Extreme Pa. GOP mapping its own demise
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
You’ve probably heard about the old story about the dog who finally caught the car — and didn’t know what to do with it.
In Pennsylvania, of late, assume legislative Republicans are the dog grabbing the rear bumper, but one who doesn’t see the reverse lights suddenly turn on.
They’ve already moved to take emergency declaration power away...
What To Do: Winterthur Point-To-Point returns with changes
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Winterthur Point To Point
Every year for more than four decades, Winterthur (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-888-4600,www.winterthur.org) hosted the annual Winterthur Point-to-Point Races on the first weekend in May.
The event was one of the Brandywine Valley’s most cherished traditions.
Last year, COVID-19 caused a shutdown that knocked out...
Survey: Chester County residents ready to return to activities, but carefully
With the lifting of many PA COVID-19 restrictions taking place next week, the results of the Restore Chester County survey reveal that vaccination status, safety measures and social distancing will continue to play a major role in individuals’ confidence to take part in community events and activities, and to return to restaurant dining.
Outdoor v. indoor preference
The preference for outdoor...
DOH: Pa. mask mandate likely to end June 28
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Vector color chalk drawn illustration of medical mask on black chalkboard background.
One more month.
Pennsylvania’s mask mandates will end no later than June 28, the state Department of Health (DOH) announced Thursday.
Already, folks who are fully vaccinated do not need to wear masks in many situations — stores, businesses and such are still...
On Stage: Nile ready to rock at Ardmore
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Willie Nile
“Nile” and “ancient” are words that go together well – but not always.
The word “ancient” is frequently used to describe the area along the Nile River, which is the longest river in the world at 4,130 miles.
The word “ancient” is often used by younger music fans to describe veteran rockers who are in their 70s.
Willie...
Unionville’s All-State runner McIntyre set to blaze new path at St. Joseph’s U
Ethan McIntyreUnionville High School Track and X-Country runner Ethan McIntyre has been awarded a full four-year scholarship (athletic and academic) to attend Saint Joseph’s University this fall.
McIntyre won the Ches-Mont League Championship in the 1600m (mile) this past Saturday and will represent Unionville at the District One Championship meet this month.
With finance as his...
County OKs $4.2M grant to preserve open space and improve parks
The 156-acre Starr Farm in East Bradford Township, one of the recipients of a preservation grant through the Chester County Preservation Partnership Program.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline approved the awarding of $4.2 million in open space preservation and park improvement grants at the most recent public Commissioners’ meeting....
Commissioners recognize Chester County Archive staff
The Chester County Commissioners recognized the efforts of the County’s Archives staff to earn a National Genealogical Society award for the County’s 1777 Property Atlas Portal, at today’s first in-person public meeting since the start of the pandemic. Pictured left to right are: Commissioners Michelle Kichline and Marian Moskowitz; Laurie Rofini, Director of Chester County Archives &...
Moving to a new server; some delays may be possible
After a number of years, The Times is moving from its somewhat out of date server to a shiny, new speedy server this week.
While exciting for the long run — fast page loads, the ability to build in some new capabilities — in the short term you may seem some disruption of pages, problems sending emails and so on. Also, because we have to “freeze” the server, we cannot add any new...
Primary Election 2021 results: Rovito, Verwey to take on Mincarelli, Redmond for Court of Common Pleas in Nov.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
After a minor counting delay, Chester County Voter Services has been able to post unofficial results from Tuesday’s Municipal Primary election — there was a minor software glitch that delayed the counting of some mail in ballots, which was largely resolved — about 500 ballots remained to be counted as of Friday morning.
Between mail and in person...
