PA is a third-world state because of funding issues
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Pennsylvania has a funding problem. Yes, right now, there is a budget surplus, but for decades state government has slowly been starving essential services such as police, education and roads/infrastructure.
There are a lot of issues — too many loopholes and tax exemptions for corporations (a shocking number of profitable companies pay nothing in...
Democrats, Republicans announce party endorsements
The Democratic Committee and Chester County as well as the Republican Committee of Chester County held their annual nominating conventions this past week, endorsing a number of candidates for the May primary.
Democrats announced a number of endorsements.
Chairwoman Charlotte Valyo stressed the importance of the endorsement process, especially given cross-filing Republicans expected on the...
What To Do: ‘Conversations with birds’
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Birds are all around us. Need proof — look at your car’s windshield after you park in an outdoor location.
But, for the most part, birds are pretty cool.
As they move through the sky and land on tree branches, telephone wires and roof eaves, they provide a momentary sense of delight — an accessible way for everyone to connect with the natural...
On Stage: Wolf makes Philly debut at The Foundry
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Julia Wolf
In this era of cookie-cutter copy-cat modern pop, finding an original artist is a rarity. Finding something that makes the ears perk up and the brain smile is like buying a lottery scratch-off with a six-figure payoff.
Thankfully, every once in a while, a singer comes along who doesn’t follow the pack.
Fortunately, 2023 is a year when...
CCIU, school districts team up to fight staff shortages
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) and its 12 partner school districts have teamed up for a countywide recruitment campaign to fill a variety of positions within their schools. As Pennsylvania faces a severe educational staffing shortage, the campaign aims to educate job seekers on the many roles available to them in education. In Chester County alone, over 600 open positions are waiting...
What To Do: A holiday weekend for love
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Hagley Museum
Valentine’s Day 2023 is just a few days away — February 14.
That means that married couples, lovers, boyfriends and girlfriends, boyfriends and boyfriends, engaged couples, girlfriends and girlfriends, sweethearts and event pet owners and their pets will be celebrating the annual romantic holiday this weekend – and celebrating...
ReFirement at Any Age: Love, a big little word
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
No matter what your age or situation is in life, I think we can all agree that love is, indeed, an undeniably big little word.
The fourteenth of February has been designated as the day we set aside specifically to celebrate love.
We acknowledge love in many traditional ways. We send cards, give candy and go out to dinner, just to name a few.
All of those...
On Stage: Chesco native has key role in ‘Anastasia’
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Madeline Raube
When the national tour of the hit musical “Anastasia” visits Wilmington this week for a four-day run at The Playhouse on Rodney Square (1007 North Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware, www.thegrandwilmington.org/venues/the-playhouse/), an actress from Chester County will be playing one of the lead roles.
The show, which is running...
District Attorney honors law enforcement heroes
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office held its annual awards ceremony to recognize and honor law enforcement, first responders, Good Samaritans, and others for their extraordinary contributions in keeping Chester County a better and safer place.
District Attorney Deb Ryan spoke about the many accomplishments and successes over the past year. Ryan stated, “Today, we focus on our heroes....
What To Do: Winter blues? Wine and chocolate might help
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Chaddsford Winery
February can be a cruel month. It’s the dead of winter with bare trees, grey weather and cold winds.
But there are ways to fight off the depression that mid-winter can cause – especially chocolate and wine.
A recent review by Belgium researchers assessed the current research on the complex relationship between chocolate and...
