West Chester Christmas Parade to return in 2022
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce says the West Chester Christmas Parade will once again be held in early December, and thousands of holiday lights will decorate the streets of the borough from Thanksgiving to Christmas during Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester.
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce is...
Inner Nature: Fibers for Fabric
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
In my Inner Nature article on the dye called Tyrian purple, I alluded to its stratospheric value in ancient times because it adhered to fabric and also darkened over time. Consequently, I thought to look at the origins of the fabrics that we wear and use, focusing on fabrics of natural origin. But before discussing specific fabrics, I need to touch on some other...
Democrats throwing mud in primary may hurt efforts in the fall
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
For a number of weeks, I’ve been wanting to write a column about the dysfunction in the Democratic race for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania — but every time I’d be poised to do so, the Republicans in either or both the gubernatorial or U.S. Senate race would do something so out there it could not be ignored.
But the fact of the matter is while the...
Commissioners celebrate Earth Day with opening of final phase of Schuylkill River Trail
Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline (l) and Josh Maxwell (right) lead the official opening cycling of the Schuylkill River Trail.
The Chester County Commissioners and the County’s Parks + Preservation staff marked the significance of Earth Day Friday with the official opening of a two-mile section of the County’s final portion of the Schuylkill River Trail.
The Friday afternoon event...
What To Do: West Chester Film Festival tops busy weekend of events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Spring is here with flowers in bloom everywhere. Winter is now in the rear-view mirror (hopefully) and COVID restrictions are beginning to fade away.
Not surprisingly, the area’s schedule of special things is filled to the brim.
Three of the area’s popular events have returned this year – a film festival and a pair of art shows – and there...
Chester County achieves milestone in preserved open space and celebrates with Open Space Summit
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline announced the achievement of a significant milestone for the county: More than 30 percent of Chester County has now been preserved as open space. According to the analysis of the Chester County Planning Commission’s Protected Open Space Tracking – or POST – system, as of December 31, 2021, Chester County...
On Stage: Time for some laughs with Steve Treviño
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Steve Treviño
These days, we all need something to brighten our day – something to laugh about.
Fortunately, there are several comedy shows on the area schedule that are worth checking out. After all, April is National Humor Month.
From April 21-23, Steve Treviño will bring his “America’s Favorite Husband” tour to Philadelphia for a three-night...
Houlahan holds ‘State of the Sixth’ town hall in Phoenixville
U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan addresses the audience at the Colonial Theater in Phoenixville.
PHOENIXVILLE – Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-6) reflected on her State of the Sixth Town Hall Tuesday night:
“In ‘normal’ circumstances, gathering together in this historic theatre would be special –but last night, it was very special because this gathering and this event marked more than two...
Op/Ed: Ditch forever chemicals forever
By Kristine Howard, State Representative, 167th District
State Rep. Kristine Howard
Since the 1940s, the use of a group of toxic man made chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, have been increasingly used in numerous consumer goods and industrial processes. From degreasing pots and pans to making pants stain-resistant, PFAS use has proliferated over the past eight decades.
While...
DASD names O’Donnell as new Superintendent
Robert J. O’Donnell
DOWNINGTOWN — The Downingtown Area School District (DASD) Board of Directors unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Robert O’Donnell as its next superintendent of schools, Monday.
“Our community asked for a strong leader, a good listener and an experienced superintendent,” said LeeAnn Wisdom, president of the DASD Board of Directors. “The board wanted...
