On Stage: Little Red Robin Hood at People’s Light
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Little Red Robin Hood: A Musical Panto!
Now is a great time to take a break from the holiday frenzy and enjoy a few hours of watching a stage production. It’s a great time because there are great options – several classic ballet productions of “The Nutcracker,” two holiday-themed stage shows and a brand-new panto.
Now through January 5, People’s...
LCH Women’s Health Center bring support holiday support for expecting moms
Teri Noone facilitates holiday crafts during a group visit at LCH earlier this month.
WEST GROVE — The break room in LCH’s (La Comunidad Hispana) Women’s Health Center was filled with holiday music, crafts and laughter as a cohort of moms-to-be, currently in their first trimester, met for their second session, 16-18 week appointment last week. LCH kicked off Centering Pregnancy in July...
On Stage: The Clairvoyants bring the impossible to life
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Clairvoyants
“The Clairvoyants” — Amélie van Tass and Thommy Ten — are visiting the area for a show on December 14 at Xcite Center at Parx Casino (2999 Street Road, Bensalem, 888-588-7279, https://parxcasino.com).
They are an Austrian magician and mentalist duo and have been performing together since 2011.
If you watch videos...
County announces 211 call center system to address homelessness
(Left to right) Chester County Commissioners Terence Farrell, Michelle Kichline and Kathi Cozzone, with Chester County Department of Community Development Director Pat Bokovitz, display the 24 percent decrease in homelessness in Chester County from 2016 to 2019. The introduction of the new 2-1-1 call service will help to boost the County’s efforts to end chronic homelessness.
WEST CHESTER —...
What To Do: Busy holiday — and non-holiday — event schedule this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
March In at Valley Forge
Which is harder to do right now – go 10 minutes without being bombarded by holiday advertising or finding a non-holiday activity on the area’s event calendar?
The Christmas season seems a little different this year. The holiday spirit is in the air but the traffic around malls and shopping centers is almost normal —...
On Stage: Philadanco returns for holiday show at Annenberg
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Philadanco
Two cherished Philadelphia cultural attractions are coming together this weekend when the Annenberg Center, which for years has been one of the city’s premier entertainment venues, hosts a series of shows by Philadanco, the award-winning Philadelphia dance company that is celebrating its 50th season this year.
From December 12-14, the...
Comitta will seek third term in State House
Rep. Carolyn Comitta
WEST CHESTER — Rep. Carolyn Comitta announced her bid for reelection for the Pennsylvania State House seat in the 156th District in front of a room full of supporters at Teca Restaurant in West Chester.
“I am grateful every day to have the opportunity to serve as your State Rep. and so tonight, with gratitude, dedication, hope and joy I announce the launch of my re-election...
ON Stage: TLA offers triple-header bill
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Plain White T’s
Frequently, area venues present twin bills where music fans can “double their pleasure and double their fun” at a concert featuring complementary co-headliners.
On December 11, fans can “triple their pleasure and triple their fun” when Theatre of the Living Arts (334 South Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1011, http://www.lnphilly.com)...
Moore charged with stealing $3.2M from Kennett Township
Lisa Moore. File photo.
KENNETT — Lisa Moore, the former Township Manager, has been arrested and charged with stealing more than $3.2 million since taking the job in 2010, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Tuesday.
Moore, who was fired earlier this year when the allegations first surfaced, is charged with taking money from employee benefits, the police department, land preservation,...
Operation Phoenixville Elves hold annual wrapping party
Volunteers for Operation Phoenixville Elves wrap gifts Sunday at the Great American Pub.
PHOENIXVILLE — A hearty group of “Elves” gathered Sunday at the Great American Pub to wrap gifts and spread a little bit of the holiday season cheer to local families in need.
After starting in 2014 with just about about 12 families, Operation Phoenixville Elves is now working to help more than...
