NYC Fashion Week: just as magical as you’d think
My first time won’t be my last time at legendary fashion event
“Every year the women of New York leave the past behind and look forward to the future…this is known as Fashion Week”~ Carrie Bradshaw, Sex & The City
Editor’s Note: Kelly is taking a well-deserved week off. We present a classic column from two years ago on New York Fashion Week. Look for a new column from Kelly...
TCHS students learn interviewing skills, get jobs
Austin Gobber, a senior automotive service student from the Coatesville Area School District, is interviewed. (back) Dalton Myers, a senior engine technology student from the Coatesville Area School District, is interviewed by representatives from Fred Beans Family of Dealerships.
DOWNINGTOWN — One word not commonly used to describe a job interview is fun.
However, if you were to ask students and...
On Stage (Bonus): Twiztid continues to chart its own course
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Formed in 1997, Twiztid is an 11-time Billboard chart-topping rap duo featuring Jamie Madrox and Monoxide Child (a.k.a. Jamie Spaniolo and Paul Methric). The two former members of the group House of Krazees departed that group and formed Twiztid in 1997.
Now, 20 years later, the Twiztid guys are still going strong with more than 20 albums in their catalogue.
Madrox...
On Stage (Extra): Crowded Streets a fix for your DMB needs
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Fans of the Dave Matthews Band know that it might be a while until their favorites return to the area for a show – or a run of shows.
Fortunately for them, they can tap into the music of the DMB by visiting Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org) on February 10 when the venue presents “Crowded Streets...
What To Do: One word: chocolate!
Kennett Chocolate Festival is sweet treat before Valentine’s
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Chocolate takes center stage at the annual Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival.
Once the Christmas holidays are over, the dog days of winter start to set in.
A holiday is always a good way to break up the doldrums of a grey winter and Valentine’s Day is always equal to the task.
Valentine’s...
On Stage: K’Valentine’s perfect timing
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
K’Valentine
K’Valentine is coming to Philly and it’s cool because her show is just a few days prior to Valentine’s Day.
K’Valentine is coming to the area for a show at the Theatre of the Living Arts (334 South Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1011, http://www.lnphilly.com) on February 9 and it’s really cool because Philly fans will be able to hear...
Youth Philanthropy Program seeks grant proposals for LGBTQ services
The Coatesville Area Youth Philanthropy Program is seeking grant proposals for LCTBQ health and education programming.
COATESVILLE – The Coatesville Area Youth Philanthropy Program (CAYPP) of the Brandywine Health Foundation announced that it is requesting proposals from organizations dedicated to providing LGBTQ sexual health education and services in the greater Coatesville area.
Initiated...
Brandywine Valley SPCA offering KittyGrams for Valentine’s
Sniffles is just one of the amazing cats available for adoption from the Brandywine Valley SPCA — and can be delivered to your home for Valentine’s Day.
WEST CHESTER — The Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA) will be delivering Kitty Grams on Valentine’s Day. Families who adopt a cat or kitten this weekend (Friday, February 10, through Sunday, February 12) can have their new family member delivered...
Snow snarls morning commute, closes schools
You can forgive folks in Chester County if they feel a bit like they have whiplash this morning — yesterday afternoon featured highs in the mid to upper 60s and sun, and this morning, residents awoke to closed schools, slushy roads and a deep chill.
Forecasters struggled a bit with what today would look like, as the Delaware Valley straddled the line where rain would become sleet and snow. Locally,...
Chris Ross talks Harrisburg and good government