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...
Caln police seek armed robber
Caln Police released this security camera image of an alleged armed robber who hit the Family Dollar story Thursday night.
CALN — Township police are investigating a reported armed robbery at the Family Dollar store on Lincoln Highway, Thursday evening.
Police said that a man approached the entrance of the store a little after 8:30 p.m., accosted an employee standing outside and forced her to...
What To Do: Mushroom Fest and Chadds Ford Days kick off fall
Also: Barclay Friends Gardens and Radnor Concours D’Elgance & more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The return of Fun Gus is just one of the exciting signs that the Mushroom Festival in Kennett Square is at hand, kicking off Friday night with the annual parade.
Kennett Square and mushrooms are linked together so much that it would seem fitting if the Kennett High sports teams...
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Whip & ‘Neigh-neighhhh’… Be sure to catch The Plantation Field International Horse...
On Stage: Demark’s Oh Land comes to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Oh Land, one of Denmark’s top acts, comes to Philadelphia this week.
Oh Land, one of Denmark’s top music exports, is returning to Philadelphia for a special show this month.
The international producer and songwriter extraordinaire , also known as Nanna Øland Fabricius, is currently touring with Of Monsters and Men. The tour touches down in...
Art Watch: James Welling featured at Brandywine River Museum
Street Road Artist’s Space featured at Galer, Sept. 13
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
At The Brandywine River Museum of Art, Thursday September 10 at 6pm there will be a fascinating talk with contemporary photographer James Welling and Thomas Padon, Director of the Brandywine River Museum of Art on the influence of Andrew Wyeth’s paintings on Welling’s artistic exploration...
Do’s and don’ts for preparing your child for a dental visit
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
As a parent, I always want to make things easier for my kids. However, as a dentist, sometimes I see very well-intentioned moms and dads inadvertently make things more difficult. Here’s what you should know.
Don’t promise a reward for good behavior. Most kids have dental visits that are completely free of discomfort and by promising them...
Rotary goes to ‘new heights’ Thursday for Phila. Outward Bound School
West Chester rappelling event raises funds for local youth
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
West Chester’s Mayor Carolyn Comitta rappels down the side of One Logan Square.
WEST CHESTER – When Philadelphia’s Mayor Nutter invited West Chester’s Mayor Carolyn Comitta to rapel down the side of the 31 story One Logan Square to fundraise for the Philadelphia Outward Bound School;...
The sheer joy that is Houppette
Beauty boutique opens in Kennett Square, I’m thrilled
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
The doors opened and angels burst into song! OK, that’s a bit dramatic, but it is how I feel about my favorite beauty boutique, Houppette, opening its second location in Kennett Square. No more excuses for not having the perfect shade of lipgloss or signature scent of perfume that I have been...
Healy, Kincade lead D-East past Frankford, 37-6
PHILADELPHIA — Jack Kincade rushed for 110 yards and a TD to lead Downingtown East past Frankford, 37-6, Friday night in the season opener for both teams.
Quarterback Saunders Healy was 11-for-17 for 112 yards and rushed for 52 more yards in leading the Cougars’ offense.
