On Stage: River Whyless is another reason App. State is famous
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
River Whyless
For sports fans, Appalachian State University is known for producing what has been called “one of the greatest upsets in college football history.”
For music fans, Appalachian State University is known for giving the world one of the best American folk/rock bands in the past decade – River Whyless.
The sports world was stunned in...
UCF board previews draft proposal for new fields, renovations
By JP Phillips, Staff Writer, The Times
The new draft proposal for fields at the Unionville High School/Patton Middle School campus. They would include a new tennis complex, additional parking and new multiuse turf fields.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — K&W Engineers and Consultants was contracted by the Unionville Chadds-Ford School District to examine traffic flow, parking, and ground use at the Middle,...
Letter From The Editor: Tough times in the media world
Dear Readers,
I probably don’t have to tell you what a challenging time it is for us in the small-time, local media.
The old advertising model is broken, a new one hasn’t really replaced it and readers like you increasingly don’t want to have to pay for content.
It’s that vise that has seen our readership hold steady, yet revenue decline for three straight years.
Send...
On Your Table: Beat the heat with Ice Cream treats
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent , The Times
Ice cream makes for frosty summer desserts (Photo courtesy of TheMerryThought)
It’s that time of year, the time when the Mr Softie trucks start cruising neighborhoods blaring their widely known jingle or, in what must be a fit of desperation on the part of some driver, Christmas carols. But they do indeed signal that it’s June and therefore...
On Stage: Get some joy from ‘Hate’ tour at The Troc
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Night Club
On June 9, the Trocadero (10th and Arch streets, Philadelphia, 215-922-6888, www.thetroc.com) is hosting the “Everybody Still Hates You Tour.” Obviously, it will not be an evening filled with Americana, smooth jazz or sensitive singer/songwriters.
The tour features Combichrist as the headliner along with Wednesday 13, Night Club, Prison,...
What To Do: Get your Gilbert & Sullivan on at Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Great flower gardens, an impressive fountain show and live performances of a classic theater piece all can be found at one location this weekend — Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org).
On June 8 and 9, Longwood is hosting a special live production by the Savoy Company. The Savoy Company, which is the oldest...
Mixed Media: Weather proves a challenge to local art shows
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
I hope no one wound up trespassing on Scarlett Thicket Farm last Saturday because of my article! The show has been rescheduled for this Saturday, June 9, due to last weeks’ inclimate weather. We will see what happens THIS Saturday, as this spring has been a real nail-biter when it comes to the fruition of weather predictions. At any rate, check out Abstractions...
On Stage: ‘Boeing, Boeing’ hits Candlelight stage
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Candlelight Theatre (2208 Millers Road, Arden, Delaware, 302- 475-2313, www.candlelighttheatredelaware.org) is always a great place to enjoy an evening of top-flight musical theater entertainment along with a tasty buffet dinner.
Each year, the comfortable theater, which is located a few miles south of Concordville, has an annual schedule that...
UHS grads urged to say thanks, appreciate new perspectives
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The Unionville High School Class of 2018 celebrates their graduation with the traditional tossing of hats in the air, Tuesday.
NEWARK, Del. — Gratitude, remembrance and adapting to the change of perspective that comes with growing up were central themes by speakers during Tuesday’s 95th Commencement for Unionville High School, held at the Carpenter Center at the...
Commissioners push PUC to keep Mariner East II shut down
WEST CHESTER — On Tuesday, The Chester County Commissioners issued a letter to Rosemary Chiavetta, Secretary Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission asking that the commission uphold the current suspension of the Mariner East pipeline project
Here is a copy of the letter the commissioners sent Tuesday to the PUC:
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