On Stage Extra: A rockin’ voice from Ukraine headlines at Brooklyn Bowl
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Gogol Bordello plays international punk music that is wild, aggressive and filled with Eastern European influences. That’s because frontman/founder Eugene Hütz is wild, aggressive and a native of Eastern Europe.
This week, the band is celebrating 15 years of New Year’s Eve shows in New York and Philadelphia with shows at the two cities’...
Op/Ed: Resolve to keep your personal data safe in 2023
By Liz Terwilliger, Special to The Times
Liz Terwilliger
I considered repeating the usual New Year’s resolutions this year – eating better, exercising, listen more than talking, reading that stack of unopened books…all worthy goals. But this year I am prioritizing personal data safety by reducing my exposure to electronic surveillance.
Most of us are concerned with how much electronic...
What To Do: Christmas day events for non-Christians
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
It’s Christmas week, which means that it is the penultimate weekend for holiday attractions.
There are also several other non-holiday attractions on tap for the next 10 days.
Christmas-influenced music, advertising, TV shows and events are everywhere. It is virtually impossible not to be affected by the Christmas holiday season — but not...
On Stage: Blue Man Group comes to Kimmel
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Blue Man Group
Back in the late 1960s when a lot of British bands were playing songs by blues masters such as Muddy Waters and Robert Johnson, a question frequently asked was “Can white men sing the blues?”
In 1968, a British music group called the Bonzo Dog Band countered with a song called “Can blue men sing the whites?”
Years later, there...
County leaders discuss direction of Chester County Climate Action Plan in 2023
County leaders review and sort actions that support the Chester County Climate Action Plan.
Chester County department leaders and partners met recently to review and prioritize long-term and short-term steps that must be taken to achieve the County’s Climate Action Plan goal of reducing greenhouse gases. The Climate Action Plan, adopted in October 2021 by the Commissioners, calls for the County...
Becoming the Best U: Christmas stress and finding a new normal
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
Question: Christmas is my least favorite holiday. My parents are divorced and both got remarried. My sister spends Christmas with her husband’s family. Me, I just want to get through the day. I hate the drama the comes with it all. Is it terrible if I just stay home and ignore the day?
Jane – Berwyn
Answer: You’re not alone. Although many people...
Commissioners OK 2nd round of American Rescue Plan Act grants
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline approved the second round of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant recipients last week, at the final Commissioners’ public meeting of the year.
More than $6 million in grants were awarded for 22 projects. This adds to the $40 million in funds that were awarded to 73 applicants during the first round of grants,...
Heffern announces run for Court of Common Pleas
Joe Heffern
Joe Heffern, award-winning local attorney and East Fallowfield Township Supervisor, is running in Chester County’s May 2023 Primary for Court of Common Pleas Judge.
Joe has over 20 years of experience representing clients, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to homeless individuals. Heffern received The Legal Intelligencer’s “Unsung Hero” award for his pro bono service as a volunteer...
Barrena-Sarobe announces run for DA
Chris de Barrena-Sarobe
Chris de Barrena-Sarobe, a career prosecutor and Democrat, has launched his campaign to be Chester County’s next District Attorney.
“Chester County is a special place with a deep history and a brighter future. I want to be our next District Attorney to keep Chester County a safe and just place where families and businesses can thrive.”
Chris is a graduate of UC Berkeley...
What To Do: Santa’d-out? Non-holidays events available this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The calendar is filled to the brim with holiday events.
There are tree lightings and parades all over. Santa Claus is everywhere – having breakfast, having brunch, riding trains, listening to gift requests and posing for pictures. Many of these activities are running daily now through the end of the year.
There is a much smaller list of non-holiday...
