Kennett Blue Rocks win men’s Senior Fall Classic
The Kennett Blue Rocks, a local baseball club based in Kennett Square, won the American Division 52 and over age bracket championship in the 2014 annual Men’s Senior Baseball League “Fall Classic” held in Clearwater and Dunedin, Florida. This is the third tournament championship for a Kennett based Men’s Senior Baseball League team (Kennett won the 38 and over age bracket title in 1998 and...
What To Do: National Dog Show in Oaks
Also: Jazz By Night in Media, Comic-Con and more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The National Dog Show will be held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Nov. 15 and 16.
The phrase “going to the dogs” usually has a somewhat negative connotation — but not always. This weekend, there will be an event that has definitely “gone to the dogs” and that’s a good thing....
Pileggi out as Senate Majority Leader
GOP Senate votes him out in favor of Corman
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Sen. Dominic Pileggi
Chester County will no longer have representation in the leadership of either party’s leadership in the state legislature, after a shakeup Wednesday deposed Sen. Dominic Pileggi from his post as Majority Leader of the state Senate.
Pileggi (R-9), who represents a large portion of the eastern part of...
On Stage: Chesco’s own Billy Penn Burger
Adrien Reju, Beth Goldwater, Tom Rush and more in area this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Billy Penn Burger
Mark your calendars. Billy Penn Burger is coming to Burlap & Bean Coffeehouse (204 South Newtown Street Road, Newtown Square, 484-427- 4547, www.burlapandbean.com) on November 14.
What sounds like it might be a special menu item at a sandwich shop in the vicinity of...
60 years of giving: KACS kicks off holiday campaign
Support needed for local 2014 holiday food, coat & toy campaign
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
The KACS 2014 Toys for Tots Co-Chairs: Mike & Debbi Sears with their children Ben & Maddi.
KENNETT — This year, Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) proudly celebrates its 60th anniversary of helping the lesser fortunate within our communities. Founded in 1954 by the simple,...
Holiday season kicks off at Longwood, Nov. 27
The world-famous Conservatory at Longwood Gardens will again be decked out in holiday splendor, as Longwood celebrates the holidays, starting Nov. 27.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — From elegant trees adorned with feathered friends, to a peacock-themed Masquerade Ball in our Music Room, the holiday season soars at Longwood Gardens November 27 through January 11. Topiary swans grace our Exhibition Hall, while...
County Commissioners OK new bonds, Aaa rating affirmed
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners approved a bond issue to refinance debt and fund the county’s five-year Capital Investment Program, including a new emergency voice radio system.
The refinancing portion of the issuance will result in a projected savings of more than $4 million.
In his presentation to the Commissioners at their recent Sunshine Meeting, Gordon Walker, Managing Director...
Shakespeare in Hollywood at UHS, opens tonight
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Unionville High School will present ‘Shakespeare in Hollywood’ starting tonight, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. at the high school auditorium.
Tickets are $5 for students, $7 for adults.
Written by Ken Ludwig, the award-winning play was originally commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company.
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On Your Table: In praise of scrapple
Chester County played strong role in growth of regional favorite
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Although long a favorite in southeast Pennsylvania — and with strong Chester County roots — scrapple is becoming an artisan food as well, as evidenced by this Antelope and Goose Scrapple with Sunny Side Egg and Grits.
Since last Sunday was National Scrapple Day, and with Southeastern...
Sleep is crucial to good health
Rest up! The holidays are coming.
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
It’s that time of year again. The clocks have been turned back, the leaves are falling, and the department stores have started decorating, so that must mean that the holiday season is upon us. Along with the “most wonderful time of year” come to-do lists, deadlines to keep, and a host of added stressors. With so...
