On Stage: Jarre finally comes to North America
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Jean-Michel Jarre
Jean-Michel Jarre is a legend in the world of electronic music.
Ever since his debut album, the French composer/performer has been pushing the boundaries of music – and of attracting live audiences.
In 1990, Jarre attracted an audience of 2.5 million in front of La Défense skyline, Paris in a show commemoration celebration of the 200th...
Democrats see massive turnout boost in primaries
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Tuesday’s primaries settled a handful of races, while setting the stage for the fall election battles, as Democratic turnout was noticeably higher than seen in the same primary four years ago — in part because of high profile primaries for the West Chester Mayoral seat, as well as a hotly contested District Justice race in the Kennett/Unionville area.
While more...
The Tooth Fairy Index – a leading economic indicator?
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
We all know the tooth fairy. That wonderful fairy who trades recently lost baby teeth for a monetary gift. I remember as a child always being concerned that the carefully wrapped tooth under my pillow would be lost and the tooth fairy would not be able to find it. As a child, my reward was often a shiny new fifty cent piece. Yes, this really does...
Art Watch: The most important art weekend of the year
The Chester County Studio Tour is this weekend
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The hugely anticipated art event of the year is here, The Chester County Studio Tour, is this weekend Saturday and Sunday. This year an astonishing 179 artists are showing and selling their artwork in 72 art studio locations throughout Chester County Saturday May 20th 10am-6pm, and finishing up the next day Sunday May...
‘Guns Around Town’ lecture, May 25
Gun Sense Chester County (formerly The Chester County Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence) is offering a “public invited lecture and discussion” for anyone interested in learning more about gun regulation, a brief overview of proposed legislation and an open discussion of the goals and approach to gun safety by Gun Sense Chester County.
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Brandywine Valley Baseball League to hold open practice, May 26
Brandywine Valley MSBL was established in 2017 to provide a weekend only league that is geared towards players who are 28 years of age and older. BVMSBL will feature four (4) teams playing a 12 game regular season (6 Double Headers) starting on Saturday, June 17th and a single day playoffs for the inaugural Bailey & Ehrenberg PLLC Championship Trophy at Frawley Stadium the home of the Wilmington...
County kicks off survey for Landscapes3
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Board of Commissioners announced the kickoff of a public opinion survey for Chester County at Tuesday’s Commissioners’ public meeting. The survey, which will help to identify citizen priorities for the future of Chester County, will contribute to the vision for Landscapes3, the county’s long-range comprehensive plan.
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Letter: Donze has shown leadership
To The Editor,
In the last several weeks, messages from candidates for Magisterial District Judge have highlighted serious community issues and how they each intend to address them if they are elected. The issues resonate with voters who want these problems to be solved. Unfortunately, the problems of bullying, oxycontin and other drug addiction issues, weapons violations and violence in our schools...
On stage (Bonus): Pau Kelly sings about…death
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Paul Kelly and Charlie Owen
Over the years, there have been a variety of songs devoted to death including tunes that were hits for Johnny Cash (“Cowboy’s Lament – Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie”) and Hank Williams (“Six More Miles (To the Graveyard).”
Last year, Australia’s legendary singer/songwriter/rocker Paul Kelly released a whole album of...
Obituaries: Edward Zunino
Edward Zunino
The long-time and much beloved Kennett Square police chief, Ed Zunino, died Friday, less than a year after retiring from running the borough police.
Zunino, 67, of West Grove, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on May 12, 2017. He was the husband of Lois McGinnis-Zunino, with whom he shared 22 wonderful years of marriage.
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