Spring fever coming just a bit early this year
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I am (blissfully) typing this article while sitting out on the patio, sans coat, iced coffee in hand. In February. Although it is highly unlikely that these 70 degree temps will continue long term, I am happy to soak it up now. Even when the weather returns to normal, the brief respite from winter is enough to force an early transition of the contents of my...
On Stage (Extra): A ‘Curious’ case of Broadway-style entertainment
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
Theater fans from this area have been very fortunate this month – mainly because of the offerings from the Kimmel Center’s “Broadway Philadelphia” series at the Academy of Music (Broad and Locust streets, Philadelphia, 215-731-3333, www.kimmelcenter.org).
Instead of being presented for the umpteenth...
Coatesville PD seeks info on man trying to lure girls into car
COATESVILLE — City police are looking for more information about a pair of alleged incidents involving a man in a car attempting to verbally lure juvenile females into it, Thursday, as the girls were walking to school.
Police did not share details or locations of the reported incidents, but are asking anyone with additional information — or if anyone else may have been approached — to contact...
Congress members can’t hide from the voters
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The phone rang the other night during dinner, it was a phone “town hall” for U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan (R-7) — I happen to live in the 7th — but the timing was lousy and as a practicing journalist, I kind of feel like it is inappropriate as a journalist to participate in such events.
And to be honest — Meehan and his colleagues need to put on their big boy pants...
What To Do: Time for Kennett Winterfest
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Something special is brewing in Kennett Square this weekend — a popular annual event known as the Kennett Winterfest. Usually, tickets are already sold out by this time but this year some tickets remain.
The Fifth Annual Kennett Winterfest (http://kennettwinterfest.com/) will be held on February 25 from 12:30-4 p.m. at 600 South Broad Street in Kennett...
Fair DistrictsPA forum takes on Gerrymandering
Carol Kuniholm, Chair of Fair Districts PA, addressing the audience, Wednesday night at West Chester Henderson High School.
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
WEST CHESTER – Political strategist Karl Rove once said, “He who can control redistricting can control Congress.” At her presentation Wednesday at Henderson High School, Fair Districts PA Chair Carol Kuniholm used this quote to illustrate...
Kennett’s Feliciano scales new heights in pole vault
By Hannah Christopher, Running Editor, The Times
Xavier Feliciano at the Pennsylvania Indoor Track Carnival at Lehigh University.
Xavier Feliciano is an extraordinary person who is a senior at Kennett High School. His pole vaulting coach Paul Eyanson is also extraordinary, and the two of them together have accomplished great heights.
Literally and physically the team of these two have made it...
On Stage: Riverdance dances through more than two decades
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
If it seems as if “Riverdance” has been around forever — it’s because it has been around forever. If you’re not of the age to drink legally in Pennsylvania or Delaware, then you weren’t even born yet when “Riverdance” made its stage debut in London
Its popularity never seems to wane. Like the Energizer Bunny and Betty White, “Riverdance”...
CASD board declares impasse in teachers’ contract talks
Union seeks state Fact Finding for potential new pact
UPDATED: 8:30 p.m. Adds comment, detail from teachers’ negotiator.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The Coatesville Area School District announced Wednesday it declared a contract talks impasse with the district’s teachers as the district’s teachers’ union is seeking fact finding through the state’s Labor Relations Board...
Art Watch: New moon rising over Chester County
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week there are some very special art events that are opening in our area. From big art openings at two local museums to space-clearing- new-moon rituals in Cochranville, there are always interesting art activities in and around Chester County every week.
A view of Chester County by photo contest winner Lee Schlingmann.
Before we kick off the art week, congratulations...
