ReFirement at Any Age: Turn the Lights Back On

By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times The title of this article is from a song that Billy Joel wrote after not having written an original song in seventeen years! After years of writing amazing songs that spoke to the world in so many ways, he just wasn’t able to honestly and humbly express something real and authentic. When I heard that and then listened to the song, it brought tears to my...

Avondale announces planned water outage on April 22

Avondale Borough announces a planned water outage scheduled for Monday, April 22. The outage is necessary for the installation of a bypass valve in the reservoir. The Borough aims to minimize inconvenience and ensure the outage is as brief as possible, with an anticipated duration of approximately 4 hours. Below are some tips to help residents during the outage:    Send article...

County funds generator for Domestic Violence Center of Chester County

Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVCCC) staff and volunteers, Chester County Commissioners, and County staff celebrate the installation of a generator which ensures the secure, confidential services of the DVCCC are always available. Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe recently met with leaders, staff, and volunteers of the Domestic Violence Center of...

Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports League to Host Collegiate Showcase on April 20

The Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports League (PSEL) is excited to announce its upcoming collegiate esports showcase event, taking place on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fluxspace in Norristown. This event will feature several local colleges and universities showcasing the state of esports within their organizations. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about esports programs,...

YMCA encourages parents to have an uncomfortable conversation

YGBW teacher engages a group of children in STEM activities, demonstrating the Rule of Three, which ensures that staff are never left one-on-one with a single child, thus reducing the likelihood of abuse. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is taking steps to educate parents and caregivers, by participating in the Five Days of Action campaign. Five Days...

New Equity Health Center and Website provide better access to healthcare in Coatesville

L to R: PA State Rep. Dan Williams; Kevin Ressler, President and CEO of The Alliance for Health Equity; Moira Gassenmeyer, Equity Health Center Coordinator; Linda Lavender-Norris, President of Coatesville City Council; Susan Harris, President and CEO of ChesPenn Health Services Community members from the Greater Coatesville area got a first-hand look at the Equity Health Center (EHC) and met representatives...

What To Do: Flip Circus brings its big top to Plymouth Meeting

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Flip Circus When the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus closed down a few years ago, it pretty much marked the end of big touring productions which featured an array of performing animals. It also pretty much evened the playing field for touring circuses – except for the esoteric Cirque du Soleil touring productions. And it opened the door...

On Stage: Veteran performers to perform this weekend

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Walter Salas-Humara Three veteran musicians – each with more than 40-year careers in the New York music scene – will be performing in the area this weekend. Walter Salas-Humara will be performing a solo acoustic show on April 12 at Stone Garden Estate (4097 Wren Road, Thomasville, 717-870-9568) and then will be playing a concert with his band The...

WC East to represent county at Pennsylvania State Academic Competition

Finalist trophies await the top three high school academic teams for the Pennsylvania State Academic Competition at the Pennsylvania State Capitol. West Chester East High School, whose academic competition team took the county victory in March, will represent Chester County at the Pennsylvania State Academic Competition in Harrisburg on April 26, at the Pennsylvania State Capitol. West Chester East...

ChristianaCare to become presenting sponsor for Kennett Run

Kennett Run Charities Inc. has announced that ChristianaCare will be the presenting sponsor of the Kennett Run 5K for the 2024-2028 period. This year’s 10K and 5K Run/Walk takes place on Saturday, May 4 in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Celebrating its 35th year, the Kennett Run brings together participants of all ages and abilities to enjoy the scenic course through lovely Kennett Square and its...