What To Do: Annual Kimberton Community Fair returns July 25
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kimberton Fair
Two things arrive in this area every July without fail — heat waves and an assortment of festivals, outside music events, carnivals, family-oriented celebrations and summertime fairs.
If you enjoy country fairs, you should check out the Annual Kimberton Community Fair (Kimberton Fairgrounds, Route 113, Kimberton, 610-933-4566,...
On Stage: The Claudettes excited to be back playing live
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Claudettes
The Claudettes do wonderful work in the recording studio. But, more than anything, the Claudettes are a great live band.
Unfortunately, COVID-19 robbed the Chicago-based band of that aspect for more than two years.
Late last year, the Claudettes returned to playing live concerts – including a powerful show at the Arden Gild Hall...
Commissioners seek to increase historic tourism in the county
The Chester County Commissioners recently approved a $156,000 contract with Luzerne County-based Heritage Strategies LLC to bolster historic tourism in the county.
“Our historic tourism sector of the economy was damaged by the pandemic,” said County Commissioners’ Chair Marian Moskowitz. “The plan here calls for our consultant to help us rebuild the lost tourism, especially as we lead...
New leadership for Chester County Economic Development Council’s Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n)
Patrick Hayakawa, director of the Chester County Economic Development Council’s Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n), presents Michael S. Harrington with the Golden Hammer Award. Since 2013, Harrington has served as board chair of i2n, a public-private partnership that serves life sciences and advanced technology companies.
Just in time for its 10th anniversary, the leading support network for early-stage,...
Commissioners OK $3.4M for affordable housing
The Chester County Commissioners Thursday approved $3.4 million in support of two housing developments that are affordable to households with low-to-moderate incomes. One of the developments is in Caln Township, the other in Phoenixville.
“We are proud to announce $1.9 million toward construction of Willows at Valley Run, the first of two phases with 60 apartments, and $1.5 million for Phoenixville...
What To Do: New ‘Light” installation art at Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, www.longwoodgardens.org) is always a special place to visit – especially during the run of its annual “Festival of Fountains.” The 2022 “Festival of Fountains” opened in May and is running through September 26.
This summer is even more special because of light. More specifically...
On Stage: Squirrel Nut Zippers are back and playing Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Squirrel Nut Zippers
There are three meanings for “Squirrel Nut Zippers.”
“Nut Zippers” is a southern term for a variety of old bootleg moonshine. There was a newspaper story about an intoxicated man who climbed a tree and refused to come down even after police arrived. The headline was “Squirrel Nut Zipper.”
Squirrel Nut Zipper is...
Chesco set to activate 988 mental health crisis line
Beginning Saturday, July 16, Chester County is joining with communities across the nation, introducing “988” as the direct phone connection support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress.
Chester County sees the implementation of the new 988 call option as a first step towards a transformed crisis care system and is seeking feedback through two online surveys to better inform...
ChristianaCare completes purchase of Jennersville Hosp.; looks to restore emergency services
ChristianaCare has completed its purchase of the former Jennersville Hospital location in West Grove, Pennsylvania from Tower Health. Under its new name, ChristianaCare West Grove Campus, the site will once again serve the health needs of the southern Chester County community—but the opening of services at the campus will take some time.
“It is our privilege to serve our neighbors in southern...
ReFire at any age: Independence Day. What does it mean to you?
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
Have you ever really thought about the significance of what this day means?
We so often look at holidays like Memorial Day and Independence Day as days off from work, to play and have fun, which is okay but we all need to take a moment to celebrate in a deeper way.
The word independence, by definition, means freedom from the control or influence of others....
