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So much DRAMA…A ‘shout-out’ to all the hard-working local kids and directors bringing affordable theater to our communities… Look for these March performances: Kennett – Oklahoma, Unionville – West Side Story,...
Unionville’s Preston Konrad makes more than good on TLC show
‘Style By Jury’ shows women how to find the best version of themselves
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
So, it turns out that I am not the only fashion “expert” around these parts. Native Unionville resident Preston Konrad, host of TLC’s new show “Style by Jury,” has a little bit of street cred.
I mean, that is if you think being the Style Director for American...
What To Do: Saluting local German heritage folk art
Also: Carmen at First State Ballet, Wyeth exhibit at Brandywine
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library is featuring the opening of a major new exhibition “A Colorful Folk: Pennsylvania Germans and the Art of Everyday Life.”
When German immigrants began settling in America in the 1700s, they brought with them a lot of traditions — culinary, religious...
Former DA Carroll new chair of Coatesville Savings Bank
Joseph Carroll
COATESVILLE — Coatesville Savings Bank (CSBank) has announced that Joseph Carroll has been named Chairman of the Board as part of its annual reorganization meeting.
A Board member since 2013, Mr. Carroll is a resident of West Chester and former Chester County District Attorney. He has served in multiple functions within the District Attorney’s Office and started his legal career...
On Stage: A blast from the past
Vanilla Fudge, Mike & the Mechanics lead local retro lineups
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
1960s icons Vanilla Fudge is back on tour and with a new album.
Fans of music from the past will have some good choices for live performances this weekend including a capella music, the music that was the foundation for doo-wop groups in the 1950s; Vanilla Fudge, one of America’s top bands...
Chief Cork Officer: food and wine pairing – it’s not magic
Actually, it’s science and your palate that determines best pairings
By Brian Gurnham, Columnist, The Times
Scour the web and you can find hundreds of articles about pairing various types of food with their perfect mate from the wine world. The reality is that while there are a lot of guidelines based on science, it all comes down to personal preference. It’s no different than the...
Bishop Shanahan takes top spot in STEM competition
Downingtown STEM Academy and Coatesville High also place in tech battle
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The TImes
DOWNINGTOWN – Bishop Shanahan, Downingtown STEM Academy, and Coatesville High School placed first, second, and third, respectively at Monday’s Governor’s JOB1st STEM Competition held at the Chester County Intermediate Unit.
Shanahan’s team took first place out of eight with...
Art Watch: CCAA Members show is ‘awesome’
The one of the biggest and best displays of art in Chester County
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Most of you are undoubtedly familiar with the wonderful adult and children’s classes offered by the Chester County Art Association, but you might not know that every month their galleries have interesting new exhibits that highlight different themes, and that they have auxiliary Art Show...
5K event to honor beloved Bradford Heights principal
The greater Downingtown community is pulling together to hold a benefit 5K/community fair to help the family of beloved Bradford Heights Elementary School principal Dr. Michael Solon, who died suddenly last fall.
DOWNINGTOWN — The sudden death last fall of a beloved elementary school principal was a blow to the community, and now that community is pulling together to hold a special event in May...
Are we obsessed with our weight?
A number of a scale shouldn’t define anyone, but health should be a factor
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Joni Edelman is a blogger and mother of five who recently created a firestorm of controversy when she wrote about her experience of gaining weight and finding happiness as a result. Click here to read her post: http://on.today.com/1DvghCL
I read it and it bothers me. Why...
