On Stage: Sarah Borges makes return to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Sarah Borges
Last year, Point Entertainment brought Sarah Borges to Philadelphia for a show at MilkBoy Philadelphia as the opening act for the Bottle Rockets.
The show by the Boston-based rocker was hit. She went over big-time with Bottle Rockets’ fans and made a strong impression on the show’s presenters.
“The show by Sarah Borges at...
Chester County continues focus on suicide prevention
For more than a decade, suicide rates have been on the rise across the United States, with thousands of lives lost each year. Sadly, Chester County, despite being rated one of the healthiest counties in the Commonwealth, is not immune.
The tragedy of suicide was spotlighted in Chester County this month with the death of a local student, one of several persons under age 21 years to die by suicide...
OIC to help establish employee pipeline to area businesses
Pictured from left: Chester County Commissioner, Michelle H. Kichline, Joyce Chester – CCOIC President and CEO, Linda Lavender Norris – Coatesville City Council, Dan Williams – State Representative, CC Commissioner Terrance Farrell center, Gary Hess – CCOIC Board Chair, James Haynes – President, OIC America, CC Commissioner Kathi Cozzone.
COATESVILLE — Chester County Opportunities...
On Stage: Percy Jackson comes to Philly stage
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
Fans of Percy Jackson are elated with the new show that is coming to Philadelphia this week.
“Percy Jackson & the Olympians,” often shortened to “Percy Jackson,” is a pentalogy of fantasy adventure novels written by American author Rick Riordan, and the first book series in the Camp Half-Blood...
What To Do: January means Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Orchids at Longwood Gardens
If you ask Siri to name the largest family of flowering plants in the world, she/he/it would quickly come up with the answer.
The largest family of flowering plants in the world is the orchid — a flower that is acclaimed as one of the most beautiful, delicate and graceful flowers in the world. The Royal Botanical...
Mixed Media: Beat the Winter blues with colorful florals
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
Flowers With Jewel and Butterfly, by Charles Jay
The winter doldrums are upon us. Holidays are over, and now we hang out in limbo, preparing for snowstorm after snowstorm until Spring arrives. Or… you can head to Church Street Gallery for a solo exhibition of Charles Jay’s work in West Chester and get your fix of colorful florals and a flavor of warmth...
WMCA offers support to government workers impacted by shutdown
WEST CHESTER — As the federal government shutdown continues, the seven branches of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine are extending support to those impacted.
Any federal government employee who is not being paid due to the government shutdown is welcome to use the YMCA’s facilities free of charge during this time. If the individual is already a member of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, their next...
Murphy named new director for Chesco Emergency Services
Michael Murphy, Jr.
The Chester County Commissioners today announce the appointment of Michael Murphy, Jr. as Director of the Department of Emergency Services. Murphy was formerly Platoon Leader for the County’s 9-1-1 operations.
“The safety of Chester County residents is one of our top priorities and our Director of Emergency Services plays a pivotal role in ensuring that safety,” said Chester...
On Stage: ASH comes home to Delaware Valley
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
In world of mythology, a phoenix rises from the ashes. In the world of modern dance, it’s ash that has arisen – actually ASH.
West Chester’s Braham Crane put together his highly-acclaimed dance company in Chester County more than 10 years ago and called it A.S.H. (which stands for “Artists.Simply.Human”).
LCH moves to Team-Based to better serve community
Members of the LCH Blue Team left to right: Monserrat Balbuena, Medical Assistant, Dr. Federico Ceppa, M.D., Director of Primary Care, Clark Davis, Caseworker and Workforce Development Program Coordinator, Johana Guzman, Registered Nurse.
KENNETT — La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) has a rich history of serving the southern Chester County community. Now, it has more resources than ever to be able...
