On Stage: Sharon Katz brings The Peace Train to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Sharon Katz
On July 23, the City Winery (990 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, citywinery.com/philadelphia) will host one of the most important artists of our time – musician, philanthropist, musicologist and humanitarian activist Sharon Katz.
On this special summer night, Sharon Katz & The Peace Train will roll into Philadelphia.
“I’m having rehearsals...
D-Town East grad, NY Jet Tyler Kroft gives back to hometown, again hosting youth football camp
New York Jets tight end, Tyler Kroft, will return to his hometown to run the third-annual student football camp.
DOWNINGTOWN — On Saturday, July 24, students will have the opportunity meet current New York Jets tight end, Tyler Kroft, and participate in a day filled with football fun.
As a child growing up in Downingtown, Tyler Kroft reminiscences about how special it is to return to his hometown...
Brandywine Hospital shares plans to battle opioid overdoses
CALN — Brandywine Hospital shared with the community its plans to address the Opioid Overdose issue in Chester County at an event on June 23, 2021.
Event speakers included Claire Mooney, DNP, MBA, RN, CCRN, NEA-BC, President and Chief Executive Officer of Brandywine Hospital, Marian D Moskowitz, Chair, Board of Commissioners, County of Chester Commissioners’ Office, and Wei Du, MD, Chair of Psychiatry...
CCEDC launches update Web site to help local businesses grow
EXTON – The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is launching a newly designed website to assist businesses with financing solutions, location services, workforce development, innovation and entrepreneurship.
“Whether you’ve done business with us for 30 years or you’re new to CCEDC, we consider ourselves a business community service and it’s our commitment to be accessible,”...
Chester County Color 5K run to return, Oct 9
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline and District Attorney Deb Ryan announce details of the fifth annual Chester County Color 5K run and walk, raising funds to combat the opioid and heroin epidemic in the county.
This year’s Color 5K will take place at Everhart Park in West Chester, on Saturday October 9, 2021. Pre-race registration...
Hedley named new director for Willowdale Steeplechase
Elizabeth Hedley
Race Chairman W. B. Dixon Stroud, Jr., and the Board of Directors of the Willowdale Steeplechase welcome Elizabeth Hedley as their new Executive Director.
Elizabeth replaces retiring Race Director Leslie (White) Carpenter who served for a total of almost 10 years. During her tenure, the Willowdale Steeplechase has developed into a world class steeplechase event and contributions from...
Tickets on sale now for Kennett Brewfest — returning to an in-person event
One of the events most missed on Kennett Square’s events calendar last year was Historic Kennett Square’s annual Kennett Brewfest. While the nonprofit’s “Backyard Brewfest” pivot was well received, with specially curated mixed cases to enjoy at home, beer- and fun-loving participants and breweries alike are more than ready to come back together safely for the signature event, in person, on...
What To Do: Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance celebrates the Corvette
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
A classic Corvette
There is one American sports car that stands out above all the rest – the Chevrolet Corvette. The ’Vette has been on a plateau all its own ever since it was introduced in 1953.
The Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance also is on a plateau all its own. The Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance is the premier concours event in the...
On Stage: Live shows start roaring back in area
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ley Line
Pandemic restrictions have had a stranglehold on live entertainment for more than a year but now, finally, the grip is starting to loosen.
The calendar of shows over the next week still is limited with regard to venues but it does feature variety – and that is a victory.
The Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com)...
Coroner to investigate death of Philadelphia youth at football workout in Coatesville
The Chester County Coroner’s Office is confirming the sudden death of Ivan James Hicks, Jr., 16, of Philadelphia during a football 7 v 7 voluntary activity in Coatesville on July 13, 2021.
Hicks, a student at West Catholic High School in Philadelphia, was taken to Brandywine Hospital after collapsing while taking a water break at approximately 5:45 pm. Resuscitative efforts were immediately initiated...
