On Stage: Honey Island Swamp Band born from stormy times
N.O.-based band formed in wake of Katrina at Ardmore, Sat.
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
New Orleans-based Honey Island Swamp Band makes its Delaware Valley debut Saturday night at the Ardmore Music Hall.
When Hurricane Katrina slammed into New Orleans in August 2005, it swept away vehicles, buildings and just about everything in its path — including people. Thousands of the city’s...
Cherry Crest readies maze for July 4 opening day
LANCASTER — Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, located in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, launches its Summer Season Friday, July 4th, with the grand opening of its 19th Annual Amazing Maize Maze®. Summer hours are 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday and 10am-7pm on Saturday.
Renowned as one of America’s finest examples of agri-tainment, Cherry Crest annually attracts around 100,000 visitors from countries...
Two difficult issues in Pocopson require patience
The Barn and Denton Hollow need cooler heads to prevail on all sides
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
POCOPSON — Let’s face it, it’s kind of a lousy week to be supervisor here in the township.
Facing not one, but two issues, where pretty much no matter what the Board of Supervisors do, they’re going to make people angry, it makes me kind of glad I have such a lousy record when it comes to...
Letter: Denton Hollow safety concerns real
To The Editor,
The concerns raised by residents regarding the traffic situation on Denton Hollow Road resulting from the detour of Route 52 have been misconstrued by some as whining and crying by a few people who simply don’t want to see more traffic on their road. That’s not it – we are concerned township residents who see a recurring dangerous situation facing everyone using Denton Hollow. ...
Op/Ed: All budgets reflect values
By Susan Rzucidlo, Candidate, State Representative, 158th District
Susan Rzucidlo
Budget season in Harrisburg is in full swing. Mark Kennedy Shriver, (Former Maryland Representative and now with Save the Children), once said, “All budgets reflect values.” This is a statement with which I agree. What values does this year’s budget reflect?
As we face a $1.2 billion dollar deficit, Gov. Tom...
Galer names Mitchell as new winemaker
Virginia Smith Mitchell
Named as third-ever winemaker at award-winning Chester County winery
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery announced this week that it has has hired a new Winemaker, Virginia Smith Mitchell, to continue the management of their award-winning wines.
She joins Galer with an extensive and diverse history in the wine making industry.
Mitchell was the Assistant Winemaker...
La Comunidad hires Domanska as nurse practitioner
Catherine Domanska
KENNETT — La Comunidad Hispana has hired Catherine Domanska as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.
“Catherine’s experience, background and education makes her an excellent addition to our professional staff,” Margarita Queralt Mirkil, President and Chief Executive Officer of LCH, said.
Domanska has Masters of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in Nursing from...
Youth Field Hockey Coming to Kennett & Avon Grove
With big assist from Unionville Rec., more girls to get chance to hit the field
By Kim Chiomento, Correspondent, The Times
KENNETT — If they wanted to play field hockey, elementary and middle school girls from southern Chester County area would have had to sign up with Unionville Recreational Association (URA).
Now, thanks to the work of many, these young ladies will have two more options starting...
Kennett, Unionville Toastmasters seeking members
For those with a fear of public speaking, relief is in sight! A new chapter of Toastmasters has started in the Kennett/Unionville area. The only prerequisite is a desire to better your speaking and leadership skills. The club meets twice a month on Monday evenings (5:45-6:45). Meetings are typically held at the District offices at Unionville High School though in the summer months, they will...
Victory unleashes WildDevil IPA
Downingtown’s Victory Brewing Company, the beer that made Chester County famous, is releasing a brand new beer this week: WildDevil IPA, which is now available locally.
DOWNINGTOWN, — Victory Brewing Company® announced the release of WildDevil IPA this week, an new take on one of its most well-known beers, HopDevil IPA.
Still featuring the whole flower American hops as its brother brew,...
