The Times’ 2016 primary endorsements

Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., voting expecting to be busier than normal By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times By now, you may be a bit tired of “feeling the Bern” or how “huge” this primary election is going to be, but the fact of the matter is that on Tuesday, the voters of Pennsylvania will have an opportunity to vote in the most meaningful primary election in decades — with but major party...

On Stage Extra: Pagliacci performed by Delphi Opera

Classical options for a sweet Sunday By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times If you’re looking for a concert to attend this Sunday and want to shift into classical mode, you’re in luck because two concerts in the area can fill the bill. On April 24, Delphi Opera will present Ruggiero Leoncavallo’s signature verismo masterpiece “Pagliacci” at Padua Academy’s Roberto Hall (905 North...

What To Do: The 43rd Yellow Springs Art Show

Also: West Chester Film Festival runs this weekend By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The popular yellow Spring Art Show features more than 185 artists this year. The Yellow Springs Art Show got its start back in 1973 as a free event featuring a variety of artists displaying their work on clotheslines. It has changed immeasurably since then and has become one of the largest and most prestigious...

On Stage: Lloyd Cole still breaking categories

Also: Nalani & Sarina get back to their roots By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Lloyd Cole Lloyd Cole has built a legion of fans over the last few decades and has remained hard to pin down musically. Cole, who will be performing April 22 at the Tin Angel (20 South Second Street, Philadelphia, 215-928-0770, http://www.tinangel.com), has definitely had a varied music career.

Man nabbed in alleged toddler kidnapping

Police say this image shows Larry Sample taking a Coatesville toddle from his mother on April 17. The child was recovered safely in Tredyffrin on April 20. COATESVILLE — Police were able track and recover after a three-day, county-wide search, a two-year-old child allegedly kidnapped by his mother’s boyfriend. Larry Sample was spotted by Tredyffrin Police in his car, headed northbound of...

Op/Ed: Help cure cancer; we all have a role to play

The fight against cancer is one everybody should join By Kris Toomey The author, left, her daughter Bridget center and Kris’s mother, Beverly Duncan. HELP CURE CANCER. I used to think that was a job description far above my abilities. Now, I believe that is a job description anyone can fill. When a family member, or someone you care about, receives a cancer diagnosis, a common response is...

Teens need to keep dental health in mind, too

While focus is often on younger kids, teen’s choices can impact whole lives By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times Today, thanks to improved home care and the widespread use of fluorides, many teens have very few serious dental issues. However, that does not make our young patients’ immune from dental concerns. When working with young people I believe knowledge is power....

On endorsements and superdelegates: let the people decide

I don’t need elected officials to tell me who to vote for By Nathaniel Smith, Columnist, The Times I try to be appreciative of elected officials and the work they do.  And I wouldn’t want their jobs, not for the money and perks, not for the fame and glory. But right now I’m annoyed. Officials elected by vote of all the people of the state should, in my view, once elected, continue...

Springtime puts stress on women

While men just let it all hang out, women want perfect summer bodies By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Spring is here! FINALLY. I know this not because of the weather forecast or by sticking my head out the front door…I know this because every female in my life is on a diet. LITERALLY.

What To Do: It’s Spring — get out there

Celebrate the blooming of a new season in a national park By Danny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times April 16 is National Junior Ranger Day at National Parks. Here are some important things to know. National Park Week is April 16-24 this year. There are more than 400 National Parks in America. Quite a few of the nation’s most interesting National Parks are located in the Delaware Valley. National...