilwoman Renee Carey have thrown their support behind Pryor as well. Mr. Pryor announced his candidacy last fall and has been...

Williams announces bid for 74th District

Dr. Dan K. Williams and supporters — including state Sen. Andy Dinniman — celebrate his campaign announcement. COATESVILLE — Two months ago Dr. Dan K. Williams, Pastor of New Life in Christ Fellowship in Coatesville, served as Pennsylvania Senate Chaplain for the day. He was praised by state Sen. Andy Dinniman for “offering an insightful and inspirational message of unity to the legislature.” Saturday,...

Sometimes real life means more than politics

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times PORT ARANSAS, Texas — Hello from the Coastal Bend of Southeast Texas — which hopefully will be the home of the new Times’ Texas bureau — where folks are bit more concerned about real life and less about politics and the political silliness that comes from places such as Washington or Harrisburg or Austin. Here, folks are about one thing: recovery. When Hurricane...

On Stage: No ‘Spin’ zone, Barron goes solo at The Flash

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Chris Barron Whenever the Spin Doctors come to the area, they draw a crowd – not surprising for a band that has been popular for almost three decades. One of the main cogs in the success of the band has been Chris Barron, who is the group’s guitarist and main songwriter. On January 27, Spin Doctors fans will have a rare opportunity to hear Barron perform...