Volunteer to tutor an adult student
By Mimi Burstein, Special to The Times
Chin Wei Huang (left) with tutor Laura Jenkins.
Library users may have noticed several pairs of adults in the Reference section, deep in quiet conversation, poring over books, laptops, and papers together. In many cases, they are student-tutor pairs, working with the Adult Tutoring program based in the Chester County Library. The program is a partnership...
On Stage: Tessa Violet at Voltage Lounge tonight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Tessa Violet
Tessa Violet turned in a sparkling performance when she headlined a Philly show last September at The Fillmore.
Now, the talented singer/songwriter/indie rocker is returning to Philadelphia on August 14 when she brings her “I Like (The Idea Of) You” Tour to the Voltage Lounge (421 North Seventh Street, Philadelphia, 215- 964-9602,...
Fellow commissioners surprise Cozzone with service pup named in her honor
Commissioners Terence Farrell, Kathi Cozzone and Michelle Kichline, with Kathi the Canine Partners for Life service puppy, named by Commissioners Kichline and Farrell in honor of her colleague Commissioner Cozzone.
WEST CHESTER — A traditional charity check presentation at today’s Chester County Commissioners’ public sunshine meeting included an element of surprise for one Commissioner. ...
Registration Opens for Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix
COATESVILLE — Start your engines! Registration is now open for drivers and owners of vintage race cars and motorcycles who would like to compete in the Fourth Annual Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix on Saturday, September 21 from 8:30am to 5pm. Registration deadline is August 31, 2019.
Vendors and sponsors are also welcome to register. The event is expected to attract 5,000 people...
On Stage: Jamison Ross is a rising star in jazz world
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Jamison Ross
Jamison Ross, who is headlining a show on August 12 at Johnny Brenda’s (1201 North Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com), is one of the rising stars in the world of jazz.
He is a drummer, a composer, a Grammy Award nominee and the winner of many prestigious awards, including the prestigious Thelonious...
On Stage: New Reveille is worth getting to know
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
New Reveille
When Shawn James’ fans make the trip northward to Upper Bucks County to catch his show on August 10
The Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com), they would be well advised to get to the comfy theater early enough to hear the opening band’s set.
Performing the role of lid-lifter will...
Op/Ed: Seize the day on gun reform
By Kristine Howard, State Representative, 167th District
Kristine Howard
I have thought for many days about what to say about the latest incidents of mass shootings. I have expressed my sadness in a previous social media post about a prior incident. Saying the same thing again seems as pointless as thoughts and prayers. This is a complex topic, with different causes requiring different solutions....
What To Do: 91st Old Fiddlers’ Picnic
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Chester County has several annual events with impressive longevity and one of them is scheduled for this weekend — the Chester County Old Fiddlers’ Picnic (Hibernia County Park, off Route 340, Wagontown, 610-383-2812, http://dsf.chesco.org/ccparks).
The lively annual event, which is scheduled for August 10, is celebrating its 91st anniversary...
DA’s Office announces arrest of two state Constables over pipeline work
Michael Robel (left) and Kareen Johnson.
Just days after a loud boom startled pipeline neighbors — an incident now under investigation — county law enforcement authorities arrested two state Constables for misusing their elected positions on behalf of the Mariner East II pipeline.
Chester County District Attorney Chief of Staff Charles Gaza announced the arrest of two state constables for illegally...
On Stage: Top singer-songwriters at The Flash
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Beth Nielsen Chapman
On August 9, Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, www.kennettflash.org) will present a dynamite double-header featuring two of America’s most respected, veteran singer/songwriters – Beth Nielsen Chapman and Dan Navarro.
Chapman’s recording history dates back to 1980 when she released her debut...
