Emergency Response Team honored by DA

The Chester County Regional Emergency Response Team (the “CCRERT”), one of Chester County’s SWAT teams, received a District Attorney’s Commendation for bravery and outstanding teamwork. Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan presented the award to the team on Tuesday, Nov. 13. Fittingly, the SWAT team was presented the award in the middle of a long training day, as they...
Giving thought to a few words of thanks

By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love it for its simplicity. Basically, it is a day dedicated to sharing a meal with people you love. That’s it. No pressure to give or receive gifts. The present is our presence. (Cheesy, I know. But, isn’t it the truth?) And, as the title suggests, it is a time to give thanks for the many wonderful things that...
On Stage: Experience shows for two acts playing locally

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Renaissance
If something lasts for 50 years, it must have something going for it.
If a music act lasts for 50 years, it definitely has something going for it – something that translates into guaranteed staying power.
Two acts that have lasted a half-century are the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, which was formed in 1966, and Renaissance, which will celebrate...
What To Do: Unionville Art Gala starts busy pre-holiday weekend

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
A work by Frank DePietro, the featured artist at the Unionville Art Gala.
Thanksgiving is on the horizon, so you know that Christmas-related events will be filling the event calendar over the next few weeks. Fortunately, there are several special events around the area this weekend that are not holiday-related events.
The 43rd Annual Unionville...
Mixed Media: Unionville Art Gala, more coming this weekend

By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
Happy unofficial snow day, Chester County! Snuggle down and read on, we’ve got some events in the coming week. First off, a reminder, this weekend is the Unionville Art Gala at the Unionville High School. Event kicks off tomorrow night from 6 – 9pm with live music and hors d’oeuvres. The gala continues on Saturday November 17th from 11am –...
On Stage: The Ultra comes to Philly

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Ultra
Anyone who heads to the show on November 16 at the Fire (412 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, 267-671-9298, firephilly.com) expecting to hear a concert by the British hitmakers Ultra might be disappointed.
That band — a British boy band from the 90s that had a major hit with “Rescue Me” – is simply “Ultra.”
Just scraping by — the tongue — for better oral health

By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
If you never heard of tongue scraping – you are not alone. While it’s been a standard go-to therapy in bad-breath treatment for years, most of us never really paid a lot of attention to our tongues. So let me explain what it’s all about.
Just imagine that cold winter day (the one we are all dreading) … as you stand at the door,...
Rahn named Deputy County Administrator

Kara Rahn
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline, Kathi Cozzone and Terence Farrell announce the appointment of Kara Rahn as Deputy County Administrator effective November 26th. Rahn, 41, moves to this new role from the Department of Voter Services, where she has served as Director for nearly three years.
As Deputy County Administrator, Rahn will support County Administrator...
On Stage: Dominque brings free concert to WCU

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
David Dominique
West Chester University’s Wells School of Music will present a special show on November 13 as part of its “New Music Series.”
The show Tuesday night at WCU’s Ware Family Recital Hall (Swope Music Building, 817 South High Street, West Chester, https://25livepub.collegenet.com) is highly attractive for two reasons – primarily...
Pulse Point saves a life in Kennett Square

Longwood Fire Company Lieutenant Bas de Vries
KENNETT SQUARE — During the evening of November 7 in the heart of downtown Kennett Square a man endured a frightening experience. He found a friend in her car; she looked like she was dead.
The man immediately called 911, the first step in the “Chain of Survival” that triggered a complex series of notifications. According to the American Heart...