On Stage (Bonus): Savoy Brown, 50 years and still rocking
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Savoy Brown
A band with a history that dates back more than a half-century will be performing in the area this weekend.
On November 18, Kim Simmonds and Savoy Brown will have a concert at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com).
Savoy Brown is still rocking the blues after more than 50 years and in 2017 is...
What To Do: Goin’ to the dogs…and the turkey
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Dog Show
Thanksgiving is looming just around the corner and that means a huge number of Christmas-related events will be filling the event calendar over the next few weeks.
Fortunately for those who are not yet ready to listen to carols and be bombarded by Christmas sales non-stop, there are several special events around the area this weekend that are not...
KSQ Council Sets Sights on 2018 Budget
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
A snapshot from the proposed 2018 budget for Kennett Square.
KENNETT – The Kennett Square Borough Council was looking at both sides of the coin as they previewed the 2018 budget at last Monday night’s meeting.
The highlights of the proposed budget include no tax increases, a 3.0% increase in uniformed and non-uniformed wages, no increase in water and sewer...
On Stage: Shindell anything but ‘Careless’ at The Flash
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Richard Shindell
Kennett Flash has built a reputation for being both a rock club and a listening room – one night it could be electric guitar whiz Jennifer Batten and the next night the folkie duo The Kennedys.
The venue will be in “listening room” mode on November 17 when veteran singer-songwriter Richard Shindell headlines a show at Kennett Flash (102...
Corbin announces $75K in grants to Brandywine Red Clay Alliance
State Rep. Becky Corbin (R-155)
Representative Becky Corbin (R-East Brandywine) today announced that the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance has been awarded a $75,000 grant to assist with restoration of two storm water basins.
The funding comes from the Watershed Restoration Protection fund under the Commonwealth Financing Agency, which manages the state’s economic stimulus programs. The fund provides...
UCF looks at student suspension polices
By JP Phillips, Correspondent, The Times
Prompted by a September 8th incident at a football home game that resulted in several students being suspended, the Unionville Chadds-Ford School Board had a lengthy discussion on Nov. 13 regarding changing the current policies related to student suspensions and student records.
According to a Birmingham township resident who spoke at the end of the meeting,...
The winds of change in dentistry
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Each fall dentists from around our nation gather to attend the Annual Meeting of the American Dental Association. Most years the meeting centers around improving the quality of our care. Hundreds of continuing education seminars along with tremendous displays of new products, equipment and techniques keep the average dentist busy for the...
Art Watch: The Unionville Art Gala
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
You know the holidays are around the corner when the art and artisan shows start popping up on the weekends. Art is always the best gift, and there are so many places to buy that special hand-made work of art every weekend during the month of November!
The Annual Unionville Art Gala at Unionville High School in Kennett Square is Friday November 17th 6pm – 9pm,...
On Stage: We’re off to see the Wizard in Wilmington
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Wizard of Oz
If you’re going to The Playhouse on Rodney Square (10th and Market streets, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-888-0200, www. duponttheatre.com) this week, you’ll probably find yourself singing these words – “We’re off to see the wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz”.
The national tour of “Wizard of Oz” is being presented at theater in...
A tragic loss hits Chester County’s political world