Student charged in Coatesville HS stabbling
Oddell Cannon
A local youth is in custody after being charged with stabbing a fellow Coatesville Area High School student in a school bathroom, Tuesday.
Oddell Cannon, 16, is being charged as an adult in the incident. According to Caln Township Police, Cannon is charged with stabbing the victim multiple times. The victim, who is also a minor, was transported to Paoli Hospital and was listed...
DASD hosts Holocaust survivor’s talk, sharing his story
Holocaust survivor, Daniel Goldsmith, shares his incredible story of resilience, survival and healing
On May 24 at 6:00 p.m., Downingtown Area School District (DASD) community members are invited to listen in as Holocaust survivor, Daniel Goldsmith, shares his incredible story of resilience, survival and healing in a community event like no other.
DASD’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion mission...
Inner Nature: Beekeeping in Ukraine
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
“History is all explained by geography.” Robert Penn Warren, novelist and poet (24 Apr 1905-1989)
In this article, I want to pay homage to Ukraine’s beekeepers and beekeeping in light of the many wars that have washed over this beleaguered land. With a land area only slightly smaller than the state of Texas, it lies at many junctions: between Europe...
County officials: election process running smoothly
Chester County’s Department of Voter Services reports that the vote computation process from Tuesday’s primary election continues to run smoothly with all precincts accounted for and only provisional and military/overseas civilians’ ballots still to be counted.
“We prepared for this election for many months to ensure every citizen in our county not only knew their vote would be properly...
On Stage: Sounds of Africa come to World Cafe Live
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Vieux Farka Touré
Vieux Farka Touré, who hails from Niafunké, Mali, is one of the best musicians from Africa to step onto the world stage.
Touré, who will be performing at the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com) on May 21, has released eight albums starting with “Vieux Farka Touré” in...
What To Do: First-ever Porchfest this weekend in West Chester
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This area has many – really many — annual events that have passed their 50th, 60th, 70th and even 100th anniversaries.
This weekend, you have the opportunity to partake in the inaugural staging of what should join the ranks of popular annual Chester County events — the First Annual West Chester Porchfest.
All are welcome at the First...
On Stage: Hairspray returns to Philadelphia
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Hairspray
It’s been more than a decade since “Hairspray” went on a National Tour and played a run in Philadelphia. The show, which is filled with fun numbers and poignant messages, is a delight that shouldn’t be missed.
Now through May 22, the Kimmel Cultural Campus (250 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, www.kimmelculturalcampus.org) is...
CCIU celebrates academic excellence and student achievement
Dr. Fiore welcomes students and families to the 2021-22 CCIU Champions Banquet.
On Thursday, May 12, students gathered for the champions banquet at Franklin Commons in Phoenixville, PA, to celebrate an array of amazing accomplishments from the 2021-22 school year. The banquet began with opening remarks from special events coordinators Jay Della Ragione and Kathy Gurnee.
CCIU Executive Director,...
County officials: new home construction in ’21 hits 20-year high
A new report from the Chester County Planning Commission shows that more homes were built in the county in 2021 than in any year since 2001, and that the growth was largely driven by apartment construction. The report also said that despite soaring prices, more homes were sold than in any year since 2005.
“The numbers for units built and sold and the prices for which they were sold are staggering,...
What To Do: From Winterthur to the White House
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Jacqueline Kennedy
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 800-448-3883, www.winterthur.org) looks at American history with a new exhibit and Southern tradition with a special event tonight.
On May 13, Winterthur will present a Kentucky influenced event called “Bourbon and Bluegrass.”
Keeping the horse race vibe...
