Valley Forge MOAA awards ROTC and JROTC Liberty Bell scholarships plus awards
Gilbert Lappano – Commander USN (Retired), Cadet Dilia Reyes-Hill, Charles Merwin – 1st Lt USA (Former)
The Valley Forge Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America serving Chester and surrounding counties awarded Liberty Bell Scholarships and special awards on Saturday at the Desmond Hotel in Chesterbrook. The national MOAA organization is comprised of over 350,000 officers...
Gallo named new Director of Human Resources for county
Michelle Gallo is Chester County’s new Director of Human Resources.
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline have named Michelle Gallo, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, the new Director of Human Resources for the County of Chester. Gallo comes to the County from Lancaster County Government where she served as the HR Director since March 2021. She previously spent nearly...
15th annual Bike-build wrenches out 106 bicycles
Sean Dolan of Havertown, production manager for Pine Street Carpenters, and his daughter Tess work on a bike at the remodeling firm’s bike-build.
The sounds of holiday cheer and good will toward men rang through the West Chester workshop of remodeling firm Pine Street Carpenters on Sunday, as over 100 elves gathered for Pine Street’s 15th Annual 100 Wheels Project bike-build.
Each year Pine Street...
Roe announces run for County Commissioner
Eric Roe announces his campaign for County Commissioner, Saturday in West Chester.
On the steps of the historic Chester County Courthouse, former State Representative Eric Roe formally announced his campaign for County Commissioner to a crowd of supporters on Saturday.
“Chester County needs leaders who will be champions for open space preservation, civility, and integrity,” said Roe, 35, of West...
DA Ryan announces run for Court of Common Pleas
Deb Ryan
After dedicating her entire career to public service, Chester County District Attorney, Deb Ryan, announces her candidacy for judge in the Chester County Court of Common Pleas.
“Serving as the Chester County District Attorney has been one of the greatest honors of my career,” Ryan said. “Since taking office, I have been dedicated to the mission of keeping our communities safe...
On Stage Extra: ‘The Butterfingers Angel’ at Uptown!
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 North High Street, West Chester, www.uptownwestchester.org) is bringing live theater to its stage with a rarely seen production of “The Butterfingers Angel.”
The official opening night for the comedic show is December 3. The show will run through December 23.
Created by William Gibson (The Miracle Worker), one...
Coatesville Christmas Parade cancelled due to poor weather
Due to forecasts of inclement weather, the Coatesville Christmas Parade, scheduled for Saturday — has been cancelled.
According to the National Weather Service, the forecast called for high winds and steady rain throughout the day.
Due to notice requirements of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) (Lincoln Highway is a state highway), the parade cannot be rescheduled for this year,...
What To Do: Christmas parades spark holiday events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Coatesville Christmas Parade
The Christmas holiday season has many annual traditions – holiday lights and decorations, mistletoe, manger scenes, caroling, elaborate Christmas tree, visits by Santa Claus, gift exchanges, holiday train excursions…and Christmas parades.
Two of the best parades in the area are scheduled for this weekend – the Coatesville...
Roman named director of county Workforce Development Board
Jeannette Roman
Jeannette Roman has been named Director of Chester County’s Workforce Development Board (WDB) by Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline. Roman has worked for the WDB since 2010, most recently as the Acting Director.
Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Marian Moskowitz said, “The Workforce Development Board is an integral part of Chester County’s...
On Stage: ‘Hairspray’ returns to Delaware Valley
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Hairspray
Prior to May 2022, it had been more than a decade since “Hairspray” went on a National Tour and played a run in the area. The show, which is filled with fun numbers and poignant messages, is a delight that shouldn’t be missed.
The National Tour touched down at the Miller Theater (formerly the Merriam Theater) in Philly in May. Now, it’s...
