Royal Kate’s post-birth appearance a miracle
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I realize that many people find the pomp and circumstance of the British Aristocracy silly. I, however, am enamored by it. And, the fact that American commoner Megan Markle can snatch a prince gives us all hope, right? (Sorry, present husband)
So, obviously I was excited when the story broke on a Monday morning that Kate had given birth to a baby boy. A mere...
What To Do: Spring — no really — is finally here (probably)
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Winterthur
If spring in the Delaware Valley this year were a baby in the womb, the doctors would surely have been working on induced labor by now. The vestiges of a long, grueling winter refuse to go away and spring continues a rectangle to emerge.
According to the latest weather forecasts, warmer temperatures are on their way.
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Meehan resigns, will repay costs of employee settlement
U.S. Rep. Patrick Meehan (R-7)
U.S. Rep. Patrick Meehan (R-7) announced Friday that he would immediately resign from office and repay costs from a severance agreement to a former staffer of his who claimed that Meehan had attempted to initiate a romantic relationship with her, and then, when rebuffed, mistreated her.
Meehan — who was facing a House Ethics Committee investigation over the incident...
Willowdale Steeplechase tweaks lineup for 2018
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The 26th Running of The Willowdale Steeplechase on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13 has some new excitement to offer this year! The Chester County tradition is a spectacular rite of spring and a traditional Mother’s Day event for people throughout the Brandywine Valley and beyond.
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On Stage: The Residents, a band like no other
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Residents
The Residents, who will bring their “In Between Dreams Tour” to the Foundry at Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal Street, Philadelphia, 215-309-0150, www.thefillmorephilly.com) on April 26, are band like no other.
The Residents are a band from San Francisco. They have been around since 1972 and have never revealed the identity of any...
County: when in doubt, throw it out
Please, please throw it out!
That may not be the message you want to hear near Earth Day, but the truth is “too zealous recyclers have contaminated the recyclables with trash.” They are ruining the ability to market the material nationwide. Chester County residents are great recyclers, but shouldn’t be tempted to be too passionate putting items in the bin that do not belong and “trashing”...
Letter: Better laws could have preventing shootings
To The Editor,
The gun control debate has been torturing the US for months now. The shootings at the Waffle House and Parkland could have been prevented by better laws and restrictions on guns. The Bump Stock should just be plain outlawed and ARs should have heavy restrictions.
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Mixed Media: Art in the great outdoors
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
Gallery Duo
There were so many interesting events last week in the art world. Did you get yourself a tattoo at the Delaware College of Art and Design’s ArtParty? Did you check out the new Gallery DUO in Fairville? (By the way, if you weren’t able to make it to their grand opening, their business hours are Sunday through Wednesday by appointment only,...
Dog licenses are past due for 2018
WEST CHESTER – The Chester County Treasurer’s Office is issuing a notice that all dog owners in the county should, by now, have purchased licenses for their pets for 2018. The notice comes in anticipation of canvassing in the county by the Dog Warden during the month of May.
All dogs age three months or older must be licensed by January 1 of each year. The fee is $6.50 for each spayed or neutered...
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