Rep. Houlahan: It’s time to start the impeachment inquiry
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
You may or may not have heard much about the testimony of former FBI Director and Special Counsel Robert Mueller this past week before Congress.
While many in the media seem fixated on the optics — Mueller wasn’t showy, and demurred on answering a number of questions — for those who paid attention (and read his 400-page plus report), it is increasingly evident...
On Stage: Laugh it up with Jim McCue tonight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Jim McCue
If things go as planned on the evening of July 27, they’ll be laughing in the aisles at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 North High Street, West Chester, UptownWestChester.org).
On Saturday night, the theater in downtown West Chester will be presenting an evening of comedy with Boston’s stand-up veteran Jim McCue.
A mixture...
What To Do: Goshen Country Fair — perfect for a summer evening
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Goshen Country Fair
This is the time of the year for outdoors festivals such as country fairs, festivals honoring a particular fruit or vegetable and outdoor concerts.
One of the best — and longest-running — is the annual Goshen Country Fair (Goshen Fairgrounds, Park Avenue, East Goshen, 610- 430-1554,www.goshencountryfair.org). The fair,...
On Stage: Albert Castiglia was born under a good sign
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Albert Castiglia
Over the next few days, Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org) is presenting a series of shows that will please a wide variety of music tastes – blues, western swing, classic rock tribute, singer/songwriter and indie pop.
It starts on July 25 with modern bluesman Albert Castiglia.
“Born...
County Health earns national accreditation from Public Health Board
The Chester County Commissioners announced Tuesday the significant achievement of the County’s Health Department in earning national accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). To earn this accolade, the health department underwent a rigorous, multi-faceted, peer-reviewed assessment process to ensure it met or exceeded a set of public health quality standards and measures.
On Stage: Cirque du Soleil: Amaluna comes to Oaks
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
There are two circus-style events coming to the area this week – but not the traditional one-ring type with lions, tigers, elephants and clowns.
One is Cirque du Soleil — a new age style circus from a circus company that constantly pushes the boundaries. The other is a concert by the Rolling Stones, a show with a circus-like atmosphere and...
On Stage: Jesse Terry performs in the round in Berwyn
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Jesse Terry
Veteran singer/songwriter Jesse Terry has performed many memorable shows in this area, including sold-out shows at Burlap and Bean and World Café Live. He also played in Chester County at The Spotlight Concert Series a few years ago and now is making a return appearance.
On July 20, The Spotlight Concert Series at Trinity Presbyterian...
Weekend heat wave poses threat to elderly, kids & pets
With weekend temperatures in Chester County expected to soar to near 100 degrees, experts — and the state — are warning the high heat and humidity could be dangerous for some area residents.
The National Weather Service is calling for temperatures in the mid to high 90s, today, Saturday and Sunday, before the heat breaks late Sunday. Saturday could approach 100 degrees with humidity. The NWS...
What To Do: Outdoor music as hot as the weather this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
It’s the middle of July but with the blistering heat wave in the area, it feels more like the middle of August.
There are plenty of activities on the weekend calendar but many are outdoor activities so people might have second thoughts about attending.
Friday’s high is expected to be 95 degrees with a heat index that makes it feel like it’s...
On Stage: Ladybug Festival comes to Wilmington
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
It’s time once again for the Ladybug Festival (Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware, https://theladybugfestival.com) – a free two-day festival held on Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
The eighth annual all-female festival will feature more than 60 musical acts on approximately 20 stages on July 18 and 19.
Main Stage performers for July 18...
