What To Do: Celebrate ‘Dia de los Muertos’ in Kennett
Also: Pirate Day & The Pa. Hunt Cup get Nov. rolling
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Dia de los Muertos celebration in Kennett Square.
In Mexico, November 1 is known as “Dia de Los Muertos” — the Day of the Dead. It is a festive day when families remember and honor their loved ones who have passed away.
Kennett Square will also be celebrating “Dia de Los Muertos” on November...
Sheehan to leave Brandywine Health Foundation
Frances Sheehan
COATESVILLE – One of Coatesville’s and Chester County’s top community leaders is leaving.
Brandywine Health Foundation Board Chair Dawn James announced Thursday that Frances Sheehan would give up her position as CEO of the Brandywine Health Foundation at the end of 2016 to take the lead on a new Delaware County health foundation — the newly formed Crozer-Keystone Community...
On Stage: Joshua Radin sings from the heart
Also: Beat the election blues with some bluegrass
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer
Joshua Radin
Joshua Radin, a singer-songwriter who writes songs that are heartfelt, sincere and emotionally touching, released his most recent album early in 2015 and toured the world in support of the disc. Then, he embarked on his first-ever solo acoustic tour last fall – a tour that brought him to the Sellersville...
Endorsements: Vote ‘No’ on Judicial Ballot question
In addition to the many elective offices on the ballot Tuesday, Pennsylvania’s voters will also get to decide whether judges can stay on the bench for an additional five years past the current retirement age of 70.
Except, of course, that you could be confused by the text of the ballot question:
“Shall the Pennsylvania Constitution be amended to require that justices of the Supreme Court, judges,...
Candidate Q&A: Andy Dinniman, 19th Senate District
Andy Dinniman
Editor’s Note: Once again, we posed the same nine questions to our legislative candidates and offered to publish them without edits or modification to allow our readers to get an unfiltered view of their positions on some of the top issues of the day in Pennsylvania. We will run the answers of all of the candidates for a given race at the same time — assuming all have responded.
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Candidate Q&A: Jack London, 19th Senate District
Jack London
Editor’s Note: Once again, we posed the same nine questions to our legislative candidates and offered to publish them without edits or modification to allow our readers to get an unfiltered view of their positions on some of the top issues of the day in Pennsylvania. We will run the answers of all of the candidates for a given race at the same time — assuming all have responded.
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One arrested, one sought in Caln robbery
Miles Turner
CALN — Township police said Wednesday they have taken one man into custody in relation to an armed robbery at a township home last week, while another man is being sought.
Police announced the arrest of Myles Turner, 23, of Newark, DE, in relation to a robbery at gunpoint on Skyview Lane on Oct. 27. Turner was in custody in Delaware as of Wednesday afternoon, awaiting transfer to Chester...
Don’t Retire, Refire: Don’t be fair to look at your finances
With obligations to parents and kids, today’s retirees may feel the squeeze
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
The subject of finances is one that scares many of us because we aren’t even close to being prepared.
According to Money Magazine, one in three Americans have zero dollars in savings. CBS Money Watch calls us the “sandwich generation” because many of us have obligations...
Candidate Q&A: Tom Killion, 9th Senate District
Tom Killion
Editor’s Note: Once again, we posed the same nine questions to our legislative candidates and offered to publish them without edits or modification to allow our readers to get an unfiltered view of their positions on some of the top issues of the day in Pennsylvania. We will run the answers of all of the candidates for a given race at the same time — assuming all have responded.
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Candidate Q&A: Marty Malloy, 9th Senate District
Marty Malloy
Editor’s Note: Once again, we posed the same nine questions to our legislative candidates and offered to publish them without edits or modification to allow our readers to get an unfiltered view of their positions on some of the top issues of the day in Pennsylvania. We will run the answers of all of the candidates for a given race at the same time — assuming all have responded.
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