Pa. GOP elected officials bear serious blame for the attempted coup
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Sigh.
Our nation’s capital is an armed camp. Our state capital is an armed camp. Peaceful this Sunday morning, so far, thankfully.
Tragic, but necessary, as right-wing terrorists may be planning attacks in Washington, D.C. and in state capitals across the country because of a lie.
Donald Trump did not win the presidential election. There was no...
Willowdale Steeplechase to return, May 8
Plans for the 28th running of the Willowdale Steeplechase are moving forward! The races will run on Saturday, May 8, 2021 as the kick-off to Mother’s Day weekend.
“We are grateful to the supporters who helped us survive the losses brought on by the pandemic – and to be able to run the races this spring! “said Race Director Leslie Carpenter.
“The safety and well-being of our spectators,...
What To Do: As things gradually open up, a celebration of MLK
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend
Like tulips in the spring, museums are springing back to life around the Delaware Valley.
The Museum of the American Revolution (101 South Third Street, Philadelphia, www.amrevmuseum.org) reopened last weekend after a long closure because of the COVID-19 shutdown in Philly.
This weekend, the Museum kicks into high...
On Stage: Temple’s Micah Graves launches music career at challenging time
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Micah Graves
It’s always difficult for new artists to get their careers off the ground – even in normal times. Right now, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become increasingly difficult.
It’s hard to deal with the recording of an album because of studio closures and musicians hampered by pandemic quarantines. It’s hard to introduce...
Don’t Retire, ReFire: ReFirement at Any Age!
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
Four and a half years ago, when I started writing articles, my focus was on offering different perspectives to facing retirement and the questions that arise.
As the months and years passed, and the articles continued, it became clear that what I was sharing had a more universal message that spanned the ages.
While a sixteen year old isn’t thinking...
No peace, love and understanding, it is time for a reckoning
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
What happened Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol had the feeling of the inevitable if you were willing to pay attention.
Those of us who issued the alarm years ago were dismissed as having “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” We were ignored right up until the point where Donald Trump incited a riot and attempted a coup d’etat as Congress moved to certify...
Coatesville names new Ass’t. City Manager during reorganization meeting
Charles “Chip” Huston
COATESVILLE — During the Monday, January 4 Coatesville Reorganization meeting, which was held in the midst of the city’s pivotal redevelopment initiatives, Linda Lavender Norris was reelected as City Council President along with Carmen Green, Vice President.
“I feel honored that my colleagues entrusted me to maintain this leadership role, and it’s my pleasure...
What To Do: A time before dinosaurs
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Academy of Natural Sciences
During normal times, a visit to a museum was a great way to break up the winter doldrums that accompany January, February and March. This winter, COVID-19 restrictions forced area museums to shutter their doors in late 2020.
Fortunately, restrictions on museums have just been lifted by the state. Like a phoenix rising...
On Stage: Reed offers a welcome laugh with a show at Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Earl David Reed
If you view the COVID-19 pandemic as a tropical storm with gale force winds and live entertainment venues as boats, venues throughout Pennsylvania have been tightly secured to their docks while those in Philadelphia have been completely taken out of the water.
Philly’s tight restrictions have made it impossible for any venue to...
County officials lay out COVID-19 vaccination plan
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
The Chester County Health Department laid out the vaccine plan to battle COVID-19 during a detailed presentation to the public, Tuesday, even as the first phase of inoculations were under way for health care workers in the county.
All three County Commissioners, County Administrator Bobby Kagel and County Health Director Jeanne Casner detailed the...
