Hogan withdraws from County DA race

Tom Hogan
Tom Hogan withdrew from the race for Chester County District Attorney, Wednesday.
Hogan, once seen as a potential gubernatorial or U.S. Attorney candidate in some political circles, cited family needs as the key factor behind his decision, after serving two terms in office after winning election in 2011.
Hogan moved to endorse First Assistant District Attorney Michael Noone as his replacement...
Chesco residents demand action on Trump’s detention camps

Protestors gather outside of U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan’s office, Tuesday.
By Lisa Longo, Special to The Times
Approximately 150 rallied Tuesday at the office of Representative Chrissy Houlahan stating a need for urgent and immediate action and to ask for the support of the Congresswoman to close the Trump detention camps amid reports of deplorable conditions for children and adults. Lack...
Sunday Quiz: Are you a damn, dirty Socialist?

Created by the Crack Quiz Team at The Times of Chester County (Pa.), Copyright 2019. All Rights Reserved. No reproduction without express, written permission.
In order to help the right thinking citizens of Chester County, we wanted to offer this helpful quiz to find out if you are a victim of creeping socialism or a good upstanding American Capitalist.
For each “Yes,” give yourself one point....
What To Do: Kutztown Folk Festival highlights busy week

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This is the weekend that one of the summer’s most popular annual Pennsylvania events gets underway.
The 70th Annual Kutztown Folk Festival (Kutztown Fairgrounds, off Route 222, Kutztown, 888-674-6136,www.kutztownfestival.com) opens on June 29 and runs through July 7.
On Stage: Another Wainwright makes her mark

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Sloan Wainwright
In the world of American singer/songwriters, there are a few families that stand out – especially the Taylors and the Wainwrights.
The Taylor clan features a number of top-selling international artists with James Taylor, Carly Simon, Sally Taylor, Livingston Taylor, Kate Taylor and Ben Taylor filling a two-generation roster.
On Stage: Eleni Mandell learns from work behind bars

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Eleni Mandell
Singer/songwriters have a wide, wide array of topics and experiences they use as inspiration for their songs. It’s safe to say that Eleni Mandell has tapped into a source probably never used before – teaching songwriting at a women’s prison.
Mandell, who will headline a show on June 26 at the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street,...
DiGiorgio out as state GOP chair after texting scandal

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Val DiGiorgio
HARRISBURG — Former Chester County GOP Chair and row office holder Val DiGiorgio abruptly resigned Tuesday as Chairman of the state Republican Party, just hours after a series of stories in The Philadelphia Inquirer detailed a series of sexually-charged and graphic texts he reportedly shared with a female candidate for Philadelphia City Council.
DiGiorgio,...
Not to die for: Chesco Coroner’s Office fails accreditation due to facility shortcomings

Stretchers at the Chester County morgue facility
The Chester County Coroner’s Office has failed to achieve accreditation by the International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners (IACME) because of the deficiencies of its morgue and autopsy facilities. The Office’s Medicolegal Office Practices, Investigative Practices, and Laboratory Services all met or exceeded required standards....
Chesco Health: Don’t wait, vaccinate

WEST CHESTER — From newborns to college, parents can help protect their children from 16 serious diseases by getting them vaccinated. The Chester County Health Department encourages all parents and health care providers to use summer as a time to make sure children’s vaccines are up-to-date and avoid the back-to-school rush. Pennsylvania requires children to have certain vaccines before...
On Stage: Two acts with local roots come home

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Allen Tate
Two acts that are performing in the area on June 22 have Pennsylvania roots and are playing venues very close to where their careers started – Allen Tate and The Ocean Blue.
Tate, who went to high school in Fort Washington and now lives in Brooklyn, will come back to the area for a show Saturday night at Boot and Saddle (1131 South Broad...