PennDOT: Creek Road to close June 15

Although work continues on the Rt. 926 bridge, a new final phase of work to raise Creek Road and Rt. 926 in Birmingham — may mean a couple of months of traffic headaches for southern Chester County. The good news: the work is expected to be fully complete before Labor Day. Creek Road is scheduled to close between Meetinghouse Road and Route 52 (Lenape Road) in Birmingham Township, Chester County,...

On Stage (Bonus): Get your mid-week music jam on

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Selwyn Birchwood Frequently, mid-week can be a slow time for live music. Such is not the case this week at the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com) which has a high-powered blues act on Tuesday evening and a top-flight blues/rockabilly show on Wednesday. A few weeks ago, Selwyn Birchwood released his new album...

Sheriffs, U.S. Marshalls apprehend ‘sucker punch’ suspect

Barry Baker WEST CHESTER — The former East Fallowfield man charged with sucker punching a man with cerebral palsy in front of a borough 7-11 has been taken into custody, Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh announced Monday morning. According to authorities, the Chester County Sheriff’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit and the Chester County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit, working with the...

WCU wins Div. II College World Series

West Chester University’s baseball team celebrates winning the 2017 Division II College World Series, Sunday, in Texas. Image courtesy: West Chester University Athletics. GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas – Unionville’s Nick Ward clubbed a third-inning homer, combined with a first inning shot by Robert Knox and Josh McClain’s clutch four innings of relief (en route to earning Most Outstanding...

Super Six: New fashion looks for swimsuits

By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times It’s time for the June Super Six! With the official start of summer a few weeks away (Wednesday, June 21st to be exact), I thought it would be a good time to feature swimsuits. I know. I know. PAINFUL. However, unless you are planning to sit on the beach or by the pool fully dressed in 100 degree temps, we have to find an acceptable solution. Thank goodness...

Costello, Meehan, Casey rip Trump decision on Paris Agreement

Three of Chester County’s federal elected officials, U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello (R-6), U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan (R-7) and U.S. Senator Bob Casey Jr. (D) took strong issue with President Donald Trump’s decision Thursday to withdraw from the Paris Agreement to limit carbon emissions. The county’s other two elected officials — U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-16) and U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey appear...

On Stage (Extra): Cold Roses evolve into Philly powerhouse

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Cold Roses Warm weather has arrived in the area this weekend – and so has Cold Roses. Cold Roses is a Philadelphia-based band that will be performing a hometown show at the Summer Kickoff Music Fest on June 3. The show is in support of the band’s upcoming CD, “Escape to Anywhere,” which will be released on July 21 on Recorded Records. The one-day festival...

Arscott new director at Stroud

Stroud Water Research Center’s longtime Director Bern Sweeney (left) is promoted to distinguished research scientist and Dave Arscott is promoted to Executive Director. AVONDALE — Stroud Water Research Center announced Friday that Bernard W. Sweeney, Ph.D., has been promoted from senior research scientist to distinguished research scientist, and David B. Arscott, Ph.D., is the new executive...

What To Do: Strawberries, strawberries everywhere

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Brandywine Health Foundation’s Strawberry Festival Summer is almost here. The weather is warm, pools are open and school is almost done. Another sure sign is the arrival of the annual Brandywine Health Foundation’s Strawberry Festival. This weekend, the 45th Annual Strawberry Festival will take place on the grounds of the Brandywine Hospital (201 Reeceville...

On Stage: Lauren Hoffman finds catharsis in ‘Family Ghost’

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Lauren Hoffman In 1997, Lauren Hoffman was living in Charlottesville, Virginia when she released her debut album “Megiddo” on Virgin Records America. Now, in 2017, she is still living in Charlottesville. An, she is still playing songs from “Megiddo” on her current tour – a tour that brings her to Philly on June 2 for a show at The Fire (412 West Girard...