What To Do: Celebrating Wayne Thiebaud at Brandywine River Museum

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Wayne Thiebaud, Boston Cremes, 1962, oil on canvas, 14 x 18 in. Crocker Art Museum Purchase, 1964.22.© 2022 Wayne Thiebaud / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY. Two of the area’s most respected museums – Brandywine River Museum of Art and American Swedish Historical Museum — are introducing new exhibitions of art this weekend. The...

DASD celebrating Black History Month

DOWNINGTOWN — Throughout the year, Downingtown Area School District (DASD), its Cultural Equity Task Force team and the school community at large make a concerted effort to celebrate many of our nation’s month-long observances. February is Black History Month and DASD is excited to celebrate. Black History Month is the recognition and celebration of the successes and contributions of African Americans...

LCH celebrates National Patient Week

LCH Nurse Practitioner Marcella Hill Meets with a Patient. LCH Health and Community Services (LCH), celebrates patients with a special thank you this week. “National Patient Recognition Week means so much to us,” said Chief Executive Officer Ronan W. Gannon. “Throughout the year, we observe many days in the healthcare arena that focus on public health awareness. But this week it is all about...

Obituaries: John G. Creedon

John G. Creedon JOHN G CREEDON: On Jan 21, 2022 due to COVID, of Downingtown, son of the late James W. and Marie G. (nee Rush) of Phila., husband of the late Elizabeth (nee Golden), Loving father of Brenna, James (Laura), Christine, and Thomas (Alina), brother of the late Rev. James J., Monica Davis (Al) and Dennis (Ed), survived by 5 loved grandchildren Landon, Caden, James, Noah, and Kennedy. Health...

On Stage: Countdown to Ecstasy brings the music of Steely Dan to West Chester

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Countdown to Ecstasy Tribute bands continue to gain popularity for many reasons. In some instances, it is because the act being celebrated is dead. Other times, the band is no longer together or no longer performing live. No matter what the reason, fans still want to hear the music – whether delivered by the original or by a worthwhile tribute band. Some...

Commissioners, legislators meet with school officials to address student mental health

Dr. George F. Fiore, Executive Director of the CCIU, speaks to legislators and superintendents. Chester County’s school superintendents shared their concerns regarding the increased demand for mental health services for students with state and county elected officials at a special information session held at the Chester County Intermediate Unit on February 2, 2022.    Organized by Pennsylvania...

Health services task force formed at cope with hospital closures

With Tower Health’s closure of Jennersville Hospital on December 31, and the closure of Brandywine Hospital’s doors today, The Alliance for Health Equity (The Alliance), formerly the Brandywine Health Foundation, has announced the formation of the Health Services Leadership Group Task Force. The group, made up of leaders representing nearly 20 local and county organizations, will develop strategies...

County seeks volunteers for USA 250th commission

The Chester County Commissioners took the first step last week toward planning the county’s celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday in 2026. The first order of business: the establishment of the America250PA Chester County Commission. “We have so much to be proud of in Chester County including the contributions we have made and continue to make to America’s history,” said Chester County...

Parents don’t have — and shouldn’t have — the only voice in public education

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa I hate to break it to you, but parents don’t — and shouldn’t — get the last word when it comes to public education. Should parents have some say? Sure, and they do (arguably an outsized voice already), but they are far from the only constituency school districts and school boards have to balance to truly represent the greater community. The needs...

What To do: Despite winter weather, much to do this weekend

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Chestnut Hill on Ice Surprisingly, there are quite a few activities on the weekend activities schedule at a usually slow time of year. However, with a (possibly) major snowstorm zeroing in on the area, many of the events could get postponed or cancelled because of the weather. Whether we get 10 inches of snow or just a dusting, go online or call about...