On Stage: Katie Henry headlines at Jamey’s House of Music
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Katie Henry
Katie Henry, who will headline a show on September 24 at Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, 215-477-9985, www.jameyshouseofmusic.com), is one of the bright new prospects in America’s flourishing blues scene. Her band features Antar Goodwin on bass, Jem Seidel on drums and Eric Santana on guitar.
She...
Downingtown FallFest slated for this Sunday
DOWNINGTOWN — The Eleventh Annual Downingtown FallFest presented by the Downingtown-Thorndale Regional Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Victory Brewing Company and the Borough of Downingtown will be held Sunday, September 26th from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
FallFest brings thousands of visitors to the borough in search of great food, crafts, music and the Victory Brewing beer garden.
“This...
FEMA opens disaster recovery center in Downingtown
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania / FEMA Disaster Recovery Center located at Ashbridge Square Shopping Center, 945 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown opened on Monday, September 20, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. to help those whose homes or personal property were affected by the remnants of Hurricane Ida between August 31 -September 5, 2021.
The Chester County DRC Location and Hours Are:
Ashbridge Square Shopping...
Coatesville Grand Prix roars back with successful return
(L – R): Coatesville City Council Person Donald Folks, Brian Hoskins Trophy recipient Jim Frank, and Clay Kovatch from Brian Hoskins Ford at the 2021 Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix.
COATESVILLE — Thousands lined the streets of Coatesville to cheer on nearly 50 drivers and riders of vintage cars and motorcycles as they charged through the historic city during the 5th Annual Coatesville...
County issues new Public Preparedness guide
WEST CHESTER — If there is one lesson Hurricane Ida reinforced for Chester County, it is that we all must stay prepared for the unexpected.
It is with that in mind that the Chester County Commissioners have proclaimed September as National Preparedness Month and joined with the County’s Department of Emergency Services in issuing a Public Preparedness Guide to help make Chester County families...
What To Do: Turk’s Head Music Fest to rock W. Chester
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Turk’s Head Music Festival in West Chester (Everhart Park, Bradford Avenue and Everhart Street, West Chester, 610-436-9010, http://www.turksheadfestival.com) just keeps rocking on year-after-year — and just keeps getting better.
This year, the annual Turks Head Music Festival will be held on September 19 from noon-8 p.m. in the park at the...
Downingtown-Thorndale Chamber establishes Ida relief fund for businesses
DOWNINGTOWN — The Downingtown-Thorndale Regional Chamber of Commerce (DTRCC) announces the establishment of its Hurricane Ida Business Relief Fund to assist businesses devastated by flooding related to the storm.
Donations are being accepted and can be made online at the Chamber website www.dtrcc.com or by check, and mailing to the Downingtown-Thorndale Regional Chamber of Commerce, 216 E....
On Stage: Koz & Friends bringing the horns to Rivers Casino
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Summer Horns
A few months ago, Dave Koz & Friends returned to the concert trail with the “Summer Horns 2021 Tour.”
The tour will visit the Delaware Valley this weekend with a show on September 17 at Rivers Casino (1001 North Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, www.riverscasino.com).
On the “Summer Horns 2021 Tour,” Koz has been joined by...
County Sheriff’s Office recognizes 9-11 Responder Sgt. Paul Bryant, Jr.
Sgt. Paul Bryant, Jr., Chester County Sheriff’s Office, received recognition as a 9-11 responder at Saturday’s Phillies game.Photo credit: Chanda Jones/Phillies
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) honors Sgt. Paul Bryant, Jr., who travelled with his former K-9 partner Azeem to Ground Zero to search for missing persons shortly after 9-11. Humble and quiet about his...
Victory Brewing celebrates 25 years of growth, unveils new patio at D’town location
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Victory Brewing General Manager Kyle Solimeo cuts the ribbon as Victory founders Bill Covaleski and Ron Barchet hold it, as the Downingtown brewer celebrated its new patio seating — and 25 years in business.
DOWNINGTOWN — It was a bit of a beer lover’s paradise Tuesday morning: Victory Brewing was celebrating 25 years in business and the debut...
