Looking in the mirror
Maybe it’s not the people you date, but your approach
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
Answer these questions honestly:
Do you pick out men to date from online websites just from their first profile picture?
Do your friends or family tell you you’re too picky, but you tell them you just have high standards?
Have you ever been on a date and were worried that someone you know may walk...
The Red Carpet makes for Oscar-worthy viewing
It’s not quite the same without Joan Rivers, of course
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
The Academy Awards are tonight and (YAY for me!) I have seen one of the nominated films! Hey, for my husband and me, that is impressive stuff. I do not think we have been inside a movie theater since 2010 (sad, but true). We watched The Martian (On Demand) and I really liked it. However, even though...
M’mm, m’mm, good! Campbells donates $10K to CASD school
Labels for Education program nets East Fallowfield Elementary funds
By Lauren Parker- Gill, Staff Writer, The Times
Students from East Fallowfield Elementary School, along with superintendent Dr. Cathy Taschner and principal Wayne Wallace accepted a check for $10,000, presented by Megan Hennigan and Erin Ward from Campbell’s Soup Company for the Labels for Education Grand Stand Sweepstakes for Schools.
EAST...
What To Do: Pancakes at Tyler Arboretum
Also: Sportscard and Outdoor shows come to area
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Tyler Arboretum holds its annual Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring Celebration Sunday.
For a family event that is both fun and educational, it’s hard to top the annual Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring Celebration at the Tyler Arboretum (515 Painter Road, Media, 610-566-9134, www.tylerarboretum.org).
The...
On Stage: Altan brings Ireland to Longwood Gardens
Busy local schedule features roots rock, tribute bands and EDM
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Donegal-based Altan is fusing Irish folk music with American styles such as Bluegrass.
Over the years, Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org) has presented a wide array of musical acts from around the world and in a variety of genres. On February 26, Longwood...
On Your Table: Winter Salads
Take a break from the slow cooker to go fresh
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
This photo for Winter Salad with Fennel, Apples, Goat Cheese and Radishes comes courtesy of Cathy Barrow of Washington DC but it’s a great meal for a winter evening.
Well, here we are in the dead of winter here in the Mid-Atlantic, and the last thing you want to do is nibble on lettuce leaves with dressing...
Kings Highway students collect for local organizations
1,700 items collected as part of school’s MLK project
By Lauren Parker- Gill, Staff Writer, The Times
King’s Highway Elementary students gathered at an assembly Wednesday to present local organizations with items they collected for the 100th Day Challenge, a service project in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and in celebration of the 100th day of school.
WEST CALN – Students at King’s...
Much ado over removing decile rankings at UCF board meeting
Fulginiti to retire as assistant principal at Patton in July
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
Retiring Patton Middle School Assistant Principal Jim Fulginetti addresses the audience in front of the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education, Monday night.
EAST MARLBOROUGH – The Unionville Chadds Ford School District (UCFSD) board of education held its regular meeting Monday night at the newly...
Art Watch: mixing art and dance to delight
Highspire Ballet Academy to show art and movement, Feb. 27
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This Saturday, February 27th, the Highspire Ballet Academy in Downingtown will be hosting a very unique art event that will be a thrill to all your artistic senses. From 10am -5pm there will be a multiple live sessions of art and movement. Under the directorship of Gleidson Hoffmann, ballet dancers will perform...
Local police warn against ‘puffing’
The ice scraper being given out by local police to remind folks not to leave their cars running and unlocked to warm up.
With some of the frigid temperatures seen in the county in recent weeks, it’s understandable wanting to start and pre-warm your car, but local police are warning about the risks of “puffing” to keep warm on a cold morning.
Coatesville Police and the PA Auto Theft...
