Deadline nearing for Chesco rental assistance funds
WEST CHESTER — Chester County officials remind all qualified county residents who may need rental assistance because of the impact of COVID-19, that applications for funding should be submitted by Monday, Dec. 14.
In September, the Chester County Commissioners approved $1.8 million in CARES funding to help cover rental payments and additional services such as utilities for those with job and...
Longwood FC again helping Santa to tour so. Chesco areas
Gianna Winters helps Santa get ready for his tour in a previous year. File photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Santa has scheduled his yearly arrival trips on a Longwood Fire Company truck.
“It’s that time of you year again for Longwood Fire Company to escort our buddy, Santa, throughout our area,” said Longwood Fire Chief A. J. McCarthy.
Because of COVID concerns, no candy canes will be distributed.
All...
GOP members in Pa. legislature — again — want to throw out your vote
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
It’s been a month since Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump for the presidency — as it turns out by some seven million votes and more than 70 electoral votes, the biggest win by a challenger for the presidency since Franklin Roosevelt defeated Herbert Hoover in 1932.
And yet, too many seem convinced that somehow state legislatures, the U.S. Supreme...
What To Do: Many new holiday attractions to enjoy from your car
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
If you’re looking for holiday-themed activities where you can remain socially distanced safe and stay warm without having to be indoors, drive-through lights events provide a good option.
The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (www.dvcccpa.org ) invites you to bundle up the kids and enjoy a night out while in the warmth of your car…no social...
On Stage: With live shows dwindling, Greg Sover adapts to new realities
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Greg Sover Band
Live music in the area is still alive (barely) – not quite dead (completely).
Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 restrictions have made it hard for live venues to keep presenting music on stage. It is much worse in Philadelphia where the city’s additional restrictions have closed things down entirely.
Sellersville is 37.5 miles from...
Don’t Retire, ReFire: As we close the book on 2020
By Gail Suplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
Here we are, nearing the end of the year but not just any year. This is a year that will truly be memorialized in the history books. It’s certainly like no other I’ve ever seen in my six plus decades of living.
It’s particularly notable for a young person, like my thirteen year old grandson, to be living through and being very much aware of and affected...
Longwood FC continues to adapt to COVID-19 needs
EAST MARLBOROUGH — To continue to provide vital services to the community, Longwood Fire Company has adapted to adverse conditions caused by the Coronavirus.
“Our volunteers and career members are navigating this serious crisis,” said Chief A. J. McCarthy. “No doubt about it, COVID has had a negative financial impact on Longwood. Despite the obstacles, all of the members of Longwood...
Republicans screaming about ‘voter fraud’ know they’re lying
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Rudolph Giuliani came to Pennsylvania this week for one reason: to lie.
State Sen. Doug Mastriano held a publicity event in Gettysburg — it wasn’t a hearing — for one reason: to lie.
President Donald Trump continues to rant and rave on social media (and now, during press conferences), gibberish about he actually won Pennsylvania. That, too,...
Coatesville police continue to deepen bond with community through training, engagement
Coatesville Police Corporal Brenden Boyle tickets a city youngster for good behavior, as part of the department’s community outreach program.
COATESVILLE — As calls for police reform and sensitivity training have become a nationwide outcry, the City of Coatesville Police Department has taken an existing community engagement initiative a step further by blending time-tested training with...
What To Do: Holiday season roars in with new, family-safe events
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Thanksgiving has passed and Black Friday has arrived. That means the Christmas season has reached the top of the holiday rollercoaster and is now slamming downhill – full force at faster miles an hour.
Even though COVID-19 restrictions have eliminated a lot – a whole lot – of traditional area holiday activities, there are still holiday events everywhere...
