On Stage: ‘Ragtime’ returns to local stage
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ragtime
“Ragtime,” an award-winning musical from nearly three decades ago, is a show whose time has come again.
The musical had its world premiere in Toronto in December 1996, and ran for nine months.
A concept album, “Songs from Ragtime: The Musical,” featuring the Toronto cast was released in February 1996. In 1998, it was nominated...
Inner Nature: Organizing Life
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
The range of lifestyles, forms and patterns that characterize life are staggering in their variety, which rivets the eye and captures the imagination. In this article, I will look briefly at ways that humans have tried to organize life and capture both the similarities and differences.
The first documented person to attempt to classify life was Aristotle, student...
What To Do: festivals for everyone this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
With crisp weather and moderate temperatures, this is the season for outdoor festivals and there are many of them on this weekend’s calendar.
The Fourth Annual Oktoberfest in Downtown West Chester (137 North High Street, West Chester, downtownwestchester.com) will be held on September 27 starting at noon.
Participating locations will have a...
Commissioners push governor, legislature on budget deal
At Thursday’s Chester County Board of Commissioners public meeting, Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe passed a resolution urging Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania General Assembly to “prioritize their responsibilities and work collaboratively to finalize a budget without further delay.” The state’s 2025-26 budget impasse, which began in July,...
On Stage: Killer Queen brings Freddie and Queen to life
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Killer Queen
There are cover bands and tribute bands galore these days.
Some are really bad, some are acceptable, and some are good.
Many simply play their versions of classic songs straight up. Some attempt to look like the band they’re covering but usually fail – like guys flailing around stage trying to imitate Mick Jagger while the band...
County to establish Human Relations Commission
Chester County Government has taken the first step in establishing the County’s first Human Relations Commission. The new body will be dedicated to protecting all Chester County residents from discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
At Wednesday’s Chester County Board of Commissioners’ public meeting, the Board discussed and voted on Chester County Human Relations...
WCU dedicates football field to two alumni
L to R) Pictured on Tomlinson-Fillippo Field are Agnes Ware, Roger Ware ’82, Head Football Coach Duke Greco, West Chester University President Dr. Laurie Bernotsky, Robert “Tommy” Tomlinson ’70, Tom Fillippo ’69 (sitting), Vice President for University Advancement and External Affairs Dr. Zebulun Davenport, Vice President of University Affairs and Chief of Staff Andrew Lehman, Director...
What To Do: ‘Fall’ into fun fairs and festivals
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
We’re now moving into the season of fall fairs and food festivals.
The Chester County Restaurant Festival (Gay Street and downtown area, West Chester, https://westchesterpa.myrec.com/info) has been treating visitors to the borough with the opportunity to sample a wide variety of gourmet treats for more than 40 years.
This year, the free festival,...
On Stage: Daniel Donato is making real music
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Daniel Donato
Many of today’s 30-and-under music acts lack substance.
They are musicians (?) who sit in their rooms making songs on their computers and then become internet sensations with a gazillion hits on popular websites.
At the other end of the range, there are real musicians – talented singers, songwriters and instrumentalists who...
Chester County unveils new, updated Website
Chester County Government has launched a refreshed design for its official website, chesco.org, featuring an improved format that makes searching easier and enhances usability on mobile devices and tablets.
Serving as the digital gateway to Chester County’s 39 departments, courts and court-related services, the refreshed website serves as a vital resource in connecting residents with essential...
