Don’t Retire, ReFire: Words matter
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
I am compelled to go deeper into the importance of words, which I touched upon in the previous month.
It’s a subject that has been in the forefront of our current events for quite some time. Interestingly enough, it has been the topic of many conversations I’ve had with my grandchildren, not sparked by the media but, instead, from a page of a book...
Fetterman formally announces run for U.S. Senate
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman
BRADDOCK — Literally the biggest thing in Pennsylvania politics — 6-foot-8 Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, made it official Monday, formally announcing his run for U.S. Senate in 2022. The seat will be open with the retirement of U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey (R).
Fetterman, gifted in his use of social media, had started an exploratory committee before filing formal campaign paperwork...
Wolf’s budget proposal is great…and dead on arrival
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Gov. Tom Wolf introduced his 2021-22 budget, and I have to say it is audacious, ambitious and goes a long way to solve the root problems of much of what has plagued Pennsylvania for more than three decades.
It is also, sadly, deader than Elvis.
That says more about Pennsylvania and Republicans in the General Assembly than it does about Wolf. Not that...
Commissioners award $10M in grants to small businesses hurt by COVID
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline announced Friday the awarding of $10 million in grants to 333 Chester County small businesses. The individual grants, made available through round two of the Chester County Main Street Preservation grant program for small businesses impacted by COVID-19, range from $20,000 to $49,500.
“Preserving...
What To do: Football? Love is in the air, too
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Next weekend, there will be a wide array of holiday events – many dealing with chocolate and wine.
The Chaddsford Winery (632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, 610-388-6221, http://www.chaddsford.com) is getting a jump on the rest with an event starting this weekend.
Every Saturday and Sunday through February...
Kennett supervisors vote to donate $72K to Land Conservancy
KENNETT — On Wednesday, the Township Board of Supervisors voted to donate $72,000.00 to The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County (TLC) to support their land management activities in Kennett Township.
“Preserving Open Space in Kennett Township, with a goal of 30% of the Township preserved, is one strategy this Board of Supervisors uses to ensure we maintain the character of our community”...
On Stage: More options this weekend for live entertainment
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ian Bagg
There is a Jamaican restaurant in Tampa’s Ybor City called Chephas’ Hot Spot. Run by Rastaman Cephas Gilbert, it features delightful and authentic food dished from the island. What it doesn’t have is a menu.
The meals all include fresh vegetables of the day along with beans and rice. There are no choices.
The only choice Cephas...
Green awarded 1st scholarship focused on local police diversity
Bakari Green, Jr.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County resident Bakari Green, Jr. has been named the first recipient of a scholarship focused on diversifying law enforcement in Chester County. The scholarship to the Delaware County Community College Municipal Police Academy is the first award made to a student of color, by the Committee for PA Act 120 Certification Scholarship. Financial support...
Oh jeez, not again: groundhog sees his shadow, six more weeks of winter predicted
Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow Tuesday morning. According to tradition, that means six more weeks of winter. Image courtesy, VisitPa.com
PUNXSUTAWNEY – This morning, Pennsylvania’s own world-famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter. For the first-ever virtual Groundhog Day celebration, visitors from all over the world tuned in to see Phil make...
County Collects more than 2.3 tons of unused prescription drugs in 2020
Chester County Detectives Crime Scene Unit Detectives Chris Bucci (left) and Gary Lynch.
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County District Attorney’s Office announced that the County’s Medication Drop-Off program collected over 2.3 tons of unused prescription drugs in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic was responsible for the 37% drop in numbers from 2019 when 3.7 tons were collected.
“The success of...
