On Stage (Spotlight): Allie X, new name, new music
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Allie X
Since the release of her new album “Collxtion II,” publications and album reviewers have been referring to Allie X as a new pop act.
That’s hardly the case.
Allie X, who will headline a show on August 29 at The Foundry at Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal Street, Philadelphia, 215-309-0150, www.thefillmorephilly.com), has been making and releasing...
Shanahan opens season with powerful win over W. Philly, 48-6
By Chris Sheehan, Correspondent, The Times
The Bishop Shanahan defense closes in on a West Philadelphia runner — the Eagles were able to shut down the Speedboys for almost the entire game.
DOWNINGTOWN — With the end of summer near, a few things are certain: school is starting soon, the night air feels crisp, and high school football is back under the lights. That was the scene this past...
On Stage (Bonus): get seriously heavy with Marduk
Marduk
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
When Marduk performs on August 27 at Reverb (1402 North Ninth Street, Reading, 610-743-3069, www.reverbconcerts.com), the band will be playing at a venue that also is a description of the effect of the group’s music.
Marduk is one of the heaviest metal bands from Scandinavia. When the powerful foursome plays, the sounds it makes rattle the foundation...
What To Do: Go get really bugged this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
David Rogers’ Big Bugs
People often tend to swat or squash insects when they encounter them — but that’s not always a good thing. There are many insects who deserve respect and need your love.
This weekend, bug lovers will join with the staff at Tyler Arboretum (515 Painter Road, Media, 610-566-9134, www.tylerarboretum.org) for a special event focusing...
Officials celebrate opening of Rt. 926 bridge
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Various state and local officials cut the ribbon for the new Route 926 bridge. From left: State Rep. Carolyn Comitta (F-156), a local vet office mascot, Chester County Commissioner Chair Michelle Kichline, State Rep. Steve Barrar (R-160) and Unionville-Chadds Ford Superintendent of Schools John Sanville.
POCOPSON — More than 100 people showed up to celebrate the...
Two face charges of seeking ‘murder for hire’
Christopher Pickard
Two people from State College are facing charges that they engaged in a murder for hire scheme to silence a potential witness in a drug bust earlier this year in Charlestown.
District Attorney Tom Hogan said that Christopher Pickard and Latrice Harrington attempted to arrange the death of another person — presumably a person who was in the car with Pickard when he was arrested...
On Stage: Dee Jay Silver puts new spin on country
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Dee Jay Silver
It’s easy to assume that a musical act with the name Dee Jay Silver would be a Day-Glo drenched EDM (electronic dance music) act. However, if the artist’s name were Jay Dee Silver, it would sound much more like a country act.
On August 25, Dee Jay Silver will be performing at the BB&T Pavilion (1 Harbour Boulevard, Camden, New Jersey,...
Police make arrest in hate gaffiti
COATESVILLE – City police say they’ve arrested a city man in connection with a series of Neo-Nazi inspired hate graffiti incidents in the city and in neighboring Valley.
George F. Rissell, 24, was taken into custody after police received an anonymous tip via a smart phone app, combined with images from various surveillance cameras near where the incidents took place. With that information,...
Van de Krol to replace Crossan as Clerk of Courts candidate
Yolanda Van de Krol
WEST CHESTER – The county’s Democratic Party announced formally on Wednesday that Yolanda de Krol will replace Maria Crossan on the fall ballot for Clerk of Courts. Crossan withdrew from the race, citing family concerns, earlier this month.
The party’s Executive Committee voted unanimously Wednesday night to back Van de Krol. She will face Republican Robin Marcello,...
Officials denounce Neo-Nazi graffiti in Coatesville, Valley
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Police are looking for information about who tagged walls, signs, pavement and a car with racist graffiti in Coatesville’s West End and neighboring Valley Township, late Tuesday evening.
According to police, a person or persons spray painted swastikas and racial epithets on walls garage doors and a Mercedes Benz, along with Neo-Nazi/White Supremacists codes. Police...
