What To Do: A look at difficult history at Brandywine River Museum
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Brandywine River Museum
The Brandywine River Museum of Art (1 Hoffman’s Mill Road, Chadds Ford, www.brandywine.org) has been hosting a pair of special exhibitions since February 1 – “Votes for Women: A Visual History,” and “Witness to History: Selma Photography of Stephen Somerstein.”
With regard to the former – if you snooze,...
Chesco school districts poised to resume in-person classes
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Some Chester County school districts moved this week to bring students and teachers back into county classrooms as early as October — with one school district formally approving a plan this week to reopen school buildings next month.
Meanwhile, school districts around the county approved a return to interscholastic sports practices this week and...
On Stage: The Gallaghers at Candlelight, Sept. 27
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Gallaghers
COVID-19 has been altering the scene for live music in the area for months. Major and mid-size venues have been prohibited from holding indoor shows by government mandate.
Forced to rely on creativity, some venues have been able to present live music – but in a very restrictive way.
Area restaurants and taverns have presented singer/songwriters...
County OKs $1.8M in home rental assistance
WEST CHESTER — To combat an anticipated increase in evictions due to COVID-19, the Chester County Commissioners approved this week $1.8 million in CARES funding to help cover rental payments and additional services for those with job and income losses.
“Previous programs have provided up to $750 in rental assistance, but that’s simply not enough to cover the cost of housing in Chester County,”...
The fact-challenged whiners are winning on COVID, and we’re all going to lose
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Well, ready or not, we’re reopening.
Tomorrow, restaurants will be allowed to operate at 50% capacity, it looks like the college football leagues that initially cancelled will now try to play and there is increasing pressure for local school districts to resume in-person instruction.
Now, understand, these moves aren’t based on science or that...
County to investigate COVID-19 testing program, may seek to recover payments
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners announced this week an investigation would begin into what appear to be failed antibody tests the county rolled out this spring in the battle to contain COVID-19 — and may attempt to claw back some of the $13 million of CARES Act funds the county spent on the tests.
In a statement issued this week, the Commissioners explained why they opted...
What To Do: More attractions begin to open
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Wharton Esherick Museum
Like tulip bulbs that sit dormant for months and then start to emerge with renewed life each spring, events and attractions around the area are slowly starting to emerge after pandemic-required dormancy.
After being closed for several months because of the COVID-19 shutdowns, the Wharton Esherick Museum (1520 Horse Shoe Trail,...
On Stage: Conrad comes home to Pottstown, playing gigs in Chesco
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kendal Conrad
Kendal Conrad had a master plan forging a career in music – grow up in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, learn to play guitar and write songs, graduate from college, head to Nashville to make music and eventually go out on national tours.
Conrad embarked on that path more than a decade ago and was progressing nicely – until the...
Wolf calls out Trump, GOP, saying they continue to be ‘irresponsible’ on COVID
Gov. Tom Wolf
In the wake of a ruling by a federal judge declaring some of his emergency orders during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Tom Wolf issued a scathing statement Tuesday, calling out President Donald Trump and Republicans in the legislature (and some of the toady business groups egging them on locally).
In a lengthy, fiery statement, Wolf called out Republicans over distorting the truth,...
Be Smart – don’t waste your dental insurance
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
In this era of uncertainty everyone needs to be careful about so many things. It’s always true that regular dental visits save money in the long run. If you are fortunate enough to have dental benefits it’s imperative to use them to their fullest. Did you know your dental benefits reset every year? It’s true. If your dental insurance...
