What to Do? Wine tastings, Comic-Con, Home Show, paranormal & more!
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Winter weather has finally arrived but that’s no reason to hibernate. If you’re in the mood to get out of the house and do something, you have a variety of attractive options this weekend.
Participating in the “Wine, Cheese & Honey Pairings at Penns Woods” at Penns Wood Winery (124 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford, 610-459-0808, http://www.pennswoodsevents.com)...
DA announces new Detective Chief, Lt.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan (seated) with new Chief of Detectives Kevin Dykes (right) and new Det. Lt. Michael McGinnis.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced the promotion this week of new commanders for the Chester County Detectives.
Kevin Dykes has been named the Chief of the Chester County Detectives. Michael McGinnis has been promoted to the...
On Stage: Award winning Shen Yun set to wow
Also: Light Day Foundation with Rob Hyman and Lisa Bouchelle; Emma Cullen, Tomeka Reid Quartet, and more to perform locally
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The annual touring production by Shen Yun Performing Arts is a treat for the senses — a spectacle of sight of sight and sound. It has made an annual visit to Philadelphia every year for more than a decade.
This...
Relationship New Year’s resolutions
New year, get off on a better foot with friends, family and lovers
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
Happy New Year!
We’ve all been listening to our friends and family members boast about their New Year resolutions: getting to the gym three times a week, losing 10 pounds, or budgeting better this year. But what about New Year’s resolutions for your relationships? If holiday movies have...
Rosado named as Chesco Detective
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan welcomes Oscar Rosado as the newest Chester County Detective.
A veteran Kennett Square police office is the newest Chester County Detective, District Attorney Tom Hogan said Tuesday.
Hogan announced the hiring of Oscar Rosado, who has previously worked numerous times with county detectives in his local policing role and has served as a liaison to the Hispanic...
The ‘Art of Writing’ along the Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail
For the entire month of January, eight wineries along The Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail will be celebrating the “Art of Writing” with writer’s workshops, book signings, book clubs, blog how-to’s and book sales. Winter is the perfect time to curl up with a new book, or meet up with local authors to get inspired to write your own masterpiece. From Kennett Square to Chadds...
County Commissioners reorg: no major changes
The Chester County Commissioners opted to make no changes in its current leadership during Monday’s reorganization meeting. From left, Vice Chair Kathi Cozzone, Commissioner Michelle Kichline and Chair Terence Farrell.
WEST CHESTER — The newly reelected Chester County Commissioners opted not to mess with what has been a good working combination, reelecting Republican Commissioner Terence...
For New Year’s, reflect on the past and look forward
Resolutions should be small and attainable
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I love the start of the new year for the opportunity to reflect on the past and the chance to enhance the future with positive, behavioral changes.
However, in order to be successful, I believe it is important to keep resolutions small and attainable. Life is hard enough without feeling like a failure because...
What To Do: Happy New Year!
From Mummers to first day celebrations, ring in 2016
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The annual Mummers Parade is a Philadelphia New year’s Day staple.
The biggest attractions in the upcoming week are New Year’s Day events and New Year’s Day in Philadelphia is all about the Mummers Parade (21-336-3050, www.phillymummers.com) — a festive celebration featuring string bands,...
Art Watch: At new year’s looking back and ahead
While 2015 was exciting, 2016 promises even more on the local art scene
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
If you are hanging around Kennett Square until the Mushroom drops on New Year’s Eve, swing by Mala Galleria’s opening for artist Joe Jacobs from 7-10pm December 31st. You will undoubtedly recognize Joe Jacob’s signature watercolor horse paintings, as well as many other smaller...
