On Stage: Something ‘Better than Bacon’
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Better Than Bacon
Vegetarians looking for a breakfast choice will tell you that anything is “Better Than Bacon.”
Fans of comedy throughout the Delaware Valley will tell you that “Better Than Bacon” is a top-flight improvisational comedy act.
For the last eight years, Better Than Bacon has been generating laughter at its shows and has become a local favorite...
Have a happy — and safe — Thanksgiving
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Whether you’re hitting the road to be home with family, or hosting the brood at your place, there’s a few simple tips from local and state experts to make your travel and holiday safer and happier.
First, of course, I’ll throw in one of my own: don’t talk about politics.
No, seriously. Don’t.
I’d suggest other, less explosive topics such as “how about...
On Stage: Finding Neverland
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Finding Neverland
Casual fans of touring Broadway shows are usually very happy with a season line-up that includes standards and old favorites. Give them a roster of shows such as “Phantom of the Opera,” “Annie,” “Beauty and the Beast” and “Cats” and they’re satisfied.
More serious fans look for new shows each season – shows that have never...
Suspensions, budget surplus top UCF board discussions
By JP Phillips, Staff Writer, The Times
Unionville-chadds Ford Board of Education members Steve Simonson, and Victor Dupuis (left) and Jeff Hellrung (right) discuss issues as Superintendent of Schools John Sanville reviews information (center).
EAST MARLBOROUGH — A handful of motions were approved, the fate of surplus funds were debated and the student suspension discussion continued at the Nov....
Coatesville Christmas parade — bigger and better than ever — Dec. 2
Mummers and hundreds of other musicians are just a small part of the Coatesville Christmas parade, schedule for Dec. 2.
COATESVILLE — Once again this year, Chester County’s largest hometown parade, down the historic Lincoln Highway, takes place on Dec. 2, 2017. The Coatesville Christmas Parade, a holiday classic, begins at 10:00 a.m. starting at Strode Avenue and Lincoln Highway, and ends at...
Winners honored for Landscapes3 photo contest
Andy Zhang won first place in the youth category of the Landscapes3 photo contest for his photo, “Sunset.”
WEST CHESTER — Three adults and three youth from Chester County won awards for their entries in the Chester County Planning Commission’s Landscapes3 photo contest, which focused on the county’s greatest asset: people.
The photo contest, “Putting a Face on Chester County,” was a great...
On Your Table: Fall back for a little pasta
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Green vegetables add brightness to this dish and the meat makes it a substantial dish.
No meal is more perfect for the onset of cold weather than a nice hearty plate of pasta. We all love these but you don’t need to limit yourself to the classics like spaghetti.
In fact, I think greens makes some of the best inspiration for seasonal pasta dishes....
Gifts for the guys, all found locally
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The TImes
The countdown to the holiday season is here! Although, if you’ve shopped in any big box retailer, it’s been here for about 6 weeks already. The rush to promote Christmas is one of my biggest pet peeves. Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite and it seems to get more diminished every year. I swear, I saw Christmas ornaments next to the Halloween candy at...
Unionville overcomes slow start, defeats Marple Newtown to advance to Section 1 finals
Unionville’s JT Hower leaps high to grab his second interception of the game against Marple Newtown. Jim Gill photo.
By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – With a bit less than three minutes left in the first quarter, it looked like Unionville’s football team had run out of answers against Marple Newtown — and was about to get run out of the District One, 5A playoffs.
Down...
Letter: Addiction needs healing, not hate