YMCA’s Power Scholars Academy goes virtual in 2020
Research shows that children can lose up to two months of learning during the summer. To prevent this “summer learning loss,” the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is offering its Power Scholars Academy program for children ages 5-11 beginning July 6. In past years, children in the program have gained up to a ½ month of learning rather than losing two months of learning.
Now in its fifth year,...
What To Do: As things open, more entertainment options emerge
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
It’s been more than three months since the quarantine/shelter-in-place/stay-at-home way of life took over in the United States because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Everyone has been experiencing what it’s like when a misbehaving kid has been “grounded indefinitely” by his or her parents. Everyone has been champing at the bit – waiting to get the...
Music Spotlight: Chesco’s Sonnefeld LA move pays off big
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Tim Sonnefeld
The Delaware Valley has been the home base of many great record producers such as Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, the founders of Philadelphia International Records; Joe Tarsia, founder and owner of the legendary Sigma Sound Studio; and brothers Phil and Joe Nicolo.
Los Angeles has always been a hotbed of recording studios and is famous for...
Fathers’ Day is twice as nice for pair of E. Brandywine Firefighters
East Brandywine Chief Vincent D’Amico and Firefighter/EMT Eddie Ranck each recently became the fathers of twins.
EAST BRANDYWINE — This Father’s Day the Chester County Fire Chief’s Association is highlighting fathers who volunteer at area firehouses. Surprisingly, two fathers who volunteer at the East Brandywine Fire Company have welcomed two sets of twins making Chief Vincent D’Amico a...
Third Webinar on on business reopening, June 18
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County COVID-19 Business Task Force will host the third in a series of free webinars on Thursday June 18th, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. This webinar will feature business coaching group SCORE and will explore the services and resources that are available to help businesses navigate the yellow phase of reopening. To join the webinar, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82531395058.
This...
What To Do: With local state parks reopening, enjoy fresh air and sunshine
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
White Clay Creek Preserve
The COVID-19 pandemic is still going strong which means the best thing is to still “shelter in place” and stay home except for necessary trips outside the home such as getting food and medicine (and, yes, liquor).
However, the arrival of hot summer-like weather is providing a severe challenge to those who are going “stir...
County grants total of $5M to 248 small businesses
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline announced today the award of $5 million in grants to 248 Chester County small businesses and agricultural enterprises. The individual grants, made available through the Chester County Main Street Preservation program for small businesses impacted by COVID-19, range from just under $1,500 to $25,000.
The...
Music Spotlight: Downingtown’s Kate Klim back to work, readying 2021 album
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kate Klim
Kate Klim, a talented singer/songwriter and Chester County native, graduated from Downingtown High School in 2000.
In the two decades since, she has lived all around the country, built a reputation as a top-flight performer and released three albums.
It’s been five years since she released a new album but that could change in the not-too-distant...
Commissioners OK organized sports practices
WEST CHESTER — Chester County took another step toward a more normal life, by announcing that organized team sports practices will be permitted — under certain circumstances — beginning Thursday. Games and competitions are still not permitted.
In a statement issued Wednesday, the Chester County Commissioners and Chester County Health Department said they are committed to ensuring the health and...
Continuing the conversation about race