Health services task force formed at cope with hospital closures
With Tower Health’s closure of Jennersville Hospital on December 31, and the closure of Brandywine Hospital’s doors today, The Alliance for Health Equity (The Alliance), formerly the Brandywine Health Foundation, has announced the formation of the Health Services Leadership Group Task Force. The group, made up of leaders representing nearly 20 local and county organizations, will develop strategies...
County seeks volunteers for USA 250th commission
The Chester County Commissioners took the first step last week toward planning the county’s celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday in 2026. The first order of business: the establishment of the America250PA Chester County Commission.
“We have so much to be proud of in Chester County including the contributions we have made and continue to make to America’s history,” said Chester County...
Parents don’t have — and shouldn’t have — the only voice in public education
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
I hate to break it to you, but parents don’t — and shouldn’t — get the last word when it comes to public education.
Should parents have some say? Sure, and they do (arguably an outsized voice already), but they are far from the only constituency school districts and school boards have to balance to truly represent the greater community.
The...
What To do: Despite winter weather, much to do this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Chestnut Hill on Ice
Surprisingly, there are quite a few activities on the weekend activities schedule at a usually slow time of year.
However, with a (possibly) major snowstorm zeroing in on the area, many of the events could get postponed or cancelled because of the weather.
Whether we get 10 inches of snow or just a dusting, go online or call...
On Stage: Kennett Symphony returns for first concert in more than two years
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kennett Symphony Music Director Michael Hall leads the kennett Symphony.
After a long pandemic-induced hiatus, the Kennett Symphony is back.
The orchestra will present its first performance of 2022 on January 30 at Unionville High School auditorium with pieces by Aaron Copland, Joan Tower, Camille Saint-Saëns and Ludwig Van Beethoven.
It would be...
Houlahan invites community to participate in 2nd Valentines for Vets event
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan distributes valentines at the Coatesville VA Medical Center, 2021.
After a successful inaugural card drive last year, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) announced the return of her office’s Valentines for Veterans project today. Houlahan is inviting students and community members to participate in the project by making cards for area veterans, thanking them for their...
Inner Nature: The incredibly resilient tardigrade
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
In the annals of the ecosystem’s version of Ripley’s Believe It Or Not is a long list of organisms that are considered over-performers: tough, enduring and even thriving in environmentally adverse conditions. Most endure in state known as cryptobiosis (also called anabiosis), which means “mysterious or enigmatic” and refers to the difficulty in telling...
What To Do: Longwood sparkles in winter
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens in winter.
Visitors to Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org) during the next two months might find themselves singing lyrics from a song thought of as a Christmas carol but is really a lot more – lyrics such as…
“In the lane, snow is glistenin’,
A beautiful sight, We’re happy...
On Stage: Red Wanting Blue headlines at City Winery
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Red Wanting Blue
Red Wanting Blue has been around for a long time – if you consider more than a quarter century to be a long time. The Ohio-based rock band has played many different venues around the Delaware Valley with the last few shows hosted by the World Café Live.
On January 23, Red Wanting Blue will add another Philly venue to its CV...
CCEDC: County economy in ‘terrific’ shape
“How are we doing in Chester County when it comes to the economy? Oh baby, we’re doing terrific,” said Patti Brennan as she shared expert insights for 2022 at the Chester County Economic Development Council’s 18th Annual Economic Outlook.
Brennan, the President and CEO of Key Financial, Inc. who has been named a Hall of Fame Advisor by Dow Jones & Company’s Barron’s, was joined...
