County moves to fix error in election poll books; polls to stay open until 10 pm
Polling locations around Chester County discovered this morning that poll books lacked the names of third-party and independent voters and scrambled to get new poll books to the county’s 230 polling locations, Tuesday. UPDATE: The county announced that polls will remain open until 10 pm Tuesday night to allow more access for voters.
According to a county statement issued Tuesday morning:
“Just...
County organizations launch ‘Help Feed Chesco’ initiative
Chester County United Way, Chester County Community Foundation, The Alliance for Health Equity, and United Way of Southern Chester County have joined forces to launch a collaborative relief effort to support our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. Together, the organizations have each contributed $25,000 to create a $100,000 matching fund, unlocking a potential total impact of $200,000 for...
What To Do: Dia de Los Muertos and PA Hunt Cup top busy local schedule
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Dia de Los Muertos
November 1 is a special day in Mexico and in Mexican American communities throughout the states. It is the day known as “Dia de Los Muertos” — the Day of the Dead. It is a festive day when families remember and honor their loved ones who have passed away.
Casa Guanajuato Kennett Square, in partnership with The Creamery...
What To Do (Holiday edition): Halloween events continue locally into this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Pumpkinland
“Halloween Weekend” is here and there are plenty of holiday themed events running throughout the weekend.
Some are in the “not so scary” category.
“Pumpkinland” has returned to Linvilla Orchards (137 West Knowlton Road, Media, 610-876-7116, www.linvilla.com). “Pumpkinland,” which runs through November 2, features fairy...
On Stage: Gov’t Mule embraces holiday with special show at The Met
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Gov’t Mule
When Gov’t Mule headlines a show on November 1 at The Met (858 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, http://themetphilly.com), the band’s fans will be in for a special treat.
Every year, Gov’t Mule plays a special show at the end of October — Mule-O-Ween.
Gov’t Mule — Warren Haynes – guitar, lead vocals (1994–present),...
Commissioners urge community support for local food pantries during federal SNAP funds halt
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe are urging community action as the federal government shutdown disrupts the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Commissioners are calling on both those in need and those able to help to take immediate action.
Their message is two-fold:
Individuals and families in need of food assistance should contact their...
County students look to the future at annual College Fair
he Transitioning Beyond High School early hour of the 2025 Chester County College Fair offered a structured setting for families to explore institutions with special education supports.
Chester County families gathered at United Sports in Downingtown on Monday, October 27, to attend the annual Chester County College Fair, organized by the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU), sponsored by CCRES...
Inner Nature: Great Migrations
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
It’s migration season. The males have left, and I expect that the females will leave soon too. Flying geese honk overhead, the plethora of robins pecking in the garden have moved on, and the birdseed in the feeders lasts much longer with the insatiable starlings gone. With the big task of seasonal travel underway or looming for these and other animals, I will...
What To Do: Not into being spooked? Go to the circus instead
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
One of the benefits of warm weather from mid-spring to mid-autumn is the area visitation by outdoor, under-the-Big-Top circuses.
There are many different touring circuses that touch down in the area each year. However, when the temperatures begin to drop, these circuses head south.
The last two touring circuses of the season have arrived this...
What To Do (Spooky edition): All of the local Halloween events and destinations
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Linvilla Orchards
For the next two weekends, Halloween events will be omnipresent around the area.
There are non-spooky events that are good for families and a plethora of spooky events ranging from mildly spooky to very very spooky.
Just as pumpkin-flavored food and drink items have been popping up on menus everywhere, pumpkin-related events...
