Commissioners announce $2.5M COVID-19 emergency responder organization support program
Chester County fire, EMS and law enforcement organizations to receive $2.5 million in grants to cover equipment needs and to offset unplanned expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pictured left is Lieutenant Pat Griffin, firefighter/EMT and, right, Rob Castaldi, firefighter/paramedic of Paoli Fire Station, cleaning equipment to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County’s...
What To Do: Dia de Los Muertos, Halloween celebrations across the region
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
November 1 is a special day in Mexico and in Mexican American communities throughout the states. It is the day known as “Dia de Los Muertos” — the Day of the Dead. It is a festive day when families remember and honor their loved ones who have passed away.
In Mexico, every ranch, town and city have special ways to commemorate this day. Casa...
DA announces Conviction Integrity Review Protocol
WEST CHESTER — The county’s convicted felons will have a new avenue to prove their conviction was in error, after District Attorney Deb Ryan announced Thursday a new last-resort process for those who argue they were unfairly convicted.
Citing the office’s mission statement – “to do the right thing with integrity and fairness” Ryan announced that the Chester County District Attorney’s...
On Stage: Venues cautiously move to indoor shows as weather gets colder
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Queen
COVID-19 has almost completely erased the live music scene in the area for eight months as venues have been prohibited from holding indoor shows by government mandate.
Fortunately, there has been a thread of a lifeline to live music locally in late summer and early autumn. Restaurants, wineries, theaters and clubs have been hosting low-key...
LCH moving annual fundraiser to virtual event for 2020
LCH Direct service staff pose in front of LCH Kennett Square
KENNETT SQUARE — La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) will host their fourth annual Amigos and Amigas of LCH event this year on Friday, November 13th from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Like many other nonprofits, LCH is choosing to hold their event in a virtual format this year.
“Every part of LCH has had to make adjustments in the pandemic, including fundraising,”...
Wolf: drop off ballots in person, do not mail them
Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar reminded Pennsylvanians that today is the deadline to apply for a mail or absentee ballot for the Nov.3 election. Voters who still have their mail ballot are strongly encouraged to immediately hand-deliver their voted ballot to their county election office or other officially designated site, including drop boxes.
“If you haven’t already,...
Lies, damn lies and our legislative Republicans
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
If you or I left work early for vacation with a ton of work undone, we’d probably be in trouble — me with readers and advertisers, you with your boss.
Yet, our beloved state House of Representatives bailed on their work in Harrisburg, with a stack of work undone, so they can go home and campaign for to keep the job so many of them seem unwilling to...
BHF: Little Yellow House to close for good, victim of pandemic
The Little Yellow House
The Brandywine Health Foundation and the Brandywine Consignment Shop will officially close their consignment store at the end of this month. The Little Yellow House, at 368 W Uwchlan Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335 has been temporarily closed since March 13, 2020, and will close its doors permanently on October 31, .
“When we first closed the shop in March due to statewide stay...
What To Do: Even a scary time, it’s still Halloween
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
This weekend, there is a wide variety of activities that can keep people of all interests occupied. Not surprisingly, the schedule is top-heavy with Halloween-related attractions and events.
Fortunately, for those who don’t care about Halloween – or have already reached a saturation point with the marketing for the holiday —...
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