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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 Philadelphia...
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...
UCF board, teachers approve factfinders’ report
OK means 4-year contract runs through 2018-19 school year
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Board of Education discusses the factfinders report during Tuesday’s special board meeting.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District and its teachers both have accepted the recommendations of the state-appointed fact finder for a new four-year...
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 a...
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 rappel 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 nagging...
Avon Grove overpowers Kennett, 42-7
Jones runs for five TD, 241 yards for Red Devils
By Matt Cassidy, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett High School’s offense is set to run a play out of the shotgun, Friday. The Blue Demons struggled against a tough Avon Grove defense, losing 42-7.
KENNETT SQUARE – Putting on an absolute show on the ground, senior running back Nate Jones led Avon Grove past the Kennett, 42-7, in a Ches-Mont...
Boon, Boyle lead Unionville in romp over Garnet, 37-13
Explosive offense, speed bury neighboring rivals
Unionville senior running back Brandon Boon (29) with fullback Bryce McManus (44) leading the way hits the line, Friday night. Boon rushed for 222 yards and a pair of TD in Unionville’s 37-13 win over Garnet Valley. Jim Gill Photo.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — If Friday night is any indication of things to come, the 2015...
Gun incident at Patton MS has community asking questions
Parent apparently left holstered gun in unlocked, running car at school Thursday
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Unionville-Chadds Ford School District officials reiterated Friday morning that no students were at risk when a Charles F. Patton Middle School parent apparently left a holstered firearm in a running and unlocked car outside of the school, Thursday.
After school security...
