On Stage (Extra): Sublime With Rome returns to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Sublime with Rome
It’s been almost a year to the day when Sublime with Rome visited Philadelphia for a show at Festival Pier. The band was touring in support of its recent album, “Sirens.”
Now, Sublime with Rome is coming back to Philly — back to the same venue.
What To Do: ‘The Blob’ returns to Phoenixville
Stay cool with these hot summer activities
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The annual BlobFest in Phoenixville is unique — in the correct sense of the word. In the whole world, there is just one BlobFest and it’s held every year right here in Chester County.
“The Blob” is a low-budget horror film that was filmed at the Colonial Theatre and other locations around Phoenixville in...
Art Watch: Group Invitational Exhibit
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Nine specially selected artists unite in Church Street Gallery’s first Group Invitational exhibit, opening this Friday July 8th at 5pm at 12 South Church Street in West Chester. Painters include Robert Bohne, Polly Davis Chalfant, Terry DeAngelo, Monique Lazard, John Murray, Sandra Severson, John Suplee, Jessica Turgoose, and an intimate solo exhibition in...
On Stage: The Yardbirds keep on going
Vans’ Warped Tour enters third decade
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
60’s rock legends The Yardbirds have survived changing rosters, the departure of superstars and more, and still keep on rocking.
If you’ve ever seen the movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” you surely remember the Black Knight. He challenges King Arthur who then cuts off the knight’s left arm....
Parents’ guide to summer dental health
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Summer is here and if your kids are like mine, they would rather sleep, eat, stare at their video screens and repeat. Without regular prodding things that are more normal in their routine seem to fall by the wayside.
Keep oral hygiene a priority; I know as a mom I get a much-needed break from the early AM roller coaster of getting kids out the...
Keystone FCU honors county’s ‘Shining Stars’
Avery Fink of Lionville Elementary.
WEST CHESTER — Keystone Federal Credit Union announces the winners in the Ninth Annual “Shining Star” Awards. The award was created to recognize students who have shown a noticeable improvement in academic performance, extra-curricular involvement, attendance, and classroom conduct throughout the school year.
What To Do: get fired up for the Fourth!
Fireworks, fun and festivals highlight holiday weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Freedom Fest will light up the skies over Nottingham.
Independence Day Weekend is here — along with the hot weather that usually accompanies it.
Area residents know that the arrival of the long holiday weekend means it is time for two of Chester County’s longest-running and most popular Independence...
Have a great Fourth of July weekend, but be smart and be safe
With mostly good weather forecast (the lone concern is a chance of serious thunderstorms Friday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service) most area residents who haven’t opted to head out of town are likely ready for fun with friends and family over the long holiday weekend.
But — as state and local officials advise — a little bit of caution and common sense can keep the holiday festivities...
CASD moves to rework admin positions
Board cuts unapproved positions created by previous superintendent
By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times
CALN – Further steps to correct past wrongdoings under the previous administration were taken at Wednesday’s school board meeting of the Coatesville Area School District, which included eliminating administrative positions that were never approved by the school board and adjusting...
Local legislators back bipartisan state budget
Senate, Gov. must OK $31.55 billion state spending plan
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Correction: Adds Rep. Truitt’s vote.
It appears last year’s long, drawn out state budget process may be shorter — based on the bipartisan passage of a new $31.55 billion budget by the state House of Representatives, Tuesday, 132-68.
The budget was supported by seven Chester County State Representatives...
