A few thoughts for a holiday weekend
By Rich Heiland, Columnist, The Times
While a majority of African Americans feel things are somewhat better for black folks today than in year’s past a majority also feels that could change. According to A Washington Post-Ipsos poll released this past week feel racism is having a rebirth and things could get worse. This comes as a majority feel things are better than when what’s his name was...
What To Do: Juneteenth, festivals as Summer kicks in
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
St. Joseph’s Community Festival
Summer officially arrives this week and that means the activities calendar is filled with annual festivals and other traditional events.
From June 20-24, the sights, sounds and smells of a summertime fair will be filling the air in Downingtown when Saint Joseph Church (338 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, 610-269-8294,...
On Stage: Falsa highlights Sufi music in new forms
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Falsa
Falsa, which will be performing at The Rotunda (4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, http://firemuseumpresents.com) on June 17, is a New York based band that was formed in Philadelphia and has its roots in Pakistan. The show is part of the Fire Museum’s “Dialogues Series.”
Falsa is rooted in 14th century Sufi music (Indian classical mysticism...
Lawson named new President of Brandywine YMCA
Bertram L. Lawson II
The board of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine announced Monday the appointment of Bertram L. Lawson II as President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine. Lawson will take office on Monday, July 10.
Lawson is a seasoned 24-year YMCA professional who most recently served as the President and CEO of the YMCA of Central New York, which boasts nine branches and more than thirty...
Moms for Liberty reveal who they really are
By Rich Heiland, Columnist, The TimesMoms for Liberty drops the veil on “non-political” it once wore – it’s bringing Trump and others to Philly this month to headline its national meeting
This is not just a national story – Pennsylvania is near the top of Mom’s national membership list and it’s spawned numerous subgroups around the greater Philly area that have as their goal the...
W. Chester Christmas Parade to return Dec. 1
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce announces the West Chester Christmas Parade will be held Friday December 1, 2023, and thousands of holiday lights will decorate the streets of the borough from Thanksgiving through New Year’s during Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester.
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce is opening applications for participants...
What To Do: Kennett Summerfest is back
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Another traditional Chester County event has begun.
This weekend, the sophomore staging of a new special event will be held in Kennett Square.
The 2023 Kennett Summerfest (100 South Broad Street, Kennett Square, kennettcollaborative.org) will be held on June 11 from 3-7 p.m.
Kennett Summerfest, a wine and spirits festival that made its debut in...
Commissioners recognize Pride Month with proclamation and flags flying at county buildings
Pictured here raising the Pride Flag is (left to right): Commissioner Marian Moskowitz; Carrie Stare, President of LGBT Equality Alliance of Chester County; Commissioner Josh Maxwell; and Kim Bydlon and Ghana Rowell, members of the Chester County employees’ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.
The Chester County Commissioners officially proclaimed the County’s support for Pride Month...
On Stage: Mary Fahl records, plays the songs she cherishes
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Mary Fahl
We all have songs that we fell in love with a long time ago and still cherish – songs that played a big part in forming music tastes that last a lifetime.
Some of us have downloaded them to a current file on our computers. Some of us have created specialized playlists on streaming services. Some, I’m sure, still have the original albums...
Anti gun violence advocates held rally in W. Chester
Anti-gun violence protestors in West Chester last Friday.
By Tom Buglio, Special to The Times
On Friday, June 2, an assembly of around 50 energetic gun violence prevention advocates rallied at noon during a warm late spring day at the steps of the Old Courthouse in West Chester. Organized by CeaseFirePA, ‘Wear Orange’ Day commemorates all of the victims amid the ongoing epidemic of gun...
