As cases dwindle, Chesco to step down as health lead for Delco’s COVID response, Aug. 1
WEST CHESTER – As the COVID-19 crisis unfolded across southeast Pennsylvania in March, 2020, Chester County was willing to stand up to help a neighbor — Delaware County, which lacked its own Health Department — to assist in the management of the pandemic. With cases now in steep decline — largely because of high vaccination rates in the two counties — that neighborly help is no longer...
On Stage: Space Kamp makes return to Lehigh Valley for free show
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Space Kamp
Space Kamp is a music group that started in the Lehigh Valley and now is returning to the Lehigh Valley on July 11 to perform a free show. “Space Kamp’s Summer Shakedown” is scheduled for July 11 at Levitt Pavilion Steel Stacks (101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, www.levittsteelstacks.org).
Space Kamp, a duo that delivers a swirling blend...
Houlahan tours Coatesville businesses, holds public town hall
Rep. Houlahan and Chief Jack Lauer meet at the Coatesville police department to discuss community safety.
COATESVILLE – On Tuesday, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-6) spent the day in Coatesville, touring various locales and engaging with the community on a number of crucial issues affecting Pennsylvania’s Sixth District: care for our seniors, collaboration with our local police, support...
Op/Ed: Defunding public schools is the goal
By Lisa Longo, Special To The Times
Lisa Longo
I’ve been following the hysteria being created by right-wing media over “Critical Race Theory” and how it has now devolved into the Republican Party calling for an army of the uninformed, or misinformed, to show up at school board meetings to protest a curriculum that doesn’t exist.
Now they have told people that “CRT,” as it is being called,...
What To Do: Celebrating America on the Fourth
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Welcome America
This is Fourth of July Weekend and that means it is time for parties, festivals, picnics and a lot of fireworks displays.
“Wawa Welcome America” (www.welcomeamerica.com), which is running through July 4, is a festival of free events in Philadelphia in celebration of our nation’s birthday — a huge party that hits its peak...
County Health reminds parents to catch kids up on vaccines
WEST CHESTER — As Chester County begins to experience life without COVID restrictions, summer vacations, summer camps, and other activities are well underway! According to the Chester County Health Department, a key lesson learned from the COVID-19 pandemic is the effectiveness of vaccines.
“We all saw first-hand how proper vaccination levels across our county mitigate the spread of viruses,”...
On Stage: The Blues take center stage at Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Clarence Spady
Two highly acclaimed blues artists will be performing at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) in the upcoming week – Clarence Spady on July 2 and Ana Popovic on July 6.
They couldn’t be less alike. Spady is an African-American male guitarist from North Jersey who now lives...
Op/Ed: More progress needed From a Delaware Valley neighbor powering our lives
By Danielle Friel Otten, Special To The Times
State Rep. Danielle Friel Otten
When summer heat waves hit, you want to know that the power for your air conditioning will be there when you need it. The folks in charge of making that happen — for us in Chester County and for households as far away as Illinois and North Carolina — work right nearby at PJM Interconnection, headquartered...
State lifts masking mandate
Vector color chalk drawn illustration of medical mask on black chalkboard background.
Although Pennsylvania did not make the 70% full vaccination rate (just under 75% have had at least one shot), the commonwealth lifted most mask mandates, effective Monday — although there many locations where Chester Countians will still be asked to wear a mask to battle COVID.
“We are continuing to make progress...
What To Do: KBC celebrating sixth anniversary
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Enjoying a drink in an outdoor setting is always a well-liked activity. This weekend, there are several events around the area that feature that kind of scenario.
On June 26, the Kennett Brewing Company (109 South Broad Street, Kennett Square, http://kennettbrewingcompany.com) will present its Sixth Anniversary Party, which is billed as “an all-day...
