What To Do: Spring brings many holidays and celebrations
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Linvilla Orchards
There is a quartet of religious holidays that occur close to each other every spring – Holi for Hindus, Passover for Jews, Easter for Christians and Ramadan for Muslims.
This year, Holi began on March 28 and ended on March 29. Holi marks the advent of spring and is widely celebrated throughout Hindu-majority India.
The festival...
On Stage: Aziza Nailah brings music back to The Queen
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Aziza Nailah
Live music is starting to slowly return after being relegated to the trash heap for more than a year because of COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns.
This weekend, there are a variety of shows around the area including several that can be classified as “firsts” – including Aziza Nailah’s show at The Queen and shows at the Sellersville...
State to open vaccine appointments to all by April 19
Updates to add comment from Chester County Commissioners, 4:30 pm
If you’ve been waiting for your chance at the COVID-19 vaccine, every resident of the state over age 16 will be eligible to schedule an appointment, but residents in the southeastern portion of the state may still find it tough to get an available appointment, as supply in the commonwealth still trails supply.
The move speeds...
72 acre Chadds Ford section of Brandywine Battlefield to be preserved
A drone view of the portion of the Brandywine Battlefield newly under conservation.
As of last week, North American Land Trust (NALT) has acquired a historic Brandywine Battlefield property — located on Oakland Road in Delaware County — with the intent to protect the land forever under conservation easement before ultimately opening its 72 acres to the public as Brinton Run Preserve. Originally...
Chesco Health launches new vaccine reg. system; everyone in 1A eligible for appointments
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Health Department has launched a new vaccine registration system for its COVID-19 vaccine program. The new system helps everyone who has already registered with the county health department to easily book a vaccine appointment, and ensures appointments are allocated specifically to the individuals who are being contacted.
An email sent this morning to all Phase...
Chester County honors those lost to COVID
Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Marian Moskowitz is joined by Commissioners Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline, and other County elected officials, to pay tribute to the 747 Chester County residents who have died because of COVID-19.
This weekend, Chester County honored the memory of the 747 people in the county who have lost their lives to COVID-19. Three memorial tributes are being held...
Coatesville VA offering COVID vaccine to all enrolled veterans
Debora Brooks-Wilson receives her first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccination at Coatesville VA Medical Center on March 25, 2021 after receiving a text message last week offering her the opportunity to schedule an appointment.
CALN — Coatesville VA Medical Center (VAMC) began offering the COVID-19 vaccine to all enrolled Veterans on Thursday.
The decision to open vaccinations to all enrolled...
What To Do: The Easter Bunny is ridin’ the rails
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Easter Bunny on the West Chester Railroad
The Easter Bunny is known for hopping around — but it is not always his preferred mode of transportation.
Sometimes, instead of bouncing along the ground, the big happy rabbit rides a train. The holiday bunny has just embarked on his two-weekend stint of riding trains all around the area.
The West Chester...
On Stage: An exploration of ‘Dull Space’ at Candlelight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Cast members (left & right) Rebecca Schalland Dan Healy and ‘Dull Space’ writer and director Brian McCole (center).
Picture a couple living together who for the last year – because of the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown — have never been out of each other’s company.
Both work at home and rarely leave the safe confines of...
County to hold COVID memorial events this weekend, place displays
WEST CHESTER — In observance of the one-year anniversary of the first recorded COVID-19 death in Chester County, the County Commissioners announce plans for memorial displays that will be located at three places in the north, central and south parts Chester County.
Special memorials will be featured in Warwick Park in Pottstown, Springton Manor Farm in Glenmoore, and Nottingham Park in Nottingham...
