D-Town East grad, NY Jet Tyler Kroft gives back to hometown, again hosting youth football camp
New York Jets tight end, Tyler Kroft, will return to his hometown to run the third-annual student football camp.
DOWNINGTOWN — On Saturday, July 24, students will have the opportunity meet current New York Jets tight end, Tyler Kroft, and participate in a day filled with football fun.
As a child growing up in Downingtown, Tyler Kroft reminiscences about how special it is to return to his hometown...
Brandywine Hospital shares plans to battle opioid overdoses
CALN — Brandywine Hospital shared with the community its plans to address the Opioid Overdose issue in Chester County at an event on June 23, 2021.
Event speakers included Claire Mooney, DNP, MBA, RN, CCRN, NEA-BC, President and Chief Executive Officer of Brandywine Hospital, Marian D Moskowitz, Chair, Board of Commissioners, County of Chester Commissioners’ Office, and Wei Du, MD, Chair of...
CCEDC launches update Web site to help local businesses grow
EXTON – The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is launching a newly designed website to assist businesses with financing solutions, location services, workforce development, innovation and entrepreneurship.
“Whether you’ve done business with us for 30 years or you’re new to CCEDC, we consider ourselves a business community service and it’s our commitment to be accessible,”...
Hedley named new director for Willowdale Steeplechase
Elizabeth Hedley
Race Chairman W. B. Dixon Stroud, Jr., and the Board of Directors of the Willowdale Steeplechase welcome Elizabeth Hedley as their new Executive Director.
Elizabeth replaces retiring Race Director Leslie (White) Carpenter who served for a total of almost 10 years. During her tenure, the Willowdale Steeplechase has developed into a world class steeplechase event and contributions...
What To Do: Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance celebrates the Corvette
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
A classic Corvette
There is one American sports car that stands out above all the rest – the Chevrolet Corvette. The ’Vette has been on a plateau all its own ever since it was introduced in 1953.
The Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance also is on a plateau all its own. The Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance is the premier concours event...
On Stage: Live shows start roaring back in area
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ley Line
Pandemic restrictions have had a stranglehold on live entertainment for more than a year but now, finally, the grip is starting to loosen.
The calendar of shows over the next week still is limited with regard to venues but it does feature variety – and that is a victory.
The Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville,...
Coroner to investigate death of Philadelphia youth at football workout in Coatesville
The Chester County Coroner’s Office is confirming the sudden death of Ivan James Hicks, Jr., 16, of Philadelphia during a football 7 v 7 voluntary activity in Coatesville on July 13, 2021.
Hicks, a student at West Catholic High School in Philadelphia, was taken to Brandywine Hospital after collapsing while taking a water break at approximately 5:45 pm. Resuscitative efforts were immediately initiated...
Don’t Retire, ReFire: If not now, when?
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
There are many influential people, like Eckhart Tolle who have made this statement, which only validates its gravity. If not now, when?
Each month, I like to think that my messages are thought provoking and will raise the level of consciousness in the reader.
If we look at our lives as a string of todays, we may understand and more fully grasp the importance...
Mastriano’s ‘fraudit’ attempt is nothing more than an expensive embarrassment
By Mike McGann, Editor, the Times @mikemcgannpa
State Sen. Doug Mastriano is a lot of things.
An honest elected official trying to protect the vote is not one of them, however.
As proven by his stunt this week to “audit” three counties, Tioga, York and Philadelphia Mastriano is trying to claim there was some sort of voter fraud in 2020 that caused Joe Biden to win Pennsylvania in the presidential...
What To Do: Fresh air, live music combine for summer fun
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Stoneleigh
This is the time of year to enjoy outdoor activities and there are plenty of special events this weekend that fill the bill – including several that combine nature and live music.
Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden (1829 East County Line Road, Villanova, stoneleighgarden.org/garden/home/) will present a “Summer Garden Tour” on July 10...
