OJRSD hires two new elementary prinicipals
Heather Gillan-Esposito
Owen J. Roberts School District (OJRSD) announced the hiring of two new elementary principals for the district. At its Board of Directors meeting Monday night, the OJRSD Board of Directors appointed Ms. Heather Gillan-Esposito as the principal of North Coventry Elementary and Dr. Jeffrey Detweiler as the principal of West Vincent Elementary. Both new assignments will be...
What To Do: Busy weekend of events to celebrate with your favorite Dad
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The West Chester Railroad
Father’s Day is a holiday of honoring fatherhood and paternal bonds, as well as the influence of fathers in society. In Catholic countries of Europe, it has been celebrated on March 19 as Saint Joseph’s Day since the Middle Ages.
In the United States, Father’s Day was founded by Sonora Smart Dodd and...
On Stage: Country stars get together as The Frontmen
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Frontmen
When The Frontmen take the stage at the American Music Theatre (2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, www.AMTshows.com) on June 17, the three singers will be bringing a lot of baggage with them – baggage in the combined total of more than 30 Number One hits, more than 30 million records sold and more than 50 Top 40 hits.
The Frontmen...
Christiana Care announces deal to buy Jennersville Hospital campus
ChristianaCare and Tower Health announced Wednesday that ChristianaCare will purchase the former Jennersville Hospital location in West Grove from Tower Health, with the closing expected in approximately 30 to 60 days. The purchase will include the hospital and Tower Health’s interest in two office buildings, and an additional 24-acre parcel of land.
The new name for the campus will be ChristianaCare...
Unionville HS gets familiar face as new principal
Dr. Amy Jenkins
EAST MARLBOROUGH – A familiar face is returning to Unionville High School this fall, as the school’s new principal: Dr. Amy Jenkins.
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District announced Monday the appointment of Jenkins as the school’s new principal, replacing James Conley, who was hired earlier this year as Assistant Superintendent in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School...
On Stage Extra: John Doe embracing folk at City Winery show
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The John Doe Trio
John Doe, who is headlining a show at City Winery (990 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, citywinery.com) on June 15, is a modern day American Renaissance man. He is a singer, songwriter, actor, poet, guitarist, bass player and author.
Born John Nommensen Duchac in Decatur, Illinois, he grew in in Baltimore, Maryland – in the Lochearn...
It’s hard to feel like much will get done on gun safety
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
The mass shootings continue — so many it is hard to keep track.
And we do nothing.
That’s because the gun lobby has mobilized a fanatic minority of the population to think they have some holy right to own, carry and use guns with no restrictions. “Shall not be infringed” they scream at the slightest suggestion of any common sense gun safety...
DA, police seek suspects after man shot and killed in Coatesville
Local authorities are looking for two men related to a fatal shooting Friday night in Coatesville.
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office and City of Coatesville Police Department announced on Saturday morning a joint investigation into the fatal shooting Friday night in Coatesville.
According to authorities, at approximately 9:07 pm, June 10, Coatesville Police responded to a report of...
On Stage Extra: Sarah Borges rocks, but is hard to define
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Sarah Borges
When Sarah Borges performs live, she rocks the house.
Borges, is a Boston guitarist/vocalist whose music has been described as “walking that fine line between punk and country.”
When Borges straps on her guitar and starts to sing, she rocks out. There is country, blues, punk, and rock in her musical DNA, but it is the rock element...
What To Do: Kennett Summerfest debuts Sunday
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Another area tradition is ready to begin.
This weekend, a new special event arrives in Kennett Square this weekend with intentions of becoming a popular annual summer event.
The 2022 Kennett Summerfest (100 South Broad Street, Kennett Square, kennettcollaborative.org) will be held on June 12 from 3-7 p.m.
Kennett Summerfest, a brand-new wine and...
