Sometimes, the best way to respond is with silence
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgann.bsky.social
If you read social media, as I do, there is a lot of doom posting about the return of Donald Trump to the White House.
And yes, for those of us not in the billionaire class, it is likely going to suck on some level for most of the next four years. Yes, Trump is corrupt, incompetent and wildly immoral. And, of course, a convicted felon.
A...
Union Community Care selected as core provider of healthcare services at Brandywine Center
Brandywine Center
The Alliance for Health Equity (AHE) announced Thursday that Union Community Care has been selected as the Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) to operate at AHE’s Brandywine Center located at 744 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA. Beginning July 2025, Union Community Care will start delivering accessible, inclusive, integrated healthcare services to meet the evolving...
What To Do: Honoring the legacy of Dr. King
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This is the weekend that America pays tribute to Civil Rights pioneer Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King Weekend will be celebrated from January 18-20 at the Eastern State Penitentiary (2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, 215-236-3300, www.easternstate.org) from 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Visitors will be able to commemorate...
On Stage: Chavous part of new schedule at Jamey’s
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Lisa Chavous
The arrival of a new year frequently means the arrival of new things – the arrival of changes.
Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, 215-477-9985,www.jameyshouseofmusic.com) has moved into 2025 by changing one of its weekly traditions.
For years, Jamey’s had a jazz-based show every Thursday called...
ReFirement at Any Age: Protect Your Peace
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
With all the uncertainties and all of the changes going on in the world, my mantra, my prayer for myself, and for the world is to protect my peace, to protect our peace.
Protecting your peace is essential and of the utmost importance for maintaining mental, emotional, and even physical well-being in a fast-paced, often stressful world. By focusing on...
UCFSD announces registration for full-day kindergarten opens today
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District (UCFSD) announced the opening of registration for its highly anticipated full-day kindergarten program for the 2025-26 school year. Registration begins Monday, Jan. 13 for instruction offered at Chadds Ford, Hillendale, Pocopson, and Unionville Elementary Schools.
This new offering represents an important milestone for UCFSD, providing an innovative and...
What To Do: Car Show rolls into Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The 2025 Philadelphia Auto Show
Imagine you’re interested in getting a new car and you’ve been provided with the opportunity to visit the showrooms of more than 25 auto manufacturers — all under one roof.
Or if you’re just a car enthusiast interested in seeing all the new models in person or someone who likes classic, luxury and exotic...
On Stage: Kaz and Grace share bill again, this time at Jamey’s
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Gina Kaz
Last summer, Gina Kaz opened for Ciara Grace at a show on August 8 at the Lounge at World Café Live in Philadelphia. It was a release party for Grace’s new album, “Write It Down” on RedEye Worldwide.
On January 10, Kaz and Grace will share a bill again with a show at Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne,...
Jurs announces run for Court of Common Pleas
Kelly A. Jurs, Senior Trial Attorney with the Chester County Public Defender’s Office, announced her candidacy for Judge of the Chester County Court of Common Pleas.
Kelly Jurs currently represents indigent clients from all over Chester County. She has nearly two decades of experience in public defense and private defense and family law.
Ms. Jurs tries cases ranging from Driving Under the Influence...
Phoenixville wins certification in sustainability
Phoenixville Borough announced today it is among a select group of high performing municipalities to become certified through the Sustainable Pennsylvania program. Phoenixville is recognized at the bronze level of certification for meeting the program’s rigorous performance criteria, which provides a foundational approach for building communities that thrive.
Sustainable Pennsylvania is managed...
