On Stage Extra: Anderson & Ponty team up
Solo artists in midweek spotlight
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
This past weekend was a heavy period for top-flight concerts in the area and it isn’t about to stop just because the weekend is drawing to a close.
On Sunday night, two talented solo artists will have shows in the city — Bob Forrest and Greg Holden. South African singer Jeremy Loops has a show slated for Monday night...
Easy to dress right for Halloween
Go easy on the provocative, but keep it fun and easy
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I love Halloween! I mean, what’s not to love about a holiday where you transform into someone/something else for a night AND eat tons of candy without remorse? While I’m sad that I don’t have little ones to take trickortreating anymore, I still enjoy finding cute and creative costumes to pass along....
Unionville overpowers depleted Kennett, 42-7
Unionville’s Trevor Gardiner chases down Kennett Quarterback Mitch Kosara during Friday night’s game. Jim Gill photo.
Boon scores 3 TD; Indians could clinch tie for league title next week
By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — When Kennett drives the handful of miles up Route 82 to visit neighboring Unionville for a football matchup, the passions always run high.
While...
What To Do: Longwood’s Chrysanthemum Festival
Also: Pumpkins are carved and a plethora of Halloween fun and scares
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Longwood Gardens’ annual Chrysanthemum Festival opens this weekend.
As soon as the temperatures begin to drop, the only plants that really hang on and continue to have flowers are hardy pansies, which can bloom all winter long, and chrysanthemums, which are primarily autumn flowers.
Longwood...
Pennsbury supervisors discuss shed regulations
2016 draft budget in final stages
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Dennis Smith discusses Pennsbury Township Planning Commission issues at Wednesday’s board of supervisors meeting.
PENNSBURY — How much storage space does a 10-acre home with horses need? That was a question and discussion at Wednesday night’s township Board of Supervisors meeting.
New resident Frank Facciolo has...
On Stage: The legendary Al Kooper
Also: U.S. Reggae acts swarm into Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The legendary Al Kooper plays a rare show at the Sellersville Theater, Oct. 22.
There are only a few artists in the realm of rock music who genuinely deserve to be called legends. Al Kooper is one of them.
Kooper, who will perform on October 22 at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com),...
ArcelorMittal announces new grant program for schools
Company commits funding for new and existing PLTY programs in its footprint
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. (Oct. 20, 2015) – Schools across the United States may have an opportunity to expand their science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education programs through a grant from ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel and mining company. ArcelorMittal has committed $300,000 to Project Lead The Way...
On Your Table: Mushroom Lasagna for Italian Heritage Month
Combine the best of local cuisine with a long-time favorite for a delightful meal
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
For Italian heritage month, a dish that combines the best of local traditions and Italian cooking is a loaf-pan based mushroom lasagna.
Italian Heritage month, which is celebrated in conjunction with Columbus Day in October of each year, celebrates the many achievements...
Hillendale parents concerned about class size
Board discusses Knauss resignation, update on Patton project
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
Third grade parents at Hillendale Elementary School in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District expressed concern about class sizes during Monday night’s word session.
EAST MARLBOROUGH – Although there were no voting items at Monday night’s Unionville Chadds-Ford School District (UCFSD)...
Letter: Reminder no need for photo ID on election day