On Stage: Live shows start roaring back in area
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ley Line
Pandemic restrictions have had a stranglehold on live entertainment for more than a year but now, finally, the grip is starting to loosen.
The calendar of shows over the next week still is limited with regard to venues but it does feature variety – and that is a victory.
The Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville,...
Coroner to investigate death of Philadelphia youth at football workout in Coatesville
The Chester County Coroner’s Office is confirming the sudden death of Ivan James Hicks, Jr., 16, of Philadelphia during a football 7 v 7 voluntary activity in Coatesville on July 13, 2021.
Hicks, a student at West Catholic High School in Philadelphia, was taken to Brandywine Hospital after collapsing while taking a water break at approximately 5:45 pm. Resuscitative efforts were immediately initiated...
Don’t Retire, ReFire: If not now, when?
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
There are many influential people, like Eckhart Tolle who have made this statement, which only validates its gravity. If not now, when?
Each month, I like to think that my messages are thought provoking and will raise the level of consciousness in the reader.
If we look at our lives as a string of todays, we may understand and more fully grasp the importance...
Mastriano’s ‘fraudit’ attempt is nothing more than an expensive embarrassment
By Mike McGann, Editor, the Times @mikemcgannpa
State Sen. Doug Mastriano is a lot of things.
An honest elected official trying to protect the vote is not one of them, however.
As proven by his stunt this week to “audit” three counties, Tioga, York and Philadelphia Mastriano is trying to claim there was some sort of voter fraud in 2020 that caused Joe Biden to win Pennsylvania in the presidential...
What To Do: Fresh air, live music combine for summer fun
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Stoneleigh
This is the time of year to enjoy outdoor activities and there are plenty of special events this weekend that fill the bill – including several that combine nature and live music.
Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden (1829 East County Line Road, Villanova, stoneleighgarden.org/garden/home/) will present a “Summer Garden Tour” on July 10...
As cases dwindle, Chesco to step down as health lead for Delco’s COVID response, Aug. 1
WEST CHESTER – As the COVID-19 crisis unfolded across southeast Pennsylvania in March, 2020, Chester County was willing to stand up to help a neighbor — Delaware County, which lacked its own Health Department — to assist in the management of the pandemic. With cases now in steep decline — largely because of high vaccination rates in the two counties — that neighborly help is no longer...
On Stage: Space Kamp makes return to Lehigh Valley for free show
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Space Kamp
Space Kamp is a music group that started in the Lehigh Valley and now is returning to the Lehigh Valley on July 11 to perform a free show. “Space Kamp’s Summer Shakedown” is scheduled for July 11 at Levitt Pavilion Steel Stacks (101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, www.levittsteelstacks.org).
Space Kamp, a duo that delivers a swirling blend...
Houlahan tours Coatesville businesses, holds public town hall
Rep. Houlahan and Chief Jack Lauer meet at the Coatesville police department to discuss community safety.
COATESVILLE – On Tuesday, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-6) spent the day in Coatesville, touring various locales and engaging with the community on a number of crucial issues affecting Pennsylvania’s Sixth District: care for our seniors, collaboration with our local police, support...
Op/Ed: Defunding public schools is the goal
By Lisa Longo, Special To The Times
Lisa Longo
I’ve been following the hysteria being created by right-wing media over “Critical Race Theory” and how it has now devolved into the Republican Party calling for an army of the uninformed, or misinformed, to show up at school board meetings to protest a curriculum that doesn’t exist.
Now they have told people that “CRT,” as it is being called,...
What To Do: Celebrating America on the Fourth
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Welcome America
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” (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 huge party that hits its peak...
