What To Do: ‘Wonder’ at Longwood, Chinese New Year at Penn Museum
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
This weekend, Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org) starts its new year with one of its annual special events – “Winter Wonder.”
“Winter Wonder,” which runs from January 21-March 26, celebrates the beauty of winter. It’s all about outdoor spacious, indoor oasis, and the power of...
On Stage: Tribute bands hit local venues
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
In recent years, new genre of live music has emerged – a genre that spans genres. The new genre is tribute acts.
Sure, tribute acts have been around for a while. For years, there have been artists who have devoted their lives to recreating music from previous stars – mostly solo singers like Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley.
Now, there is a plethora...
Chester County farmers and producers win honors at the Pa. Farm Show
Don and Pam Gable of Conebella Farm (photo credit: PA Farm Show)
Chester County farmers and producers received high marks from Pennsylvania Farm Show judges in Harrisburg last week, resulting in an impressive array of medals and ribbons in the show’s 107th year of operation.
The Pennsylvania Farm Show, the largest indoor agricultural exposition in the nation, hosts nearly half a million visitors,...
County Health Dept. retiree and Medical Reserve Corps Volunteer Walls receives CDC’s Trailblazer Award
Elizabeth “Betsy” Walls
Elizabeth “Betsy” Walls, RN, the retired Director of Personal Health for the Chester County Health Department whose efforts helped to establish the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Program and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) in Chester County, has been honored with a much-deserved award from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Betsy is recognized as Pennsylvania’s...
Tovar named So. Chester Chamber Outstanding Citizen of the Year
SCCCC 2023 Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award AnnouncementFront: Luis Tovar, 2023 Outstanding Citizen Award Recipient, Dorothy Tovar, Luis’s wifeRear: L to R: Cheryl B. Kuhn, SCCCC President & CEO; Jerry Strusowski, Sales Manager, Berkshire Hathaway; Annalie Korengel, 2019 Award Recipient & Committee Chair, Doug Doerfler, SCCCC Chairman of the Board, Joan Holliday, 2014 Award Recipient;...
Frens appointed County Solicitor
Colleen Frens
The Chester County Commissioners approved this week the appointment of Colleen Frens as Solicitor for the County of Chester. Frens, the former Deputy County Solicitor, has served as Acting Solicitor since July 2022, following the appointment of former Solicitor, Nicole Forzato, to the bench of the Chester County Court of Common Pleas.
“Colleen is an excellent lawyer who will serve...
Book signing and presentation at Radley Run, Feb. 1
The Mansion House Foundation at Radley Run invites you to dinner and Bruce Mowday’s book signing and presentation of
LAFAYETTE AT BRANDYWINE:
THE MAKING OF AN AMERICAN HERO
Lafayette was wounded on the afternoon of September 11, 1777, just south of Radley Run. Lafayette’s shedding of his blood proved he was serious about helping us win our freedom. Without France’s help we wouldn’t have defeated...
What To Do: ‘Stolen Legacy’ at Penn Museum
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Hannibal Lokumbe
In celebration of Martin Luther King Day, the Penn Museum (33rd and Spruce streets, Philadelphia, 215-898-4000, www.penn.museum) is presenting “Stolen Legacy” by Hannibal Lokumbe at 7 p.m.
In partnership with internationally renowned artist, composer, and educator Hannibal Lokumbe, the Penn Museum presents “Stolen Legacy,”...
YMCA doubles down on family-friendly fun
YMCA staff welcomes members and guests to the West Chester Area YMCA, one of seven branches hosting free open houses this month.
During the cold month of January, when winter blues are likely to set in, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) invites area families to leave the house for a dose of good, old-fashioned family fun. Between January 21 and 28, YMCA branches across Chester County will open...
Ignoring the will of the voters won’t end well for GOP