On Stage: For Segal, music led to recovery and soothing others with jazz

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Alan Segal Alan Segal had a life-changing event several years ago. Prior to the event, he had a positive effect on people financially – helping them navigate the world of personal finances. When Segal resumed activity after the event, he had a positive effect on people spiritually – not with religious topics but rather with soul-soothing music. Segal...

Column: Pennsylvania’s fastest-growing county shares what it’s learning from expanded data collection

By Gary Smith, President & CEO, Chester County Economic Development Council  & Michael Grigalonis, COO & EVP, Chester County Economic Development Council Gary Smith Chester County is projected to be the fastest growing county in southeastern Pennsylvania, with growth of more than 25% anticipated by 2050. With a 2020 population of just over half a million people, the county is expected...

HS Boys’ Tennis: Unionville shuts out Kennett

Winning Team  Unionville Losing Team  Kennett   Score   7 to 0   Singles Matches   Andrew Poprik (UHS)    defeated    Cade Verrico (K)     6-2 6-1   Matt Miller (UHS)   defeated     Luke Fromberg (K) 6-0 6-2 Andy Ye (UHS) defeated    Logan Leighion (K) 6-0 6-0    Send article as PDF   

West Chester Christmas Parade to return in 2022

The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce says the West Chester Christmas Parade will once again be held in early December, and thousands of holiday lights will decorate the streets of the borough from Thanksgiving to Christmas during Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce is announcing...

County highlights local options for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Stock photo of prescription drug bottles. This photograph shows a close-up view of prescription drugs. Chester County’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services (CCDDAS) is spreading community awareness for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, taking place on Saturday, April 30th. Organized nationwide by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides...

Inner Nature: Fibers for Fabric

By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times In my Inner Nature article on the dye called Tyrian purple, I alluded to its stratospheric value in ancient times because it adhered to fabric and also darkened over time. Consequently, I thought to look at the origins of the fabrics that we wear and use, focusing on fabrics of natural origin. But before discussing specific fabrics, I need to touch on some other...

Sappey applauds community effort to clean up Tropical Storm Ida debris along the Brandywine

State Rep. Christina Sappey and volunteers during a recent clean up of storm damage near the Brandywine. State Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, publicly thanked groups and individuals that participated in cleanup efforts near the Brandywine Picnic Park on Saturday. In the wake of Tropical Storm Ida last fall, a large amount of debris from the river and the surrounding neighborhoods had been deposited...

Democrats throwing mud in primary may hurt efforts in the fall

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa For a number of weeks, I’ve been wanting to write a column about the dysfunction in the Democratic race for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania — but every time I’d be poised to do so, the Republicans in either or both the gubernatorial or U.S. Senate race would do something so out there it could not be ignored. But the fact of the matter is while the GOP...

Commissioners celebrate Earth Day with opening of final phase of Schuylkill River Trail

Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline (l) and Josh Maxwell (right) lead the official opening cycling of the Schuylkill River Trail. The Chester County Commissioners and the County’s Parks + Preservation staff marked the significance of Earth Day Friday with the official opening of a two-mile section of the County’s final portion of the Schuylkill River Trail. The Friday afternoon event...

What To Do: West Chester Film Festival tops busy weekend of events

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Spring is here with flowers in bloom everywhere. Winter is now in the rear-view mirror (hopefully) and COVID restrictions are beginning to fade away. Not surprisingly, the area’s schedule of special things is filled to the brim. Three of the area’s popular events have returned this year – a film festival and a pair of art shows – and there a...