Film on Hannum wins WINNIE award
Christianna Hannum
Goodnight Ladies, a 37-minute documentary film about the world’s most famous Master of Fox Hounds, Nancy Penn Smith Hannum, has won a WINNIE award at the Equus Film Festival for best of Equestrian History.
Directed by Christianna Hannum, Nancy’s granddaughter, the adventure film is an epic story of a woman whose passion for her sport was unbridled. Christianna said, “My...
URA to donate funds to pay for new Unionville scoreboards
By JP Phillips, Staff Writer, The Times
A rendering of a proposed new scoreboard for Unionville High School’s baseball field. The Unionville Recreation Association has agreed to donate funds to pay for new scoreboards for the schools baseball and softball fields.
The three-plus hour Unionville Chadds-Ford School Board work session Monday night was jammed packed with both good news and difficult...
Wolf rejects GOP redistricting plan; court may impose new map, Monday
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
As expected, Gov. Tom Wolf rejected the new Congressional map proposed by the two Republican caucus leaders, which could lead to the state Supreme Court imposing a district map of its own Monday, leading to possible federal litigation.
The previous Gerrymandering of Congressional districts hit hardest in the Philadelphia suburbs, including Chester County, where both...
Crime Victims’ Center, DA’s office receive major grant to battle child abuse
The Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc. (“CVC”) and the Chester County District Attorney’s Office have partnered to earn a major grant to combat child sexual abuse through education programs.
The Safe and Healthy Communities Initiative (the “SHC Initiative”) is a three-year program expected to reduce rates of child sexual abuse.
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Meatless meals make for mouthwatering dishes
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
A baked mushroom pasta casserole can entice eaters to give meatless meals more than one try.
Local chefs I interviewed recently on top 2018 food trends cited farm-to-table and hyper-local eating as among the top locally enduring preferences for the coming year. Indeed, the most readily available ingredients featured at farmers markets are local produce. ...
Center City Clam brings out the best in Unionville crew
Members of the Unionville High School Crew team complete in the Center city Slam this past weekend.
With 19 personal records, 13 other athletes hitting their goals, and 10 finishing in the top 20, it was a good Saturday for Unionville High School Crew at the Center City Slam. Athlete camaraderie was at an all time high as they coached each other for that little extra push at this annual rowing competition.
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On Stage: ‘Waitress’ shows the power of pie
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
‘Waitress’ at The Kimmel Center.
Never underestimate the power of pie – especially fresh-baked cherry pie. Just ask fans of the original “Twin Peaks” series.
Pies play a role in the hot musical “Waitress,” which the Kimmel Center’s Broadway Philadelphia series in bringing to Philly this week for a six-day run at the Forrest Theatre (1114...
Fly Eagles, Fly
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
It’s been quite a week of celebrating in Philadelphia! Just a few days shy of Valentine’s Day, there has been nothing but love in the air thanks to that incredible win last Sunday.
I will be honest (even at the risk of being ostracized) and tell you that I am not a die-hard football fan. I can count on one hand the number of regular season games I watched...
On Stage: John5 bring a diverse audience to Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
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Fans who love progressive music with an emphasis on tasty string work – guitar, electric violin, mandolin — should not even think of being anywhere but the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) on the evening of February 10.
The dynamite double-bill will be headlined by John 5 and the Creatures...
The new map is here! And it’s probably doomed