What To Do: Remembering the art of Weymouth
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Way Back: The Paintings of George A. Weymouth
“Frolic” did more than just frolic and lead the carriage parade each year at Winterthur’s Point-to-Point event.
In addition to his roles as founder and board chairman of the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art, a philanthropist, and a land and cultural conservationist, George A. “Frolic” Weymouth...
On Stage: Kiss The Sky
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Kiss The Sky
Attending a show by tribute band can be a risky proposition as the quality can range from acceptable to downright dreadful. There is a big caveat.
PA Supreme Court throws out Congressional district maps
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court
If you felt a certain fondness for Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has bad news for you: after a 4-3 ruling by the court Monday, it’s gone — and will be replaced by a newly shaped district by mid-February.
A majority of the justices ruled that the 2011 redistricting “clearly, plainly and...
On Stage: Twiztid fans can enjoy special show Friday
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Twiztid
Fans of Twiztid will have to wait a while until the outrageous rap duo goes on tour and heads to their towns this year.
But, Twiztid fans in this area don’t have to wait.
This weekend, Twiztid will play two shows in the East – one of which is tonight (January 19) at the Chameleon Club (223 North Water Street, Lancaster, 717-299-9684,http://www.chameleonclub.net).
What To Do: Orchids take center stage at Longwood Gardens
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Orchids at Longwood Gardens
If you were asked to name the largest family of flowering plants in the world, what would be your response?
If you chose the orchid, you’d be right on the money.
The largest family of flowering plants in the world is the orchid — a flower that is acclaimed as one of the most beautiful, delicate and graceful flowers in the...
Conflicting accounts cloud incident at Costello home
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello (R-6).
After a local Congressman took to social media over the weekend to allege that two individuals from his opponent’s campaign trespassed at his home, harassed his wife and took pictures — an account in complete variance with that of the individuals involved, it remains unclear exactly what, if anything, occurred on Jan. 13 in a normally...
On Stage: Heather Maloney kicks off 2018 tour locally
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Heather Maloney
Heather Maloney is a singer-songwriter-rocker from western Massachusetts who has released several critically-acclaimed albums over the last decade. She has been recording and playing her music live since 2009 and has had numerous performances in this area – including Kennett Flash and Burlap & Bean.
On January 18, Maloney will kick off...
On Your Table: With the Eagles in NFC Title game, make sure you eat to win!
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
New Mexico Beef Chili packs a wallop and warms eaters right down to their toes.
Well the Eagles remain competitors for the Super Bowl, with one playoff game left — Sunday night’s NFC Title game against the Vikings — and we might watch the Bowl regardless of whether the Eagles are playing or not, just to watch the commercials. No matter...
Happy New Year! Surf’s up, baby!
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Happy 2018! Who’s got their surfboards ready?
Because, yeah, it is becoming increasingly likely that our friends in the Republican Party might not just be facing a wave, but rather a tsunami.
But before you rush out and scream “that dirty so-and-so Trump” (as apparently so many West Wing staffers seem to do daily, per Michael Wolff’s controversial new book),...
What To Do: Embrace the frosty weather
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
In this area, it seems people tend to stay inside more when winter arrives rather than enjoy the outdoors.
Winter in the Delaware Valley has its drawbacks – that’s for sure.
But, as long as you can handle cold weather, there are also many things for you to like about winter such as ice skating on frozen ponds or at indoor rinks, skiing, snowboarding and...
