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,...
Chester County’s Nassib comes out as first openly gay NFL player
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Carl Nassib
Chester County native Carl Nassib became the first active NFL player to come out as gay, making the announcement on his Instagram, Monday.
The former Malvern Prep and Penn State star — who is now a defensive lineman for the Las Vegas Raiders — made the announcement in a video recorded in his West Chester-area home.
“What’s...
Inner Nature: Gender and Stereotypes
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
Human behavior is not completely governed by biological sex. People experience a remarkable natural degree of behavioral freedom which, however, is held in check by the expectations of society. Without comparable societal structures, to what degree do other animal species experience sex-based roles? Are sex-based roles in nature invariable, interchangeable,...
What To Do: Chester County set to celebrate Juneteenth
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This weekend features a trio of significant “holidays” – Juneteenth, Father’s Day and Summer Solstice.
Kennett Square’s Juneteenth Celebration (historickennettsquare.com) will be held this weekend along with other Juneteenth events at locations around Chester County.
Juneteenth is an African American tradition that commemorates the June...
On Stage: Relive the music of the 60’s with Beehive: The Musical
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The second show of the 2021-2022 season of Candlelight Theatre (2208 Millers Road, Arden, Delaware, www.candlelighttheatredelaware.org) has arrived and has audiences dancing in their seats, smiling and laughing.
The new production is “Beehive: The 1960’s Musical.”
The members of the all-female cast ask audiences to join them for this rollicking...
