What To Do: Fun in the sun at local festivals
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Goshen Country Fair
August has arrived and that means it’s time for country fairs, festivals, outdoor concerts, big top circus shows and nature-related events.
Some of the events – such as the Goshen Fair and Das Awkscht Fescht – have been around for a long time.
One of the best — and longest-running — is the annual Goshen Country...
On Stage: The Sound of Music at Candlelight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Sound of Music
If you’re one of those music fans who never get tired hearing the songs from “The Sound of Music” and would love to hear them performed in a live setting, you’re in luck this month.
On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays now through August 27, the Candlelight Dinner Theater (2208 Millers Road, Arden, Delaware, 302- 475-2313, www.candlelighttheatredelaware.org)...
ReFirement at Any Age: Ubuntu
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
Ubuntu is translated as, “I Am Because You Are, You Are Because I Am”
Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking and reading about how we humans are all connected. We are different, but by the same token, we are the same. It seemed only natural that I share this concept of Ubuntu with you so that you may experience what this could mean in your...
DA’s Office announces ‘game changing’ new tech for police investigations
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office (DAO) recently acquired new technology that will be used by law enforcement to assist with their investigations. Through a grant approved by the Chester County commissioners, the DAO purchased a Rapid DNA instrument that will expedite DNA testing to help solve crimes faster. In addition, Chester County law enforcement will partner with neighboring...
Chesco dentist honored with Mastership by the Academy of General Dentistry
Dr. Stephanie McGann (right) accepts congratulations from Academy of General Dentistry President Hans P. Guter, DDS, FAGD after being awarded her Mastership in July in Las Vegas.
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) announced that Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD of Pocopson received the prestigious Mastership Award during the AGD’s convocation ceremony, a commencement celebration that recognizes...
What To Do: Goshen Fair, Lafayette Day and more
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Goshen Fair
This is the time of the year for outdoors festivals such as country fairs, festivals honoring a particular fruit or vegetable and outdoor concerts.
One of the best — and longest-running — is the annual Goshen Country Fair (Goshen Fairgrounds, Park Avenue, East Goshen, 610- 430-1554, www.goshencountryfair.org). The fair, which...
County Survey: Homelessness rose 8% in 2023
The Chester County Department of Community Development (DCD) released its 2023 Point-In-Time (PIT) count this week, which shows that 436 people were experiencing homelessness in Chester County on January 25, 2023. This number represents an eight percent increase in homelessness from 2022 when the PIT count was 402.
The PIT count is a manual census of people experiencing sheltered and unsheltered...
On Stage Extra: The 80’s come roaring back in show at The Mann
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Howard Jones
Music fans heading into the TD Pavilion at the Mann (5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, TD Pavilion at the Mann Philadelphia, Tickets for Concerts & Music Events 2023 – Songkick) on July 30 will be going through a time warp – from 2023 back to the 1980s.
The show will feature Boy George and Culture Club, Howard Jones and Berlin.
For...
On Stage: The Rumble represents one of New Orleans’ lesser-known traditions
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Rumble
New Orleans is a great cultural city – especially for food and music.
Many of America’s legendary musicians are from New Orleans – Professor Longhair, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Louis Prima, The Meters, Fats Domino, the Wild Magnolias.
Music is everywhere in Crescent City – from small clubs to huge festivals like the New Orleans...
Two local taekwondo athletes win World Championships in Phoenix
Two champions celebrate: Master Kammas Kersch (left) and Dr. Stephanie McGann celebrate their respective World Championships together earlier this month. The two titles represent the first ever individual titles for the ATA West Chester school.
Two athletes with strong ties to Chester County both won World Championships at the American Taekwondo Association championships in Phoenix earlier this...
