What To Do: Winterthur reopens house, galleries to the public
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (5105 Kennett Pike, Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 800-448-3883, http://www.winterthur.org) is welcoming visitors back to its stunning house and galleries beginning October 1.
In the Galleries, “Winterthur’s Lady of the House,” Ruth Wales du Pont explores her life as wife of Henry Francis du Pont,...
Chesco recognized for performance management leadership
Chester County Government has added a consecutive national recognition for performance management leadership to its list of accolades. The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) last week bestowed a second Certificate of Achievement to the county, recognizing Chester County’s use of performance data in local government management, including training, verification and public...
On Stage: The Crossing finds a safe way to perform together at Bowman’s Hill
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Crossing
If you go to Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve in New Hope this weekend, you just might hear trees sing – although you’re more likely to hear singing by a choir. But if you tune in spiritually, you probably will be able to hear both human and arboreal singing.
On October 3 and 4, GRAMMY-winning new-music choir The Crossing, led...
United Way to partner with DA to support Law Enforcement Task Force for Race and Justice
EXTON — As part of its Chester County Stronger initiative, the United Way of Chester County announced today that it will provide funding to expand Chester County District Attorney Deborah Ryan’s efforts to improve relationships with communities of color and law enforcement. This funding will provide a professional, experienced moderator to direct community conversations in every school district...
Caln recognized as certified sustainable municipality
Caln Township announced today it is among a select group of high performing municipalities to become certified through the Sustainable Pennsylvania Community Certification program. Caln Township is recognized at the Silver level of certification for meeting the program’s rigorous performance criteria which track 131 policies and practices that define a sustainable community.
The Sustainable...
You named them! Meet Zeeke and Moose, Chesco’s newest K-9 officers
WEST CHESTER — The two young K-9s in training to become four-legged deputies in the Chester County Sheriff’s Office now have their names – selected from more than 600 suggestions sent in by Chester County residents of all ages. Zeeke and Moose were chosen because they are short, powerful and easy for the dogs to understand.
Zeeke is expected to join his new partner, Deputy Matthew Moyer,...
Op/Ed: Industry partnerships the collective business solution to restoring SE PA’s economic resilience
By Carrie Anne Amann, Special to The Times
Carrie Anne Amann
Like the ants in Aesop’s fable, hundreds of area businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies have been working diligently for years to build a strong economic and workforce development system, which is serving the region well during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Guided by the powerful combo of the Chester County Economic Development...
Chester County announces steps for November election support
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Board of Elections approved this week a number of measures to ensure the eligible ballots of all county voters are counted in the November 2020 Election. Those measures include the placement of 11 locations for secure drop-off of mail-in and absentee ballots, and the addition of two satellite election offices.
From Tuesday, Oct. 13, drop-off locations will be...
Op/Ed: Gerrymandering, who it affects and what you can do
By Nadya Dato, Special to The Times
Nadya Dato
I’ve always taken an interest in government. The rules and regulations of our society help us coexist, and I’ve always believed following these rules brought fairness and equality to everyone. As I’ve gotten older though, I’ve come to realize that isn’t true – not only are the rules unfair, but some choose not to...