On Stage Extra: ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ at Kimmel
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Richard Thomas as Atticus Finch
“To Kill a Mockingbird” is an American classic – in many ways.
It is an American classic as a novel.
It is an American classic as a movie.
It is an American classic as a Broadway play.
“To Kill a Mockingbird” is a novel by the American author Harper Lee, which was published in 1960 and was instantly successful...
Lawrence, Hennessey choosing extreme politics over Chester County women’s lives
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
In the middle of the night, Pennsylvania’s legislators pushed through an amendment to the state Constitution removing any protection for abortion and women’s health services — along with a number of anti-democratic measures that could make it harder for minorities to vote.
There are massive issues with morality and democracy here, but the fact...
On Stage Extra: Big Sunday Philly shows change venues
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Vision Video
Sunday is the night for relocated rock concerts in Center City Philadelphia.
The Vision Video show on July 10 was originally scheduled to be held at MilkBoy Philadelphia and then switched to Kung Fu Necktie.
A similar scenario has played out for the concert by the Wrecks on July 10. It was originally scheduled to be held at the Foundry...
Officials: sale finalized for 300 E. Lincoln Hwy, new building planned
A rendering of the proposed new building for 300 East Lincoln Highway.
The latest deal in a string of development projects underway in the City of Coatesville was announced on April 29, 2022. Located on the corner of Third Avenue and Lincoln Highway in the historic downtown district, one of the City’s most prized locations was acquired by Proudfoot Capital from the Coatesville Redevelopment Authority...
What To Do: BlobFest takes over Phoenixville again
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
BlobFest
Two of the most over-used and often incorrectly used worlds in the English language right now are “literally” and “unique.” “Literally” means “in a literal or strict sense” while “unique” means “being the only one of its kind.”
The annual BlobFest in Phoenixville is unique — literally. In the entire world, there...
On Stage: Willie Nile still rockin’ after four decades
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Willie Nile
Just over a year ago, Willie Nile — much to his delight — started playing live shows for live audiences again after a year-and-a-half of pandemic restrictions.
In 2021, Nile came to the area for a concert in May at the Ardmore Music Hall and then returned in November for a show at 118 North (118 North Wayne Avenue, Wayne, www.118northwayne.com).
This...
Briggs to leave CEO Post with Alliance for Health Equity
The Alliance for Health Equity’s Board of Directors announced Wednesday that Vanessa B. Briggs has resigned as President and CEO, after five years in the role. Her last day with The Alliance will be August 19. Briggs is the new Vice President for Health Equity in Woods System of Care and Executive Director of Woods’ New Jersey healthcare ventures starting in September. Woods Services...
Chesco gets national acclaim for ‘Fresh Start’ juvenile diversion program
Chester County’s Fresh Start Juvenile Record Expungement program earns National Association of Counties Achievement Award. Pictured here, at the introduction of the program are, left to right: Yolanda Van de Krol, Chester County Clerk of Courts; Renee Merion, Deputy District Attorney in charge of the Juvenile Unit; and Don Corry, Chester County Chief Juvenile Probation Officer.
A Chester County...
nth Innovation Center opens in Coatesville
More than a hundred people gathered Tuesday for the official opening of nth Innovation Center at an early 20th century building that once embodied the heart of innovation in Coatesville. nth Innovation Center’s location at 190 West Lincoln Highway is the first Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) real estate project in Chester County.
Built in 1902, the original 9,000 square foot building previously...
What To Do: Philly fireworks, Downingtown Good Neighbors and so much more
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This is Fourth of July Weekend and that means it is time for parties, festivals, picnics and a lot of fireworks displays.
Wawa Welcome America Festival
The “Wawa Welcome America Festival” (www.welcomeamerica.com), which is running through July 4, is a festival of free events in Philadelphia in celebration of our nation’s birthday — a...
