Perfect weather for Pocopson Founders Day
A Pocopson Founders Day attendee enjoys a bit of hoolahooping during Sunday’s event.
POCOPSON — Sunday could not have been a more perfect day to celebrate the township’s annual Founders Day at Pocopson Park.
Township residents and friends from nearby communities, stopped by throughout the day and were treated to fine music, local food, unique vendors, entertainment and a lot of fun children’s...
Art Watch: Emily Wilkins
Playing on paper keeps imagination flowing
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week’s local art watch looks at the imaginative conceptual work of sculptor Emily Wilkins. A recent graduate of Penn State with a BFA in ceramics, Emily already has her own art consulting business and ceramic studio in West Chester. She is also an art teacher at The Chester County Art Association where “working...
Are tattoos really a breakthough for Miss America?
Miss Kansas may be getting ink for her ‘ink,’ but it’s kind of disappointing
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Aaaaah, controversy for Miss America…shocker. Let me preface this article by saying that I find the entire pageant industry creepy and sexist. Although, I can vividly remember the excitement of popping popcorn and readying a “score card” with my friends...
Unionville offense runs, throws past Avon Grove, 41-21
Pechin, Scargill help power balanced offense, while defense turns early struggles around
Senior running back Garrett Scargill keyed a strong running game Thursday night, as Unionville defeated Avon Grove, 41-21. Sean Helle photo.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — First, they had to battle thunder and lightning, which delayed the game twice, second, they had to overcome a strong...
Pocopson Founders Day, Sept. 15
Games, fun, food featured at annual event
You never quite know what you’re going to see at Pocopson Founders Day — above, State Rep. Steve Barrar (R-160) takes his turn milking a cow at a previous event. The event runs from noon to 4 p.m. at Pocopson Park, Sunday.
POCOPSON — Let the games begin!
This classic phrase sums up the excitement taking place this coming Sunday, Sept. 15 from Noon...
A great smile makes all the difference
If your teeth keep you from smiling, there are options
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
As a dentist, I am frequently asked questions about how to make teeth whiter, straighter or improve a patient’s overall smile. Based on some compelling arguments it’s no wonder that a great smile is foremost on our minds. Smiling is something that we do on a daily basis but we rarely think...
Callahan brings blues, soul to the Flash, Sept. 13
Deb Callahan seen in performance at WXPN’s All About The Music Fest in Camden, NJ in 2011.
KENNETT SQUARE — For its second weekend of “Act II” of The Flash, the venerable downtown venue will host the blues and soul stylings of Philadlephia’s Deb Callahan – one of the region’s top vocalists for more than a decade.
Although Callahan grew up in the Boston area, she...
Resident questions cost, impact of battle reenactment
Resident questions solar power fee costs
By Liz Brown, Staff Writer, The Times
BIRMINGHAM — A township resident pushed the Board of Supervisors to be more upfront about the cost and likely impact of a reenactment of the Battle of the Brandywine, during Monday night’s supervisors meeting.
Debbie Hineman of Meetinghouse Road questioned the board about the financial cost of the battle reenactment...
Art Watch: Peter Willard
Local artists ‘tears’ into his art
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Peter Willard is the subject of this week’s Local Art Watch focus. Peter has been painting most of his life but only recently decided to throw in the towel to his life in the numbers world, and pursue painting as a full time career. Peter has a degree in economics and political science but was given his first...
Football? Give me Fashion Week, please
Are supermodels and football players really that different?
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Fashion Week in NYC is here!!!!
It’s my version of fantasy football. I love to watch (online, #bummer) my favorite designers display their latest creations on the catwalk.
I totally think it is the same thrill that my husband and sons experience week after week on Sundays in the fall.
The similarities...
