ReFire at any age: It’s that time of year…..
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
How would you finish that phrase?
The song finishes that phrase with, “when the world falls in love”. That doesn’t necessarily mean to fall in love romantically. I think it means falling in love with life.
I would tweak that phrase a bit by saying; it’s that time of year for spreading love, joy and cheer.
The excitement of the holiday season is...
County renews partnership with Coatesville’s 2nd Century Alliance
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline renewed the County’s partnership with Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance this week, in support of the revitalization and economic development of the City of Coatesville.
The Board of Commissioners extended a contract through the Department of Community Development at its final public meeting of 2021, providing funding...
Marshall named new Phoenixville Police Chief
Brain Marshall
On Tuesday, December 14, 2021, Phoenixville Borough Council announced the appointment of Brian Marshall as the Borough’s new police chief effective January 1, 2022.
The Borough Council conducted internal interviews of four well-qualified and exemplary candidates within the Police Department. “We are able to promote from within our own organization,” said Councilwoman and Police,...
What To Do: Holiday events in county parks
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Chester County Department of Parks and Preservation (www.chesco.org/4520/Parks-Trails) has three special events on its schedule for this weekend.
Springton Manor Farm (860 Springton Road, Glenmoore) will host “Holiday at the Barn + Wagon Ride” on December 18 from noon-3 p.m.
The Friends of Springton Manor Farm and Chester County Parks and...
Chesco opts into opioid settlement; funds to be used for treatment, prevention
Millions of dollars will soon be coming to Chester County for the prevention and treatment of opioid use disorder. This follows a vote today by the Chester County Commissioners to approve the County’s participation in a national opioid lawsuit settlement between Pennsylvania communities, Johnson & Johnson and three pharmaceutical distributors.
The County will receive $15.5 million from the...
On Stage: Brickman brings ‘Gift of Christmas’ to Keswick
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Jim Brickman
Jim Brickman’s music always has a warm, soothing quality. His current tour might just be his warmest, most familiar ever. It’s a holiday tour that includes both Christmas music and songs from his vast catalogue
“The Gift of Christmas” is the name of Brickman’s current tour.
Brickman will bring his “The Gift of Christmas”...
Cathell named as new Exec. Director of Western Chesco Chamber
Rachel Cathell
COATESVILLE — The Board of Directors of the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce announced this week the appointment of Rachel Cathell as the incoming Executive Director of the organization. Cathell will replace outgoing Executive, Donna Steltz who retires at the end of this year after 20 years at the helm.
Cathell has served as the Chamber’s Communications Coordinator...
Op/Ed: The time for gun safety reform is now
By Tim Kearney, State Sen., 26th District
Tim Kearney
This area is riling. Our country is in crisis. The culprit. Gun Violence.
Far too many lives have been lost, communities shattered, and families forever changed because of gun violence. This is not just an inner-city problem or urban issue. Our country is being assaulted on two fronts—the COVID-19 pandemic AND the epidemic of gun violence.
We...
Angry that your hospital is closing? Blame health insurers
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
There is widespread anger and frustration over this week’s announcement that Tower Health would close Jennersville and Brandywine hospitals — without doubt, that anger is completely deserved.
While Tower Health deserves a healthy amount of the blame — the company’s mismanagement and clear dishonesty with local elected officials trying to save...
What To Do: Downingtown Good Neighbor Parade
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Good Neighbor Parade
Downingtown has always been a neighborly town – so neighborly that it has an annual event schedule that includes Good Neighbor Day each summer and Good Neighbor Christmas (downtown Downingtown, http://www.dtownchristmas.com) every winter.
On December 11, Downingtown will host its annual Good Neighbor Christmas Parade beginning...
