On Your Table: Wake up to delicious

Individual breakfast frittatas with vegetables By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times Individual breakfast frittatas offer a healthy, nutritious on the run meal for kids on the way to school The best thing we can do for kids on a school day is to have something healthy and nutritious ready for them to eat on the run on their way to class. But it can be a challenge to get this important...

Yes, you can shop at trendy youth stores

Be wary of sizing and pick your spots, but you could save a bundle Editor’s Note: Kelly is enjoying a well-earned week off. Please enjoy this best-of-Kelly column she personally selected as still as relevant as when originally published in 2012. By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Forever 21 is one of my favorite places to shop and I’m not ashamed to admit it. (I know, I know. ...

Coatesville’s ArcelorMittal ‘forges’ its way as steel industry leader

Local steel plant leverages proud history, manufacturing expertise and strong community support By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times COATESVILLE – For 205 years, the United States’ oldest, continuously operating steel mill has called Chester County home. Currently owned and operated by ArcelorMittal – USA, the plant has a fascinating history of providing essential components...

What To Do: Harvest Festival season a harbinger of fall

Also: West Chester Restaurant Festival and much, much more By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The leaves will be starting to change color soon and that means that the season of harvest festivals has arrived. One of the first will be the Chaddsford Winery Harvest Festival which will be held September 19 and 20 at the Chaddsford Winery (632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, 610-388-6221, http://www.chaddsford.com). The...

On Stage: Bobby Whitlock, a legend you may not know

Also: Colin Quinn brings his one-man show to Sellersville By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Bobby Whitlock (with wife Coco Carmel) was a key member of seminal bands such as Derek and The Dominos, but many fans may not know his name. He and Carmel play this weekend in Sellersville. Serious fans of rock music — especially classic rock — are well aware of Bobby Whitlock and his...

Art Watch: Creating a real ‘Rubber Soul’

Local artist repurposes old rubber tires into beautiful sculpture By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times After viewing the stunning show “Reconstructed Elements” at The Delaware Art Museum, I was fascinated to learn more about the local sculptor Helen Mason, who created the fluid, beautiful, black rubber abstract sculptures for this show. Each of the artists in “Reconstructed Elements”...

O’Leary named Exec. Dir. of Chesco Planning Commission

Brian O’Leary WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners said Wednesday that they have appointed Brian O’Leary as Executive Director of the Chester County Planning Commission. He starts in his new post on Oct, 5 and replaces Ronald Bailey who retired earlier this year. O’Leary has nearly 30 years of public planning experience with Montgomery County Planning Commission, and his...

Costello announces ‘Academy Day’ for interested PA-06 students

WEST CHESTER – On September 19th, the office of Congressman Ryan Costello (PA-6) will host an informational open house for students who are interested in attending one of the nation’s uniformed service academies. The Academy Day will take place at Wyomissing High School.

Mushroom Fest. celebrates 30 years of fungi-focused fun

Community, tourism and of course, all things mushroom… By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times Kennett Square’s own Food Network ‘Chopped’ finalist, Lisa Keys, demonstrates in the festival’s culinary tent. KENNETT SQUARE – Visitors strolled historic Kennett Square Borough’s charming streets this weekend to enjoy shopping, crafts, food vendors and entertainment as...

An ageless wonder of fashion

Iris Apfel continues to be a trendsetter By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times In the spirit of celebrating New York Fashion Week, I wanted to highlight an unexpected face in the world of couture. One of my all time favorite trendsetters is Iris Apfel. This 90­something year old spitfire is an expert in interior design and fashion. With a resume that includes time at Women’s Wear Daily...