On Stage: Enjoy a few laughs with Phil Hanley — outdoors — in Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Phil Hanley
Phil Hanley is a Canadian comedian who has been living in New York City for most of the last decade. In addition to playing clubs all over the United States, he also done film work.
But for the last seven months, there have been no live shows on his performance schedule and, obviously, no film work.
That will change this weekend when...
Chester County schedules tree seedling giveaway
WEST CHESTER — COVID-19 may have forced the cancelation of Earth Day celebrations back in April, but taking care of the environment and preserving the planet is a year-round goal in Chester County. As a result, Earth Day celebrations are continuing into the fall, as the Chester County Conservation District and Chester County Parks & Preservation give away seedling trees to County residents.
Tree...
2020 Leg. Candidate Questionnaire: Eric Roe, Republican for State Rep., 158th District
Editor’s Note: As has been our tradition, The Times sent our its annual questionnaire to all Chester County legislative candidates, via their respective party. We publish these responses entirely unedited and unfiltered to give readers an honest assessment of the candidates and their positions. They will be published as candidates return them to us.
Eric Roe,GOP candidate, 158th District
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Chesco Prison inmates charged with COVID-related benefits fraud
PHILADELPHIA – First Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that twelve Chester County Prison inmates and their accomplices were charged federally with fraudulently applying for and obtaining emergency unemployment benefits related to COVID-19. The defendants are charged with submitting false applications claiming that the prison inmates lost jobs as a result...
Pa. legislative Republicans show irresponsibility — again — in new COVID outbreak
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
It’s been a long year, considering it’s just been a week.
I can’t list the entire magnum of chaos that happened this past week in D.C., so I’m going to focus on the ones that immediately impact voting in Pennsylvania and Chester County.
Keeping it local, it looks like the Republicans in the legislature were saved from themselves when State...
West Chester declares emergency after COVID spike
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
WEST CHESTER — Facing a spike in COVID-19 cases, especially among college-age residents, the borough declared a state of emergency, Friday.
The emergency limits the size of gatherings in the borough — indoor and outdoors — to 10 people. It also expands the state’s mandate for mask wearing, basically requiring it anywhere outside the home —...
What To Do: Winterthur reopens house, galleries to the public
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (5105 Kennett Pike, Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 800-448-3883, http://www.winterthur.org) is welcoming visitors back to its stunning house and galleries beginning October 1.
In the Galleries, “Winterthur’s Lady of the House,” Ruth Wales du Pont explores her life as wife of Henry Francis du Pont,...
Chesco recognized for performance management leadership
Chester County Government has added a consecutive national recognition for performance management leadership to its list of accolades. The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) last week bestowed a second Certificate of Achievement to the county, recognizing Chester County’s use of performance data in local government management, including training, verification and public...
On Stage: The Crossing finds a safe way to perform together at Bowman’s Hill
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Crossing
If you go to Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve in New Hope this weekend, you just might hear trees sing – although you’re more likely to hear singing by a choir. But if you tune in spiritually, you probably will be able to hear both human and arboreal singing.
On October 3 and 4, GRAMMY-winning new-music choir The Crossing, led...
United Way to partner with DA to support Law Enforcement Task Force for Race and Justice
EXTON — As part of its Chester County Stronger initiative, the United Way of Chester County announced today that it will provide funding to expand Chester County District Attorney Deborah Ryan’s efforts to improve relationships with communities of color and law enforcement. This funding will provide a professional, experienced moderator to direct community conversations in every school district...
