Obituaries: Steve Walton

Steve Walton, age 55, of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2016 , at Penn Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of Eddie and Jackie Warrick Walton.  He was a Superintendent at Norwood Industries in Malvern, PA, retiring after over 25 years of service.    Send article as PDF   

Super Six: New looks, new must have products

By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times With the 4th of July weekend already behind us (waaaaah!), I suppose I should hop to it and talk about my summer Super Six picks before fall fashion takes over the internet. (Psssst, it’s already happening…but, I’m ignoring it, for now). That being said, here are my latest obsessions:    Send article as PDF    ...

On Stage (Extra): Sublime With Rome returns to Philly

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Sublime with Rome It’s been almost a year to the day when Sublime with Rome visited Philadelphia for a show at Festival Pier. The band was touring in support of its recent album, “Sirens.” Now, Sublime with Rome is coming back to Philly — back to the same venue.    Send article as PDF   

What To Do: ‘The Blob’ returns to Phoenixville

Stay cool with these hot summer activities By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The annual BlobFest in Phoenixville is unique — in the correct sense of the word. In the whole world, there is just one BlobFest and it’s held every year right here in Chester County. “The Blob” is a low-budget horror film that was filmed at the Colonial Theatre and other locations around Phoenixville in...

Art Watch: Group Invitational Exhibit

By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times Nine specially selected artists unite in Church Street Gallery’s first Group Invitational exhibit, opening this Friday July 8th at 5pm at 12 South Church Street in West Chester. Painters include Robert Bohne, Polly Davis Chalfant, Terry DeAngelo, Monique Lazard, John Murray, Sandra Severson, John Suplee, Jessica Turgoose, and an intimate solo exhibition in...

On Stage: The Yardbirds keep on going

Vans’ Warped Tour enters third decade By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times  60s rock legends The Yardbirds have survived changing rosters, the departure of superstars and more, and still keep on rocking. If you’ve ever seen the movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” you surely remember the Black Knight. He challenges King Arthur who then cuts off the knight’s left arm. The Black...

Parents’ guide to summer dental health

By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times Summer is here and if your kids are like mine, they would rather sleep, eat, stare at their video screens and repeat.  Without regular prodding things that are more normal in their routine seem to fall by the wayside. Keep oral hygiene a priority; I know as a mom I get a much-needed break from the early AM roller coaster of getting kids out the...

Keystone FCU honors county’s ‘Shining Stars’

Avery Fink of Lionville Elementary. WEST CHESTER — Keystone Federal Credit Union announces the winners in the Ninth Annual “Shining Star” Awards. The award was created to recognize students who have shown a noticeable improvement in academic performance, extra-curricular involvement, attendance, and classroom conduct throughout the school year.    Send article as PDF   ...

LCH to open dental clinic in So. Chester Co.

KENNETT SQUARE — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) granted Kennett Square’s La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) a $350,000 award to open a new dental center to serve southern Chester County. This fall, low-income residents of southern Chester County will now have access to dental care—a service that is a crucial need in this part of the county. Many uninsured clients, who must travel...

Obituaries: Francesca Bonanno Sculli

Francesca Bonanno Sculli Francesca Bonanno Sculli, age 90, of Kennett Square, PA and formerly from Yeadon, PA,  passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016, at Neighborhood Hospice, West Chester, PA.  She was the wife of Vincent D. Sculli, who passed away in 2004, and with whom she shared 57 years of marriage. Born in Manhattan, NY, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Angela DiBella Bonanno. ...