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...
On Stage: Ben Brandt was born to play guitar
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ben Brandt and the Soul Miners Union
Independence Day Weekend has arrived — and so has an endless array of holiday celebrations.
There are also many concerts on this weekend’s schedule – a wide variety of shows with something to please almost everyone.
Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, 215-477-9985,www.jameyshouseofmusic.com)...
Inner Nature: The Otherworldly Octopus
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
I was watching a male ruby-throated hummingbird at my feeder the other day. Hummingbirds fascinate me. Besides being charismatic and heart-stoppingly beautiful, they are feisty. I watched him drink his fill and then sit on a nearby branch to play dog-in-the-manger, chasing away other hummingbirds who dared to try to take what he didn’t want. Their speed, their...
Chesco efforts to cut homelessness succeeding, with rate dropping by 23% since 2020
Members of the team conducting Chester County’s Point in Time count, the annual count mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which took place in January. Results of the County’s Point in Time count showed a 23% reduction in people experiencing homelessness over a two-year period.
Chester County’s concerted effort to place more homeless individuals and families into...
Column: A father’s letter to his daughter after Roe falls
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Dear Janet,
I’m sorry. We have failed you.
By “we” I mean American society. Your mom and I foolishly hoped that you would eventually see the same rights and standing as your twin brother. But it is clear now that will not happen any time soon.
Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and what had been your right to privacy...
What To Do: Kennett Brewing Co celebrates 7 years
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Enjoying a drink in an outdoor setting is always a well-liked activity. This weekend, there are several events around the area that feature that kind of scenario.
From June 24-26, the Kennett Brewing Company (http://kennettbrewingcompany.com) will present its Seventh Annual Anniversary Party.
While in previous years, the event was a one-day affair,...
On Stage: Everclear celebrating 30 years with show at the Keswick
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Everclear
If music fans looked at the Marquee of the Keswick Theater (291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, 215-572-7650, www.keswicktheatre.com) for a show on June 23, they might think they had stepped into a time machine and been transported back to the mid-1990s.
The show’s headliner is Everclear – a band that released its first album, “World...
Study: Chester Co. rated as one of healthiest counties in U.S.
Chester County has been recognized as one of the 500 healthiest counties in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in collaboration with CVS Health. Chester County ranks number 92 overall, based on 10 categories that drive community health, and is a top county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. There are more than 3,000 counties and county equivalents across America.
This accolade follows...
ReFirement at any age: Vital core values to know, practice and stay true to
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
In a world of chaos, where one’s core values are tested every day by the influences of our society, stay true to yourself and your values, at all times, even when no one is looking.
It is important to stay grounded in the values and beliefs you have come to know.
The battles we wage on ourselves and the world can be a never ending-struggle if we don’t...
OJRSD board OKs new 5-year teachers’ contract
The Owen J. Roberts Board of School Directors, during its regular school board meeting held on June 20, 2022, approved a new contract with the Roberts Education Association. The current contract is due to expire on June 30, 2022; therefore, the new five-year contract will be effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2027.
With consideration for student success at the forefront of all efforts, both...
