Endorsement: Ellsworth for GOP Gov. nomination

Laura Ellsworth This year’s Republican primary for Governor has been an unprecedented mess, one that is bad for the commonwealth and the Republican Party of Pennsylvania. Candidates Paul Mango and Scott Wagner have waged a scorched-Earth battle — essentially handing Democratic incumbent Tom Wolf more than enough material to rout either — in a deeply personal and juvenile campaign for governor. ...

SuperSix: Special Mother’s Day edition

By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times I saw this magazine while I was standing in the checkout line at Giant and laughed out loud. Thank you, Oprah, for acknowledging that a Mother’s Day gift should (ideally) be commensurate with the monumental task of motherhood. “She gave you life…are you really giving her a coffee mug?” LOVE THAT. (Oprah doesn’t even have children and still gets...

On Stage: Clint Holmes is more than a great singer

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Clint Holmes Clint Holmes is a stellar singer with a very impressive resume. Holmes, who will headline a show at Rrazz Room (6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, 888-596-1027, www.TheRrazzRoom.com) on May 5, is more than just a great singer. He is a performer, recording artist and vocalist — one of those rare performers who can legitimately be called...

What To Do: Kennett rolls out the party for Cinco De Mayo

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Cinco De Mayo Cinco De Mayo is day for partying — one of the biggest party days of the year for the people of Mexican descent. But, just as you don’t have to be Irish to party on St. Patrick’s Day or Indian to get colorful celebrating Holi, you don’t have to be Mexican to celebrate Cinco De Mayo.    Send article as PDF   ...

Anti-Gerrymandering bill takes hit, but supporters continue fight

By JP Phillips, Staff Writer, The Times State Rep. Eric Roe (R-158) speaks at a forum last month on ending Gerrymandering in Pennsylvania. Gerrymandering—what it is, how it’s done, how it disenfranchises voters, and how to end it—was the subject of two April town halls held jointly by State Representative Eric Roe (R-158) and Fair Districts PA Chair Carol Kuniholm. Because of population shifts,...

On Stage: Echo Black is taking it up to 11

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Echo Black “Black and blue” is something that denotes pain. “Black and Blu” is something that denotes pleasure – specifically when you’re talking about the band Echo Black and its lead singer Danny Blu Echo Black, a New York-based pop/rock band, is known for its intense performances. The band plays shows that leave audiences physically and...

Great Valley wins Pa. Academic Competition title

Great Valley’s academic team participates in 2018 Pennsylvania State Academic Competition awards ceremony. HARRISBURG —Some of the brightest minds from Pennsylvania’s high schools gathered in the Pennsylvania State Capitol building to showcase their academic prowess at the 2018 Pennsylvania State Academic Competition on Friday, April 27. Great Valley High School proved to be the top competitor,...

Willowdale Steeplechase course walk on May 11

Willowdale Steeplechase Race Chairman Dixon Stroud and steeplechase jockey and trainer Ivan Dowling will once again host an entertaining and educational walk of the Willowdale Steeplechase race course on Friday, May 11, 2018.  Anyone who would like to attend should meet at the Tower on the race course just before 5:00 pm.  Enter through Gate 4 on Route 82. This will be an up close look at the fences...

Upland to hold reunion weekend, May 12

Upland Country Day School invites all alumni, alumni parents, faculty, former faculty, grandparents, friends, and guests home for Reunion Weekend on Saturday, May 12, 2018.  Kick off the day at 10 a.m. by watching our lacrosse teams compete in a play-day. Walk down memory lane on a campus tour. Complimentary lunch is provided for all alumni and guests in attendance.      Send...

Ed. Association to hold free shredding event, May 12

EAST MARLBOROUGH – The Unionville-Chadds Ford Education Association is sponsoring a community free shredding event on Saturday May 12th at C. F. Patton Middle School from 9am-12pm.      Send article as PDF