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...
On Stage: McKeown headlines People’s Light Drive-In
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Erin McKeown
The live music scene in the area started to come to life a few weeks ago and has been picking up momentum ever since. The schedule of live shows is getting meatier after months and months of looking anorexic.
People’s Light (39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, peopleslight.org) has resumed its Drive-In Concert Series, following current...
Commissioners honor Dinniman with naming of garden
2. Senator Dinniman Garden Dedication – “The unveiling of the new sign dedicating Springton Manor Farm’s garden as the Senator Andrew Dinniman Garden. Pictured left to right are: Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline and Marian Moskowitz; former Senator Andy Dinniman; Bob McNeil, founding and current Board Chair of the Chester County Food Bank; and Commissioner Josh Maxwell.”
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Thomas tapped to lead Coatesville Grand Prix
Lisa Thomas
COATESVILLE — As community events re-emerge after year-long shutdowns, the City of Coatesville’s biggest attraction, the Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix, will return Saturday, September 18, and the City has engaged event and sports marketing professional Lisa Thomas as Event & Sponsorship Director to manage its growth.
“As the region is opening up after COVID-19,...
