On Stage: Dar Williams at Bryn Mawr
Run River North and ‘Always Patsy Cline’ highlight weekend performances
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Singer-Songwriter Dar Williams performs July 27 at the Bryn Mawr Gazebo as part of the Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts.
Dar Williams, who will be performing at 7 p.m. on July 27 at the Bryn Mawr Gazebo as part of the Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts series (9 South Bryn Mawr Avenue,...
Op/Ed: An irresponsible budget
By Kathi Cozzone, Chester County Commissioner
Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone
I worked in the private sector at large and small companies, in various financial management roles, for about two decades before becoming a Chester County Commissioner. During the Corbett administration, I have watched from afar as legislators and the Governor concocted one bad budget after another. Previous...
On Your Table: It’s grilling & chilling time
The Meat Shop, in Chadds Ford, talks great steak options
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
For outdoor grilling nothing beats a charcoal fire
The aroma that most evokes summer for me is a whiff of meat sizzling on a smoking hot charcoal grill. And the good news is that at this time in July we are already in the heart of grilling season, so I am enjoying steaks, burgers, chicken,...
Art Watch: Stephen Brehm
An extraordinary seascape and nature artist..and the local arts scene
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Famous for his beautiful, vibrant seascapes and landscape scenes, painter Stephen Brehm will exhibit this Thursday July 24th 4-8pm at Galer Estate Winery’s Pop up Art Show. He was born in France, and then moved all over the world, and he says that it is through this constant change...
Ukrainian crisis hits home for WCU swimmer
Family flees war-torn Donetsk, seeks safety in US; Chesco swim community rallies in support
By Kim Chiomento, Correspondent, The Times
Teammates, friends — and a now a lifeline. West Chester University swimmers Dave McCormick, left, and Bogden “Shark” Grebenyuk formed a tight bond as Ram swimmers. But now, as Grebenyuk’s family was forced to flee war-torn Ukraine, just miles from where...
Chesco District 28 All-Stars head to Big League World Series
The District 28 Chester County All Stars, 17 & 18 year olds from KAU, Caln, Coatesville and Avon Grove will represent the Eastern U.S. Region this week in the Big League World Series in Easley, South Carolina.
The 2014 District 28 18U All-Stars earned themselves a spot in the Big League World Series by defeating District 1 Champion Delaware to win the Eastern Regional Championship, 5-0. The...
Op/ED: SE GOP leaders back Corbett on pension fight
Editors Note: This op-ed was submitted by Patricia Poprik, Chair of the Bucks County Republican Committee; Valentino DiGiorgio, Chair of the Republican Committee of Chester County; Andrew Reilly, Chair of the Delaware County Republican Committee; Mike Vereb, Chair of the Montgomery County Republican Committee; and John Taylor, Chair of the Philadelphia Republican City Committee; Michael Meehan,...
Vacation: fitting it all in one carry-on
Here’s my list for making a week away with one bag work
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I’ve written about my ability to pack for a week of vacation in a carry-on bag (incredulous, right?) in previous articles. My family is gearing up for a cross-country flight to California and I could not be more excited! My husband is adamant that each of us will be fitting a suitcase...
Corbett faces trouble from his own party
Legislators annoyed by, but not scared by, Gov.’s budget line-item veto
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Yogi Berra, the baseball legend and armchair philosopher once said, “when you get to a fork in the road, take it.”
Based on his action last week, Gov. Tom Corbett appears not to have taken this sage advice — and crashed right into the Burma Shave billboard located at the fork in...
What To Do: Kimberton Fair, Turks Head and more
In the heat of the summer, events for almost every taste dot the calendar
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Kimberton Fair, a Chester County institution, kicks off Monday with all of the great rides, food and attractions people have enjoyed for generations.
When it comes to longevity, there can’t be too many annual events in Chester County that can top the Kimberton Community Fair...
