Op/Ed: Rapid industrialization is ruining the Chester County rural character
By Kaitlyn Toth, Special to The Times
Kaitlyn Toth
Growing up, a core memory of mine was walking to elementary school with my siblings and my mom by my side. The luscious green grass, tall corn stalks, and smell of the fresh morning air, it was the highlight of my day. My childhood is flooded with memories of running through open fields, exploring forests, and riding my bike down trail paths. However,...
What To Do (Local edition): Lights and Santa in W. Chester
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Editor’s Note: Due to the larger number of holiday events, we’ve broken our listings into two entries: this one for the local Chester County, Delaware County and Delaware and a second for events around the greater Philadelphia region.
Christmas Day is a little more than one week away – and you know what that means.
It means that there is...
What To Do (Regional): Lights, some chills and more in the Delaware Valley
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
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Editor’s Note: Due to the larger number of holiday events, we’ve broken our listings into two entries: one for the local Chester and Delaware County and a second, this one, for events around the greater Philadelphia region.
The Delaware Valley’s list of holiday events is overflowing with attractive events and activities in the City...
On Stage (Holidays edition): The Nutcracker, Scrooge and so much more
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Brandywine Ballet Company
With all the holiday craziness going on all around you – crowded stores, long waits at restaurants, heavy vehicular traffic, ridiculous lines at checkouts, Santa showing up everywhere and, of course, guys with cauldrons ringing bells to solicit donation everywhere you turn – it’s a normal reaction to seek respite.
One...
On Stage: Laura Cheadle rocks holiday tunes at Jamey’s
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Laura Cheadle
If you like Christmas music but would like to hear something other than the same old traditional songs done the same old traditional way, there is a show for you this weekend. If you want to enjoy the traditional songs and rock out at the same time, plan a trip to Lansdowne.
On December 16, Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne...
Commissioners OK funds to renovate Liberty House
The Chester County Commissioners have approved $2.8 million in renovation funding for Phoenixville-based Liberty House, for structural improvements and upgrades to the 48 affordable housing units located there.
At last week’s public meeting, Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline approved more than $2.8 million in contract funding to Pennrose Properties...
Op/Ed: Legislators must end funding delay for community colleges
By Marta Yera Cronin, Ed.D., President, Delaware County Community College
Marta Yera Cronin
Nearly six months into the fiscal year, Delaware County Community College and Pennsylvania’s 14 other community colleges have yet to receive operating funds authorized in July as part of the state’s FY 2023-24 budget. Community colleges are the only public higher education institutions in Pennsylvania...
Record 1,141 pets found homes for the Holidays at Brandywine Valley SPCA’s Mega Adoption Event
This kitten was among the many pets who found their forever homes at Brandywine Valley SPCA’s Mega Adoption Event.
The Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA) announced today that the weekend’s Mega Adoption Event resulted in 1,141 adoptions, breaking the record for their in-shelter Mega Adoption Events. The event, held at all Brandywine Valley SPCA locations and 9 other area shelter partners across...
What To Do (Local): Dozens of local holiday events in Chesco/Delco this weekend
Editor’s Note: Due to the larger number of holiday events, we’ve broken our listings into two entries: this one for the local Chester and Delaware County and a second for events around the greater Philadelphia region.
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Downingtown Good Neighbor Christmas
You could attend two different holiday events in Chester County every day from now...
What To Do (Regional edition): Holiday lights, events and more in the Delaware Valley
Editor’s Note: Due to the larger number of holiday events, we’ve broken our listings into two entries: one for the local Chester and Delaware County and a second, this one, for events around the greater Philadelphia region.
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The list of holiday activities in eastern Pennsylvania this year is long and loaded with variety.
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